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Calls for JNF UK chair Samuel Hayek to quit over 'Islamophobic comments'

Communal groups also advising organisations to have nothing to do with JNF UK until Mr Hayek stands down

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'Powerhouse of Anglo-Jewry’ captivates online festival-goers from 40 countries

'Powerhouse of Anglo-Jewry’ captivates online festival-goers from 40 countries

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RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL - SEPTEMBER 10: Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu points to a Jordan Valley map during his announcement on September 10, 2019 in Ramat Gan, Israel. Netanyahu pledges to annex Jordan Valley in Occupied West Bank if Re-Elected on SEPTEMBER 17th Israeli elections. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israeli geographer says confederation between Israeli and Palestinian entity is the only way forward

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Large Stamford Hill meeting protests against LGBT teaching

Large Stamford Hill meeting protests against LGBT teaching

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The last exorcist of Baghdad

Haham Yehuda Fetayya, who died in 1942, was the 'go-to' rabbi for interpreting dreams and dealing with spirits

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December 29, 2021 10:06

The last exorcist of Baghdad

Be tough in the face of 'scary' situation, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism says

Veteran politician says outbreak of hatred against Jews post-War is 'like we've never seen before'

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December 28, 2021 21:29

Be tough in the face of 'scary' situation, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism says

United Synagogue president says Covid will lead to shorter Shabbat services

The three-hour service 'won't happen' in most synagogues, Michael Goldstein tells Limmud

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December 28, 2021 13:21

United Synagogue president says Covid will lead to shorter Shabbat services

David Lammy: I regret nominating Corbyn for leadership

Shadow Foreign Secretary addresses virtual audience of more than 300 at Limmud Festival

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December 28, 2021 10:51

Britain's main opposition Labour Party shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy addresses delegates on the fourth day of the annual Labour Party conference in Brighton, on the south coast of England on September 28, 2021. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Communities should embrace the 'Ashkenazi Marranos'

There is a 'sizeable movement' of people in Europe looking to reclaim their Jewish roots, Limmud told

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December 27, 2021 15:33

Communities should embrace the 'Ashkenazi Marranos'

Agunot can turn to Israel for help, says former MK

Aliza Lavie introduced a law to help chained women from the diaspora

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December 27, 2021 11:46

Agunot can turn to Israel for help, says former MK

The Congolese presidential contender whose grandparents were killed in Auschwitz

The Limmud Festival hears the story of an African politician with Jewish roots

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December 26, 2021 16:20

Congolese opposition leader Moise Katumbi pictured during a press conference of the Congolese parties forming the Lamuka Coalition, Saturday 23 March 2019 in Brussels. Presidential election took place December 30th 2018. BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK (Photo credit should read NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/AFP via Getty Images)

Women to be permitted to stand for United Synagogue president

Decision will remove longstanding barrier to leadership

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December 24, 2021 13:49

Women to be permitted to stand for United Synagogue president

What to expect at this year’s Limmud Festival

The fully online lineup features David Lammy, a cocktail tutorial and pre-Shabbat challah-making

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December 23, 2021 12:37

What to expect at this year’s Limmud Festival

Ignore vaxxer myths and get jab, Charedi leaders urge women

Campaign to dispel groundless fears over vaccination pregnancy risk

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December 22, 2021 11:19

A healthcare worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine at Clalit Health Services, in the ultra-Orthodox Israeli city of Bnei Brak, on January 6, 2021. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Ofsted finds improvements in safeguarding and behaviour at JFS

After the shock of summer's downgrade, there is better news for the school in a follow-up inspection

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December 21, 2021 16:30

Ofsted finds improvements in safeguarding and behaviour at JFS

'Inadequate' Charedi school too focused on exams, Ofsted says

Pupils achieved high GCSEs but the curriculum was found to be too narrow

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December 20, 2021 14:39

'Inadequate' Charedi school too focused on exams, Ofsted says

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