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New Golders Green eruv proposed for the Strictly Orthodox

Religious boundary would satisfy needs of observant Jews who do not recognise the existing North-West London Eruv

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New Golders Green eruv proposed for the Strictly Orthodox

Independent Jewish Day School names new head

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Sex education review could provide chance to resolve clash with Charedi schools

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Would shorter services make Shabbat morning sweeter?

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Call for Board of Deputies to ban contact with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Amos Schonfield, deputy for Masorti Judaism, who proposed the motion says: 'We have to use our influence to show where we stand'

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March 16, 2023 10:22

Call for Board of Deputies to ban contact with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Schools in talks to join academy trust

JCAT says it has received interest from a primary and a secondary

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March 15, 2023 17:33

Census results could challenge RE status quo

Falling Christian numbers could prompt calls to revise syllabus where Christianity enjoys pride of place

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March 15, 2023 17:28

A8M1GA Christian assembly in an Anglican school in south London

United Synagogue updates entry rules for Jewish schools

Revised Certificate of Religious Practice points system takes account of post-Covid return to in-person activities

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March 15, 2023 17:13

United Synagogue updates entry rules for Jewish schools

Nancy Reuben head Anthony Wolfson to step down at end of term

Jewish studies head Rabbi Joshua Conway will become acting head in summer

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March 14, 2023 17:54

Nancy Reuben head Anthony Wolfson to step down at end of term

Stop Look Listen book review: The spiritual beauty of Shabbat

Nehemia Polen argues the ultimate purpose of Shabbat is to bring us to a zone of enhanced spiritual awareness

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March 10, 2023 15:32

Stop Look Listen book review: The spiritual beauty of Shabbat

The genius of Jonathan Sacks

Final volume of his Torah commentaries shows late chief rabbi at the height of his powers

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March 10, 2023 15:27

Charedi school increases hours for secular lessons to meet Ofsted demands

Beis Medrash Elyon leaders have taken steps to address weaknesses, say inspectors

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March 10, 2023 14:20

Charedi school increases hours for secular lessons to meet Ofsted demands

We’re being victimised by the education watchdog, say Charedim

Ofsted is adopting an unnecessarily harsh approach towards them, say representatives of community

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March 2, 2023 12:56

We’re being victimised by the education watchdog, say Charedim

Borehamwood and Elstree seeks members' views on breaking up the biggest United Synagogue congregation

Shul leaders launch consultation on proposed development of main site and whether its Southside minyan should become a separate US community

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March 2, 2023 09:39

Borehamwood and Elstree seeks members' views on breaking up the biggest United Synagogue congregation

Archbishop reveals revulsion for Corbyn at JW3 event with Chief Rabbi

Justin Welby said that he wouldn't have been able to forgive himself had he not intervened

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March 1, 2023 16:42

Archbishop reveals revulsion for Corbyn at JW3 event with Chief Rabbi

Ofsted cancels inspection fee for Charedi school that was visited in 'error'

Beis Malka in Salford had received bill for £2,000

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February 27, 2023 17:30

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Simon Rocker

Latest from Simon Rocker

New Golders Green eruv proposed for the Strictly Orthodox

Independent Jewish Day School names new head

Sex education review could provide chance to resolve clash with Charedi schools

Would shorter services make Shabbat morning sweeter?

More from Simon Rocker

Call for Board of Deputies to ban contact with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Schools in talks to join academy trust

Census results could challenge RE status quo

United Synagogue updates entry rules for Jewish schools

Nancy Reuben head Anthony Wolfson to step down at end of term

Stop Look Listen book review: The spiritual beauty of Shabbat

The genius of Jonathan Sacks

Charedi school increases hours for secular lessons to meet Ofsted demands

We’re being victimised by the education watchdog, say Charedim

Borehamwood and Elstree seeks members' views on breaking up the biggest United Synagogue congregation

Archbishop reveals revulsion for Corbyn at JW3 event with Chief Rabbi

Ofsted cancels inspection fee for Charedi school that was visited in 'error'