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'Relief and delight' as Jewish eco-farm Sadeh is saved

Jewish Youth Fund, which owns the Kent site, has had a change of heart over its sale

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'Relief and delight' as Jewish eco-farm Sadeh is saved

JFS will not join Jcat until 2023

JFS will not join Jcat until 2023

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The challenge of teaching about Israel

The challenge of teaching about Israel

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We need to show our youth the right way to argue

We need to show our youth the right way to argue

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Hasmonean rabbi under fire for defending yeshivot that do not teach secular subjects

School defends Rabbi Yisroel Meir Greenberg against criticism of his position

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July 29, 2022 15:21

Hasmonean rabbi under fire for defending yeshivot that do not teach secular subjects

Tackling Talmud at the Queer Yeshiva

A new programme next month promises a fresh perspective on the classic rabbinic text

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July 29, 2022 15:02

Tackling Talmud at the Queer Yeshiva

Lauderdale Road rabbi reverses decision to leave

Dayan Daniel Kada had been due to move to the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue at Holland Park

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July 29, 2022 09:48

Lauderdale Road rabbi reverses decision to leave

Islamic TV channel broadcast hate speech against Jews, says Ofcom

Guest on discussion show said claimed Jews cause antisemitism by 'impoverishing' others

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July 27, 2022 14:49

Islamic TV channel broadcast hate speech against Jews, says Ofcom

Gap years are not the only way to spend time in Israel after school

UJIA's growing menu of 18+ programmes is attracting a higher take-up

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July 24, 2022 12:54

Gap years are not the only way to spend time in Israel after school

The drugs do work! Meet the psychedelic rabbi

Rabbi Zac Kamenetz believes mind-altering substances can bring spiritual benefits

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July 22, 2022 14:29

The drugs do work! Meet the psychedelic rabbi

Food voucher scheme launched to support Jewish schoolchildren over holidays

Children registered for free school meals will be eligible

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July 19, 2022 14:51

A customer shops for food items at a fruit and vegetable stall at a market in Walthamstow, east London on February 4, 2022. - The UK government on Thursday stepped in to help the hardest-hit households struggling with the rising cost of living, announcing a Â£9 billion package to offset soaring energy bills. (Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

JFS expands Jewish studies - but Ivrit to be optional as modern language after year 7

Changes in curriculum made to comply with Ofsted guidance

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July 19, 2022 12:35

JFS expands Jewish studies - but Ivrit to be optional as modern language after year 7

Sinai rated outstanding, Hertsmere Jewish Primary good, for Jewish studies

Schools were the first to have Pikuach inspections for over two years since Covid outbreak

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July 19, 2022 10:52

Sinai rated outstanding, Hertsmere Jewish Primary good, for Jewish studies

Ofsted backs expansion of Stamford Hill school that includes 'references' to LGBT in its curriculum

Talmud Torah London's plan to add secondary classes had previously been blocked by the authorities

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July 19, 2022 09:13

Ofsted backs expansion of Stamford Hill school that includes 'references' to LGBT in its curriculum

Another Charedi school marked down by Ofsted for not teaching about LGBT identity

Inspectors said the policy of Beis Malka in Salford limits pupils' 'readiness for life beyond school'

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July 15, 2022 09:16

Another Charedi school marked down by Ofsted for not teaching about LGBT identity

Shechita UK condemns Reform report that says pre-stunning better for animals

Kosher meat defence body's director Shimon Cohen slams 'woeful ignorance' of 'potentially dangerous intervention'

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July 14, 2022 15:47

Shechita UK condemns Reform report that says pre-stunning better for animals

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