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Jewish Education

Do we need a national curriculum for Jewish studies?

A group of educators recently drew up a framework for 'Jewish cultural literacy' in the UK - but how should it be followed up?

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Do we need a national curriculum for Jewish studies?

Gesher appoints second head to oversee growth

Gesher appoints second head to oversee growth

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How the pandemic changed our religious behaviour

How the pandemic changed our religious behaviour

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Community gather in Parliament Square to protest against the Department for Education to raise awareness of the Schools Bill currently being prepared in Parliament whcih seeks to introduce changes the fundiments of religious education. 07th September 2022, London, UK PHOTO:JEFF GILBERT

Government warned: scrap Schools Bill or we'll take legal action

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Wolfson Hillel still outstanding, says Ofsted

It is harder to keep top inspection grade these days - but the Enfield primary has managed it

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September 22, 2022 10:54

Wolfson Hillel still outstanding, says Ofsted

Give us less religion in the media, say Brits

Jews sceptical that more coverage will lead to greater interest in faith, according to global poll

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September 21, 2022 16:19

Give us less religion in the media, say Brits

Can tikkun olam unite Israel and the diaspora?

Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister is worried by divisions in the Jewish world

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September 11, 2022 12:18

Can tikkun olam unite Israel and the diaspora?

Sacks Morasha judged outstanding for Jewish studies

Use of technology at the North Finchley primary makes Jewish learning 'exciting and engaging'

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September 11, 2022 12:03

Sacks Morasha judged outstanding for Jewish studies

Chief Rabbi Mirvis issues special prayer in remembrance of the Queen

The prayer to be recited in Orthodox synagogues throughout the UK and the Commonwealth this Shabbat

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September 9, 2022 14:24

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on January 26, 2017 in London, England. The commemorative event, attended by religious leaders, heard testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust, in which millions of predominantly Jewish people were killed. National Holocaust Day on February 27 marks the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Schools 'do not have the money' to pay soaring energy bills

Increase in gas and electricity costs come as schools are trying to work how to fund salary rises for teachers

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September 8, 2022 09:35

Schools 'do not have the money' to pay soaring energy bills

Daniel Greenberg nominated as next Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

MPs will be asked to approve the appointment of Orthodox lawyer to investigate alleged breaches of their code of conduct

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September 7, 2022 09:36

Daniel Greenberg nominated as next Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

The search for an alternative Zion

The Land of Israel was not the only place where idealists sought to found a new Jewish homeland

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September 5, 2022 18:00

Reflection of a sunset by a lagoon inside the Amazon Rainforest Basin. The Amazon river basin comprises the countries of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Peru and Venezuela.

First UK Sephardi census launched

Online questionnaire will help community planning for the next two decades

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September 5, 2022 17:28

First UK Sephardi census launched

The student who makes shofars

Londoner Kobi Kahn-Harris is producing shofarot from the horns of springbok and other animals

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September 5, 2022 13:00

The student who makes shofars

The lawyer who wants to help free our minds

Roland Brandman’s new book, Sapphire Mind, mines the rich tradition of Jewish meditation

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August 26, 2022 15:08

The lawyer who wants to help free our minds

Opening of Bevis Marks education centre delayed until next year

Builders working at the 300-year old synagogue hit unexpected complications

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August 23, 2022 10:21

Opening of Bevis Marks education centre delayed until next year

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