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New figures reveal another 32 UK Jewish deaths from Covid

Board of Deputies statistics cover end of December period

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New figures reveal another 32 UK Jewish deaths from Covid

Shuls can stay open in lockdown England, but not in Scotland

Shuls can stay open in lockdown England, but not in Scotland

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The hidden pain of mamzerim in Britain

The hidden pain of mamzerim in Britain

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Many London Jewish primaries hit by new school closure plan

Many London Jewish primaries hit by new school closure plan

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First online-only Limmud festival sets participation record

Organisers estimate that this year’s event attracted 5,000 from around the world

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December 30, 2020 10:11

First online-only Limmud festival sets participation record

Have synagogues had their heyday?

Masorti leader argues that synagogues are too prayer-centric

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December 28, 2020 14:55

Have synagogues had their heyday?

The British women who are training to be Orthodox rabbis

'I have no doubt in our kids' generation, women will be rabbis in the United Synagogue'

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December 28, 2020 12:14

The British women who are training to be Orthodox rabbis

Jerusalem quartet beat lockdown to play for Limmud

From Hong Kong to Madagascar, this year's festival is reaching more widely than ever

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December 27, 2020 11:46

Jerusalem quartet beat lockdown to play for Limmud

Limmud 2020 will reach record numbers

The education and culture festival has already attracted more than 3,000 participants

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December 25, 2020 13:08

Limmud 2020 will reach record numbers

Shul tells Rabbi Bassous: ‘No alternative but to treat your resignation as running its course’

Beth Hamedrash Knesset Yehezkel Sephardi trustees say outspoken minister has not responded meaningfully to mediation suggestions

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December 23, 2020 11:54

Shul tells Rabbi Bassous: ‘No alternative but to treat your resignation as running its course’

University’s mission to preserve unique Ethiopian Bible heritage

New Tel Aviv University course will explore oral traditions of Ethiopian Jews

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December 23, 2020 10:55

University’s mission to preserve unique Ethiopian Bible heritage

The vast Jewish library on your computer screen

Sefaria.org opens the door to the world of Jewish texts

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December 23, 2020 10:53

The vast Jewish library on your computer screen

Senior rabbis urge the strictly Orthodox: 'Get your Covid vaccinations'

Leaders issue statement in response to fears over misinformation

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December 22, 2020 17:18

Senior rabbis urge the strictly Orthodox: 'Get your Covid vaccinations'

Limmud: ‘This is going to be our most accessible event’

The new festival chairman, Rob Simmons, speaks to Simon Rocker as Limmud returns for 40th year

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December 22, 2020 12:32

Limmud: ‘This is going to be our most accessible event’

Limmud: The key players, the hottest topics — and a global twist

The festival returns for its 40th year but in an all-digital format

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December 22, 2020 12:00

Limmud: The key players, the hottest topics — and a global twist

Love conquers all — even Tier 4

London weddings brought forward in rush to beat deadline

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December 22, 2020 10:55

Love conquers all — even Tier 4

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