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Among Jewish communities worldwide, UK Jewry worst hit in Covid first wave

JPR study found London and Manchester had more excess deaths than local non-Jewish population

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Among Jewish communities worldwide, UK Jewry worst hit in Covid first wave

Pears Institute academic claims forcing universities to adopt IHRA will have ‘chilling impact’

Pears Institute academic claims forcing universities to adopt IHRA will have ‘chilling impact’

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to appear at Limmud

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to appear at Limmud

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Mobile studio will enable survivors to share stories

Mobile studio will enable survivors to share stories

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The Sephardi sages who pursued the halachic path of moderation

A new anthology emphasises the principle that the 'power of leniency is greater'

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November 30, 2020 15:32

The Sephardi sages who pursued the halachic path of moderation

Hackney Council wins award for its work with Charedi community during Covid crisis

Partnership with local organisations had been 'hugely effective', helping to prevent a feared spike in infections after the High Holy-Days

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November 26, 2020 17:32

Hackney Council wins award for its work with Charedi community during Covid crisis

London doctors warn of the health risks of 'illegal minyanim'

'By keeping minyanim going, you are increasing the risk of spreading the virus regardless,' say Dr Michael Markiewicz and Dr Anthony Gubbay

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November 26, 2020 12:53

London doctors warn of the health risks of 'illegal minyanim'

Relief for shul leaders as collective worship resumes next week

'Communal prayer is our lifeline and is pivotal to our wellbeing'

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November 26, 2020 11:43

Relief for shul leaders as collective worship resumes next week

Wedding receptions back on after second lockdown ends

But relaxation of rules will not apply in tier three areas

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November 23, 2020 18:12

Wedding receptions back on after second lockdown ends

Chief Rabbi welcomes decision to allow collective worship after lockdown

People will be able to pray in a minyan again in England from the middle of next week

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November 23, 2020 10:14

Chief Rabbi welcomes decision to allow collective worship after lockdown

A kinder way to start thinking about God

Putting the ‘o’ in God — In search of a Liberal Jewish theology, Pete Tobias, Lulu Press, £6.99

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November 19, 2020 15:19

A kinder way to start thinking about God

Orthodox London GPs warn that Jewish Covid deaths could reach spring levels

Golders Green doctors suggest 'we may be on the threshold of a situation similar to that which we were facing after Purim'

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November 19, 2020 14:44

Orthodox London GPs warn that Jewish Covid deaths could reach spring levels

Rabbis set record in longest ever Zoom meeting

The annual meeting, taking place virtually this year, spanned 4 days

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November 19, 2020 14:00

Rabbis set record in longest ever Zoom meeting

Police investigate claims of North London shuls breaching lockdown

Officers respond to calls suggesting large gatherings at religious buildings

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November 19, 2020 10:34

Police investigate claims of North London shuls breaching lockdown

Ofsted: Charedi school put pupils at 'unnecessary risk' on Welsh residential trip

Beis Medrash Elyon pupils' July visit to Llandudno could have had 'serious consequences'

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November 18, 2020 16:30

Ofsted: Charedi school put pupils at 'unnecessary risk' on Welsh residential trip

Legal challenge to sex education policy

Faith-based group wants to restore parental right of withdrawal

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November 17, 2020 11:36

Legal challenge to sex education policy

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