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Time to clamp down on unsafe and failing yeshivahs, says report

Strictly Orthodox institutions that operate'like a school' must be registered and inspected, paper advises

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Time to clamp down on unsafe and failing yeshivahs, says report

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech about mathematics, on ending the "anti-maths mindset" to boost economic growth, during a visit at the London Screen Academy (LSA), in London in London, on April 17, 2023. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Does sixthform maths plan add up?

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Alma gears up for national cup finals

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Lubavitch girls are A-level champs

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Labour suspends Diane Abbott after letter claiming Jews do not suffer racism

The Hackney MP has apologised for the remarks and said draft of letter had been sent in error

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April 23, 2023 11:57

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott speaks at the launch of the Labour Race and Faith Manifesto at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre on November 26, 2019 in London, England. Mr Corbyn is campaigning ahead of the United Kingdom's December 12 general election. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

West End shul announces departure of rabbi after a year's unexplained absence

New West End Synagogue thanked Dr Moshe Freedman, who has not officiated there since May 2022

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April 21, 2023 14:17

Charedim resume protests over yeshivah regulation

The government has indicated it remains committed to introducing controls on currently unregistered educational institutions

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April 21, 2023 11:18

Charedim resume protests over yeshivah regulation

It's right to unite! Reform and Liberal leaders hail the benefits of merger

Movement CEOs Rabbi Josh Levy (Reform) and Rabbi Charley Baginsky (Liberal) tell the JC: 'This is an idea whose time has come'

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April 20, 2023 10:51

Why Reform-Liberal union stands a better chance of success

Attempts to unite the two Progressive movements have faltered in the past but the climate is more favourable

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April 17, 2023 17:24

Why Reform-Liberal union stands a better chance of success

The start-ups that spell hope for American Jewry

A new book argues that Judaism in the US is on the cusp of radical change

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April 14, 2023 10:22

The start-ups that spell hope for American Jewry

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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April 5, 2023 14:27

New Golders Green eruv proposed for the Strictly Orthodox

Independent Jewish Day School names new head

Yosh Radomsky will take the reins at the start of the new academic year

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April 5, 2023 11:41

Independent Jewish Day School names new head

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

Claims of children being exposed to inappropriate material have led to curriculum review

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March 16, 2023 18:59

Would shorter services make Shabbat morning sweeter?

There could be more scope for creative options rather than rushing through the liturgy

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March 16, 2023 16:11

Would shorter services make Shabbat morning sweeter?

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

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Time to clamp down on unsafe and failing yeshivahs, says report

Does sixthform maths plan add up?

Alma gears up for national cup finals

Lubavitch girls are A-level champs

More from Simon Rocker

Labour suspends Diane Abbott after letter claiming Jews do not suffer racism

West End shul announces departure of rabbi after a year's unexplained absence

Charedim resume protests over yeshivah regulation

It's right to unite! Reform and Liberal leaders hail the benefits of merger

Why Reform-Liberal union stands a better chance of success

The start-ups that spell hope for American Jewry

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?

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

Schools in talks to join academy trust