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King Solomon names new headteacher for September 2023

Michele Phillips is to replace Hannele Reece, who is leaving teaching

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King Solomon names new headteacher for September 2023

Right-wing Israelis attend a rally in support of the government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv on March 30, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ????? ?? ???? ?????? ??????? ????? ???? ?????? ???? ????

World Zionist Organisation demands Israel backs down on judicial reform plans

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Simon Schama: The forgotten Jewish hero who developed immunisation

Simon Schama: The forgotten Jewish hero who developed immunisation

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Sir Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis KBE, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. Byline John Nguyen/JNVisuals 02/01/2022

Chief Rabbi hails 'important step' for improved Jewish-Christian relations in Scotland

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I felt sorry for children about tough Sats paper, says head

The English reading paper in this year's test for year-6 has provoked an outcry

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May 23, 2023 08:37

English word written in colorful stickers pinned on cork board. Learning languages concept

British man banned from leaving Israel until rabbinical court rules on his divorce

The unnamed man must remain until rabbinical court hears his wife’s application for get

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May 18, 2023 09:49

Senior Woman Sitting on Bed and Looking Away from the Window

Hasmonean plans to house year-7 boys in Portakabins on girls' site

Bulge classes planned to meet surge in demand at the Orthodox school

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May 17, 2023 09:20

Hasmonean plans to house year-7 boys in Portakabins on girls' site

Senior Kinloss rabbi steps down unexpectedly

The departure of Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence after nearly nine years was announced to members late on Monday

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May 16, 2023 15:42

Senior Kinloss rabbi steps down unexpectedly

Plea to Mayor of London to extend free school meals to Charedi children

Orthodox charity wants scheme to apply to independent schools in Hackney

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May 15, 2023 12:00

A school canteen chef serves children during their lunch break at St Mary's RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London, on November 29, 2022. - With UK inflation hovering around the highest level in four decades, triggering a cost-of-living crisis, children are increasingly bringing cheaper food from home, in some cases donated. Children in England whose families are deemed by the government to be the poorest are entitled to a free school meal. At 48 percent of pupils, St Mary's has one of the highest proportions in Britain entitled to a taxpayer-funded lunch. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Revamped Jewish exhibition will let more people see who we are

The Board of Deputies has expanded its travelling educational resource on Judaism

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May 15, 2023 09:56

Revamped Jewish exhibition will let more people see who we are

Orthodox group leaves UK for Germany after nearly 70 years thanks to Brexit

The Conference of European Rabbis is to move into new headquarters in Munich in summer

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May 12, 2023 16:28

Orthodox group leaves UK for Germany after nearly 70 years thanks to Brexit

Charedi school downgraded after Ofsted criticises lack of sex education

Beth Jacob Grammar drops from 'good' to 'requires improvement'

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May 5, 2023 15:46

Sex education

A kippah and synagogue feature on newly released coronation stamp

This is only the third occasion in history that the Royal Mail has issued coronation stamps

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May 5, 2023 15:03

A kippah and synagogue feature on newly released coronation stamp

City of London Boys retain Etgar Israel trophy after narrow victory

Habs Girls just miss out an annual knowledge fest

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May 5, 2023 09:45

City of London Boys retain Etgar Israel trophy after narrow victory

UK Shuls to mark coronation with bunting and Victoria sponge Kiddush

While Orthodox synagogues will be unable to show the proceedings at Westminster Abbey, they will be marking the royal occasion in other ways.

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May 4, 2023 11:55

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and the newly appointed 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the UK and the Commonwealth, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis leave after his induction at a ceremony at the St John's Wood Synagogue on September 1, 2013 in London, England. ( Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Plan to open Jewish vocational college dropped

But efforts to widen sixthform options for children will continue

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May 4, 2023 11:39

Plan to open Jewish vocational college dropped

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