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Plans to open new vocational Jewish sixthform college in North West London

Outgoing JCoSS head Patrick Moriarty is involved in project which intends to focus on the new T-level qualifications

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Plans to open new vocational Jewish sixthform college in North West London

King David High Liverpool loses outstanding rank

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I may be leaving teaching but I'll still be focused on people's futures

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Clore Shalom rated good for Jewish studies

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The forbidden food the Maccabees resisted

There is one food linked to the Chanukah story we are definitely not permitted to enjoy: pork

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December 23, 2022 10:10

The forbidden food the Maccabees resisted

Limmud ready for its festival relaunch with 600 sessions and 'social gathering at its heart'

Back in person after the pandemic years, some 1,350 people are expected for five days of learning and cultural celebration

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December 22, 2022 17:18

Limmud ready for its festival relaunch with 600 sessions and 'social gathering at its heart'

How I turned JFS around and made it a top 10 school

David Moody has restored the fortunes of Britain’s oldest and largest Jewish school within a year of it being put in special measures

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December 22, 2022 13:16

How I turned JFS around and made it a top 10 school

Full marks: JFS wins top ten place by cutting detentions

'Turnaround’ expert headmaster reveals how failing school became number six in Britain in just one year

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December 22, 2022 12:11

Full marks: JFS wins top ten place by cutting detentions

Edgware school's bid to cut entry intake rejected

Menorah Foundation wanted to reduce year-7 numbers from 50 to 30 next September

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December 18, 2022 12:50

Edgware school's bid to cut entry intake rejected

Lubavitch girls' primary still good, says Ofsted

But inspectors suggests school may need to do more to retain the grade at the next inspection

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December 18, 2022 12:35

Lubavitch girls' primary still good, says Ofsted

Yeshivah regulation delayed as Schools Bill bites the dust

Campaigners in Stamford Hill hold thanksgiving meeting to mark withdrawal of proposals they believe represent an 'existential threat' to the Charedi way of life

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December 14, 2022 16:57

Yeshivah regulation delayed as Schools Bill bites the dust

The Israeli bards who want to unite us in song

Kehilot Sharot, who will be appearing at this year's Limmud Festival, use the traditions of religious poetry to bring together Jews from different backgrounds

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December 13, 2022 12:00