Simon Rocker

US attends first liaison meeting

The United Synagogue has for the first time sent a rabbinic representative to the liaison body set up to reduce tensions between the Orthodox and non-Orthodox.

Sweet finish to Montefiore tribute

A lemon tart baked according to the recipe of Judith, Lady Montefiore was served to 120 people at Lauderdale Road Synagogue, Maida Vale

Eastenders and that wedding; the unanswered question

Stirring recognition

An unusual presentation was made to Pro-Zion, the Progressive Zionist movement, in recognition of its work — a mounted soup ladle.

Divisive Lerman leaves JPR

The controversial executive director of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, Antony Lerman, is to leave at the end of the year.

Three are honoured by New Israel Fund

Three Israelis who strive to make their country live up to its founding ideals were honoured for their achievements on Tuesday.

Speak at the grave: with reservations

The United Synagogue this week finally cleared the way for lay people to give eulogies at funerals.

Aid group for schools

Why a priest hunts for lost Shoah victims

Father Patrick Desbois tells Simon Rocker how he has made it his mission to give thousands

Become an entrepreneur by studying the Torah

If you want to find the secret of Jewish business success, go back to the Bible, argues a new book.

Polack’s history lesson

Actor David Swift and Jewish Care chairman Stephen Zimmerman were among the 150 guests at the London launch of a history of Polack’s.

Should that be Baruch Obama?