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Charity Commission launches inquiry into Russian-run Jewish foundation

Government sanctioned three of the four trustees of Genesis Philanthropy Group earlier this week

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Russian businessman, co-founder of Alfa-Group Mikhail Fridman attends a conference of the Israeli Keren Hayesod foundation in Moscow on September 17, 2019. (Photo by Pavel Golovkin / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAVEL GOLOVKIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Opposition to S&P rule change to allow female president

Opposition to S&P rule change to allow female president

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Board suspends Southend deputy over 'unacceptable' tweets

Board suspends Southend deputy over 'unacceptable' tweets

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Shock Ofsted downgrade for King David High School in Manchester

Shock Ofsted downgrade for King David High School in Manchester

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New Hasmonean Primary headteacher Hayley Gross reflects on her first weeks in the job

She is also looking at “rebranding” the school.

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March 13, 2022 11:58

New Hasmonean Primary headteacher Hayley Gross reflects on her first weeks in the job

New schools resource highlights Israel's cultural diversity

From Ethiopian dance to Moroccan mint tea, UJIA's Hamoadon project aims to broaden children's view

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March 13, 2022 11:43

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 27, 2019. The prayer is performed by Ethiopian Jews every year to celebrate their community's connection and commitment to Israel. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** אתיופי טיילת אתיופים טיילת ארמון הנציב סיגד חג

New Sephardi Office of Senior Rabbi to launch 'in coming weeks'

S & P leaders update members on plans after criticism of lack of transparency

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March 10, 2022 14:59

New Sephardi Office of Senior Rabbi to launch 'in coming weeks'

Zionist Federation director fires parting shot at communal critics of Israel

Before leaving the cash-strapped ZF, Steve Winston lashes out at groups which have 'stoked anti-Israel flames'

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March 4, 2022 12:38

Zionist Federation director fires parting shot at communal critics of Israel

Charedim say thanks for their warm welcome in Southend

Strictly Orthodox join interfaith celebrations of the award of city status

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March 4, 2022 11:40

Charedim say thanks for their warm welcome in Southend

Why eating a pastrami sandwich is a mitzvah

American Jews are finding religious meaning in nostalgia for the past, a new book argues

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March 3, 2022 13:40

Homemade roast beef sandwich

Limmud comes back in person in Birmingham

Events return following Covid-enforced two-year break

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March 3, 2022 13:12

Limmud comes back in person in Birmingham

S&P Sephardi Community plans £100,000 'Office of Senior Rabbi'

Move intended to enhance the role of Rabbi Joseph Dweck, recognised as one of the movement's strengths

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March 3, 2022 12:04

S&P Sephardi Community plans £100,000 'Office of Senior Rabbi'

Man convicted after refusing a Jewish divorce in landmark English court case

Manchester businessman pleads guilty to controlling or coercive behaviour

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February 28, 2022 18:39

Man convicted after refusing a Jewish divorce in landmark English court case

Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls takes 'brave' steps to improve, says Ofsted

But children are not given a wide enough range of English texts

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February 25, 2022 16:43

Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls takes 'brave' steps to improve, says Ofsted

Complaint against Menorah High entry policy partly upheld

Admissions regulator says asking men to do 'daily Torah study' not clear enough and women to avoid 'very brightly coloured' clothes not 'objective'

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February 25, 2022 15:45

Complaint against Menorah High entry policy partly upheld

UK's smallest synagogue damaged in attempted burglary

Perpetrators frustrated as items of value at Newport Hebrew Congregation had long since been removed

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February 25, 2022 09:30

UK's smallest synagogue damaged in attempted burglary

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