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European Court of Human Rights rejects challenge to London Charedi housing group

A single mother argued she was victim of discrimination because she was not member of Orthodox community

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Picture taken on April 23, 2015 shows the audience room of the European Court for Human Rights, in Strasbourg, eastern France. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG (Photo by Patrick HERTZOG / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP via Getty Images)

Charedi protesters against the Schools Bill praying outside Parliament (Photo by Nigel Iskander)

Yeshivot: There is a possible compromise - but will either side agree to it?

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New head of JCoSS is named

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'Hands off our yeshivot or we'll leave Britain,' warn Charedi demonstrators at Westminster

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Westminster protest against yeshivah regulation planned for later today

Schools Bill would compel unregistered religious educational institutions to offer secular lessons and undergo Ofsted inspections

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June 15, 2022 10:00

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

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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June 14, 2022 17:24

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

Safeguarding effective at JFS, Ofsted says

Leaders have acted swiftly to address weaknesses identified a year ago, says new inspection report

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June 10, 2022 10:00

Safeguarding effective at JFS, Ofsted says

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

Rabbi Liss was one of a number of clerics from different faiths inaugurating a multi-faith prayer room at Lord's Cricket Ground

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June 9, 2022 12:46

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

Why can’t Orthodox and Liberal rabbis get on?

A US representative was barred from discussing Covid with a progressive rabbi at Limmud

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June 9, 2022 10:41

Silhouette of a angry woman and man on each other.

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 17:04

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 11:30

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 11:25

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 15:05

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 10:20

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 09:30

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 15:06

Menorah Grammar head to step down next week

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European Court of Human Rights rejects challenge to London Charedi housing group

Yeshivot: There is a possible compromise - but will either side agree to it?

New head of JCoSS is named

'Hands off our yeshivot or we'll leave Britain,' warn Charedi demonstrators at Westminster

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Westminster protest against yeshivah regulation planned for later today

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?

Plans for contested development near Bevis Marks withdrawn

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

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

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

Is 'Anglo-Judaism' a going concern?

Menorah Grammar head to step down next week