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Israel Hamas war 2023

New Israel Fund attracts 500 supporters — even after dinner is cancelled

Charity is supporting families of hostages and helping to house evacuees from the south of Israel

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New Israel Fund attracts 500 supporters — even after dinner is cancelled

Rabbis join interfaith efforts for community cohesion

Rabbis join interfaith efforts for community cohesion

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How our communal charities came together in a crisis

How our communal charities came together in a crisis

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Israeli soldiers on an armoured vehicle speak an ultra Orthodox man, as they deploy near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on October 24, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. Thousands of civilians, both Palestinians and Israelis, have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip entered southern Israel in an unprecedented attack triggering a war declared by Israel on Hamas with retaliatory bombings on Gaza. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Progressive and Masorti leaders call for recommitment to two-state solution

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British Israelis demand release of hostages at Qatari embassy

The protest comes after posters across London were ripped down by pro-Palestinian demonstrators

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October 30, 2023 11:08

A poster showing the kidnapped Israeli Agam Goldstein-Almog is held up as people gather outside the Qatari Embassy in London on October 29, 2023, to demand the release of the estimated 230 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas after the attacks inside Israel on October 7. Thousands of civilians, both Palestinians and Israelis, have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip entered southern Israel in an unprecedented attack triggering a war declared by Israel on Hamas with retaliatory bombings on Gaza. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jews and Muslims take part in interfaith tree planting ceremony

'If we don't speak out, the voices of division will' says Rabbi Natan Levy

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October 29, 2023 11:31

Jews and Muslims take part in interfaith tree planting ceremony

UK Jewish leaders denounce 'irresponsible' calls for ceasefire

Israel continues ground operation against Hamas despite increasing diplomatic pressure to halt

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October 29, 2023 11:10

Artillery shells are fired from an undisclosed position toward the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army on October 29, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas-ruled Gaza with more air and ground attacks on October 29 in an escalating military campaign as the UN warned civil order was "starting to break down" in the besieged Palestinian territory. (Photo by Gil COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Jewish and Muslim women feel 'each other's anguish'

Nisa-Nashim, the national network, holds online vigil in wake of Hamas-Israel War

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October 27, 2023 13:04

Jewish and Muslim women feel 'each other's anguish'

Barnet primary school offers safe haven to Israeli children stuck in UK

Alma hastily rearranged half-term plans in order to run a day camp

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October 26, 2023 13:59

Barnet primary school offers safe haven to Israeli children stuck in UK

'Israel is fighting for civilisation' says Melanie Phillips

Speaking at JW3 event with Tanya Gold, Jonathan Freedland and Howard Jacobson, Phillips said everyone in Israel was touched by the tragedy

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October 24, 2023 13:08

'Israel is fighting for civilisation' says Melanie Phillips

Education Secretary calls for school and college heads to protect Jewish students

The letter comes after an increase in antisemitism since Hamas terrorist attacks

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October 20, 2023 15:34

Education Secretary calls for school and college heads to protect Jewish students

Charedi school from Stamford Hill in national top 10 for academic progress

Four Jewish schools including JFS in top 30 according to new tables published today

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October 19, 2023 12:41

Esther Pearlman (right), head of Menorah High School for Girls, showing then Education Secretary Gillian Keegan around in 2023 (photo: courtesy)

Good reports for Akiva and Alma from Ofsted

Stamford Hill independent school also gets thumbs-up from inspectors

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October 19, 2023 11:38

Good reports for Akiva and Alma from Ofsted

Hasmonean Girls good with outstanding sixth form, says Ofsted

Girls are typically ambitious and believe in giving back to the community, inspectors found

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October 17, 2023 16:58

Hasmonean Girls good with outstanding sixth form, says Ofsted

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sheds tears during visit to London Jewish school

Keegan spoke with staff and students at the strictly Orthodox Menorah High in a show of support for the shaken community

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October 17, 2023 12:15

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sheds tears during visit to London Jewish school

Cool Cardiff

Discover a whole new side to the Welsh capital, courtesy of our local expert

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October 15, 2023 18:30

Cool Cardiff

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