Simon Rocker

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Teens feel less comfortable about attending communal events during pandemic than the over 85s

New survey of 7,000 British Jews finds anxiety about returning to community spaces

2 min read

Teens feel less comfortable about attending communal events during pandemic than the over 85s

Ofsted questions plans for strictly Orthodox girls' school in Westcliff

1 min read

Lord Sacks gives his Yomtov guide to home prayer

1 min read

Charedi schools group welcomes Ofsted policy on LGBT

2 min read

Leeds school receives grant from Covid relief fund

Educating for Impact was impressed with Brodestky Primary's engagement with families during lockdown

1 min read

September 18, 2020 10:09

Leeds school receives grant from Covid relief fund

Will return of inspectors reignite battle over values?

The long-running dispute between Charedi schools and Ofsted could resume with the return of inspections this term

1 min read

September 18, 2020 10:09

Will return of inspectors reignite battle over values?

Shuls rush to comply with new government restrictions before Yomtov

Shofars can be blown on synagogue premises — but in public spaces, permission from the local council is required

4 min read

September 17, 2020 10:32

Shuls rush to comply with new government restrictions before Yomtov

Government forbids garden minyanim; councils to decide on other outdoor religious gatherings

Ministry issues guidance to cover the High Holy-Days

2 min read

September 15, 2020 09:12

Government forbids garden minyanim; councils to decide on other outdoor religious gatherings

Communal organisations still seeking clarity on legality of open-air Rosh Hashanah gatherings

Talks with government ongoing as 'rule of six' comes into force in England

1 min read

September 14, 2020 16:26

Communal organisations still seeking clarity on legality of open-air Rosh Hashanah gatherings

Barnet Council: garden minyanim not allowed under new rules

But shuls can arrange outdoor overflow services

1 min read

September 11, 2020 18:32

Barnet Council: garden minyanim not allowed under new rules

Liberal shuls ponder opening for Yomtov

St John's Wood among synagogues considering a reduced in-person offering. Other congregations have been collaborating on online provision for the festivals

1 min read

September 11, 2020 16:34

Community leaders in urgent talks with government over legality of outdoor events on Rosh Hashanah

Shuls need to know whether the new restrictions on gatherings in England apply to open-air religious ceremonies

2 min read

September 11, 2020 11:21

Community leaders in urgent talks with government over legality of outdoor events on Rosh Hashanah

Stars come out for JW3 in £330k fundraiser

Stephen Fry, Boy George, Mark Ronson and Jason Isaacs among stellar cast in YouTube broadcast hosted by Tracy-Ann Oberman

1 min read

September 11, 2020 10:43

Stars come out for JW3 in £330k fundraiser

Council voices concern as Covid testing in Stamford Hill 'drops dramatically'

'Until we have a sustained drop in infections alongside sustained levels of testing, we can't be complacent,' official warns

1 min read

September 10, 2020 17:57

Council voices concern as Covid testing in Stamford Hill 'drops dramatically'

Six figure charity pay soars

Employees earning more than £100,000 a year in 20 of the leading Jewish charities rose to 36, from 22 in 2016

2 min read

September 10, 2020 12:18

The kabbalistic conjuror who charmed 18th-century London

The Ba'al Shem of London continues to be a source of fascination, as recent books testify

3 min read

September 10, 2020 08:38

The kabbalistic conjuror who charmed 18th-century London

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Simon Rocker

Latest from Simon Rocker

Teens feel less comfortable about attending communal events during pandemic than the over 85s

Ofsted questions plans for strictly Orthodox girls' school in Westcliff

Lord Sacks gives his Yomtov guide to home prayer

Charedi schools group welcomes Ofsted policy on LGBT

More from Simon Rocker

Leeds school receives grant from Covid relief fund

Will return of inspectors reignite battle over values?

Shuls rush to comply with new government restrictions before Yomtov

Government forbids garden minyanim; councils to decide on other outdoor religious gatherings

Communal organisations still seeking clarity on legality of open-air Rosh Hashanah gatherings

Barnet Council: garden minyanim not allowed under new rules

Liberal shuls ponder opening for Yomtov

Community leaders in urgent talks with government over legality of outdoor events on Rosh Hashanah

Stars come out for JW3 in £330k fundraiser

Council voices concern as Covid testing in Stamford Hill 'drops dramatically'

Six figure charity pay soars

The kabbalistic conjuror who charmed 18th-century London