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Charedi protest in Stamford Hill 'to stop girl being removed by social services'

It is estimated that around 300 members of the community attended the protest

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Charedi protest in Stamford Hill 'to stop girl being removed by social services'

Safeguarding effective at JFS, Ofsted says

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Heaven help us! Rabbi goes out to bat at Lord's

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Silhouette of a angry woman and man on each other.

Why can’t Orthodox and Liberal rabbis get on?

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Plans for contested development near Bevis Marks withdrawn

But rabbi of historic synagogue warns that supporters must remain vigilant

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June 3, 2022 16:04

Plans for contested development near Bevis Marks withdrawn

Unpacking Israel's complexities for today's Jewish youth

Teachers should create a 'healthy space' for dialogue on Israel, says resource providers Unpacked for Educators

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June 2, 2022 10:30

Unpacking Israel's complexities for today's Jewish youth

Shock as site of Jewish educational farm and guest house Sadeh is put up for sale

Sadeh says the decision by the Jewish Youth Trust is 'a shame and a bit of a surprise'. The Chief Rabbi has praised Sadeh as 'a fantastic model we can all learn from'

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June 1, 2022 10:25

Shock as site of Jewish educational farm and guest house Sadeh is put up for sale

Plan to regulate yeshivot would mean 'expelling' Orthodox Jews, Education Secretary warned

Protest against Schools Bill attracts large gathering in Stamford Hill

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May 31, 2022 14:05

Protest in Stamford Hill two years ago against moves to regulate yeshivot (credit: Zevi Chesner)

Limmud cancels Covid debate after United Synagogue representative refuses to share platform with Liberal rabbi

Rabbi Monique Mayer is saddened by the rebuff, bemoaning a lost opportunity for congregations to learn from one another

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May 31, 2022 09:20

Limmud cancels Covid debate after United Synagogue representative refuses to share platform with Liberal rabbi

Is 'Anglo-Judaism' a going concern?

The middle-of-the-road traditionalism of minhag Anglia has been in retreat. Does it have a future?

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May 29, 2022 08:30

Menorah Grammar head to step down next week

Former JFS deputy head Simon Appleman was leaving for personal reasons, parents have been told

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May 27, 2022 14:06

Menorah Grammar head to step down next week

Board of Deputies teams up with America's ADL for schools' education programme about antisemitism

Digital initiative aims to counter stereotypes and encourage schoolchildren to be allies in fight against Jew-hatred

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May 24, 2022 14:36

Board of Deputies teams up with America's ADL for schools' education programme about antisemitism

MPs and peers launch parliamentary group on get refusal

New group aims to help women who are victims of religious abuse

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May 23, 2022 13:23

MPs and peers launch parliamentary group on get refusal

The school inspector who played for Manchester United

Janine Rose is the new executive director of PIkuach, the Board of Deputies inspection service for Jewish studies

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May 22, 2022 14:48

The school inspector who played for Manchester United

Ofsted takes a shine to Bury and Whitefield

Manchester school upgraded from 'requires improvement' to 'good'

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May 22, 2022 14:28

Ofsted takes a shine to Bury and Whitefield

Australia's most prominent Jewish politician heading for defeat in election

Josh Frydenberg would have been in poll position to become Opposition leader after defeat of ruling Liberal-National coalition

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May 22, 2022 13:30

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Josh Frydenberg, Treasurer of Australia, on May 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Australians head to the polls today to elect the 47th Parliament of Australia, with a tight battle between incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison of the Coalition party and Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese. The Coalition party has led government since 2013. (Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images)

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Charedi protest in Stamford Hill 'to stop girl being removed by social services'

Safeguarding effective at JFS, Ofsted says

Heaven help us! Rabbi goes out to bat at Lord's

Why can’t Orthodox and Liberal rabbis get on?

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