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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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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

Jews and Muslims take part in interfaith tree planting ceremony

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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)

UK Jewish leaders denounce 'irresponsible' calls for ceasefire

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

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

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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

Ofsted says pupils at Sacks Morasha make it a ‘lovely place to be’

Watchdog rates school 'good overall' and 'outstanding' for the personal development of its children

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September 21, 2023 12:13

Ofsted says pupils at Sacks Morasha make it a ‘lovely place to be’

Hasmonean High opens overflow site

Hendon-based secondary school needed more space to meet a growing demand for places

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September 21, 2023 12:05

Hasmonean High opens overflow site

Is it time to give GCSEs the boot?

There is a growing call to review the place of exams for 16-year-olds

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September 20, 2023 15:32

Three-quarter front view of male and female teenagers in uniforms sitting at desks and concentrating while writing in composition booklets.

40,000 pupils predicted to attend Jewish schools by 2025

New report highlights increasing popularity of faith schools

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September 5, 2023 17:55

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