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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid to speak at Limmud

Next month's 40th anniversary festival will be digital

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid to speak at Limmud

Covid may have rained on parade but Ajex has alternatives planned

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Edtech scheme expands for schools

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Sacks was Chief Rabbi to the English-speaking world

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Rabbis implore government to reverse collective worship ban

‘Shock and pain’ expressed over the controversial decision to prohibit services during the lockdown period

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November 5, 2020 11:13

Rabbis implore government to reverse collective worship ban

Fabian Hamilton ‘regrets’ taking ‘wrong’ approach over Jew-hate in Labour

Leeds North East MP caused anger two years ago when he suggested ‘we all need to be a little less angry and hysterical’ about the issue

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November 4, 2020 16:37

Fabian Hamilton ‘regrets’ taking ‘wrong’ approach over Jew-hate in Labour

Charedi 'shock and pain' at wedding and prayer lockdown restrictions

Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations says couples are 'devastated' at prospect of having to postpone chupot

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November 4, 2020 09:43

Charedi 'shock and pain' at wedding and prayer lockdown restrictions

Federation leaders join protests against collective worship ban

Synagogues can function as places of communal prayer without 'any significant risk" of transmitting the virus, they tell Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick

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November 3, 2020 16:02

Federation leaders join protests against collective worship ban

Rabbi Mirvis joins UK faith leaders in appealing for places of worship to stay open

Letter to PM says ‘places of worship and public worship can be made safe from Covid transmission’

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November 3, 2020 14:37

Rabbi Mirvis joins UK faith leaders in appealing for places of worship to stay open

Board asks government to explain decision to stop religious services

From Thursday, only private prayer will be permitted, according to English lockdown plan

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November 3, 2020 11:50

Board asks government to explain decision to stop religious services

JCoSS closed on Monday because of staff shortages

The cross-communal secondary is the latest Jewish school to be affected by rising coronavirus cases in schools

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November 2, 2020 14:26

JCoSS closed on Monday because of staff shortages

New Israel programme will benefit beginners

Pajes negotiates discount for UK Jewish schools

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November 1, 2020 13:19

New Israel programme will benefit beginners

Immanuel passes £1 million appeal target

School records largest roll with 700 pupils

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November 1, 2020 13:19

Immanuel passes £1 million appeal target

Is European Jewry past saving?

Over the past 50 years, the numbers of Jews in Europe have fallen by over a half, according to a new report

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November 1, 2020 13:19

Why JLC may turn off the Chanukah lights permanently

The Trafalgar Square event lost £25,000 in 2019, the Jewish Leadership Council reports in its latest accounts

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October 30, 2020 15:15

Why JLC may turn off the Chanukah lights permanently

Thirty per cent of British Jews are worse off because of pandemic - but a fifth say their situation has improved

JPR survey finds increased economic need among the community which may last for years. More than seven per cent are 'acutely disadvantaged'

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October 29, 2020 10:13

Thirty per cent of British Jews are worse off because of pandemic - but a fifth say their situation has improved

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Simon Rocker

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid to speak at Limmud

Covid may have rained on parade but Ajex has alternatives planned

Edtech scheme expands for schools

Sacks was Chief Rabbi to the English-speaking world

More from Simon Rocker

Rabbis implore government to reverse collective worship ban

Fabian Hamilton ‘regrets’ taking ‘wrong’ approach over Jew-hate in Labour

Charedi 'shock and pain' at wedding and prayer lockdown restrictions

Federation leaders join protests against collective worship ban

Rabbi Mirvis joins UK faith leaders in appealing for places of worship to stay open

Board asks government to explain decision to stop religious services

JCoSS closed on Monday because of staff shortages

New Israel programme will benefit beginners

Immanuel passes £1 million appeal target

Is European Jewry past saving?

Why JLC may turn off the Chanukah lights permanently

Thirty per cent of British Jews are worse off because of pandemic - but a fifth say their situation has improved