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To save the planet, we must Babel in reverse

Tu Bishvat has become a focal point for Jewish environmental awareness

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To save the planet, we must Babel in reverse

Board vice-president Gary Mond resigns with fiery attack on leadership for ‘cancelling’ his political views

Board vice-president Gary Mond resigns with fiery attack on leadership for ‘cancelling’ his political views

3 min read

Charity Commission opens 'regulatory case' on JNF UK

Charity Commission opens 'regulatory case' on JNF UK

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JLC elects its new leader

JLC elects its new leader

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Charedi school told to revise dress code for parents

Schools watchdog says demand to avoid 'brightly coloured' clothing is not precise enough

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January 11, 2022 17:03

Charedi school told to revise dress code for parents

An ear for Isaiah

Tanach translator Jessica Sacks wants us to appreciate the poetic power of the prophets

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January 11, 2022 12:18

An ear for Isaiah

How Orthodoxy swung to the right

What led to growing ritual strictness in recent times? A landmark essay which seeks to explain it has just been republished

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January 11, 2022 12:01

How Orthodoxy swung to the right

ShabbatUK postponed till spring because of omicron

The change will enable communities to hold outdoor events, organisers say

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January 11, 2022 10:03

ShabbatUK postponed till spring because of omicron

Schools ready for more Covid disruption

The headteacher of one Jewish school expects a 'very disruptive' start to the year

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January 6, 2022 16:27

Schools ready for more Covid disruption

Ex-JFS head leading review into S & P Sephardi Community

Rachel Fink has been working as a consultant for the SPSC since her sudden departure from the school

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January 5, 2022 18:08

Ex-JFS head leading review into S & P Sephardi Community

Keith Black sole nominee for Jewish Leadership Council chairman

Manchester-born businessman is set to succeed Jonathan Goldstein

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January 4, 2022 17:42

Keith Black sole nominee for Jewish Leadership Council chairman

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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January 4, 2022 14:08

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

Limmud attendees joined from Tanzania, China, Barbados and more over three days of events

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December 30, 2021 18:20

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

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

Professor Oren Yiftachel made the comments at Limmud earlier this week

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December 30, 2021 13:20

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)

Large Stamford Hill meeting protests against LGBT teaching

Audience said to be close to a thousand

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December 29, 2021 16:32

Large Stamford Hill meeting protests against LGBT teaching

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

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