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Why the top court backed a frum housing charity

After a housing association was challenged for only accommodating Charedi families, the court agreed this week some forms of positive discrimination can be justified

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Why the top court backed a frum housing charity

Orthodox organisations fall out over London hospital visitation

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Rabbi Janes takes Liberal view in South Bucks after moving from Reform

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BBC Holocaust film wins international children's Emmy

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Orthodox housing group wins Supreme Court case

Court upholds right of housing association to prioritise allocation to members of the strictly Orthodox community

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October 16, 2020 10:42

Orthodox housing group wins Supreme Court case

The classical Sephardi tradition can be a model for us all

The rabbis of Golden Age Spain developed a holistic approach to Judaism with an openness to science and philosophical ideas

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October 15, 2020 16:59

The classical Sephardi tradition can be a model for us all

Delay of A-levels and GCSEs ‘offers too little’ to students

Government's decision on next year's exams is criticised by Pajes head

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October 15, 2020 16:19

Delay of A-levels and GCSEs ‘offers too little’ to students

Getting to grips with blended learning

A new course is helping schools to prepare for having to cater for some children in class and others quarantining at home

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October 15, 2020 16:18

The mixed-faith chupah may have a ripple effect

Liberal Judaism’s decision to allow mixed-faith blessings under the chupah confirms its boundary-pushing reputation. But where the Liberals have boldly gone before, Reform have usually followed

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October 15, 2020 11:42