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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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How Orthodoxy swung to the right

ShabbatUK postponed till spring because of omicron

ShabbatUK postponed till spring because of omicron

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Schools ready for more Covid disruption

Schools ready for more Covid disruption

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

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

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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

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)

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