Simon Rocker

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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

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Will return of inspectors reignite battle over values?

Shuls rush to comply with new government restrictions before Yomtov

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

2 min read

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

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Barnet Council: garden minyanim not allowed under new rules

But shuls can arrange outdoor overflow services

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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September 10, 2020 08:38

The kabbalistic conjuror who charmed 18th-century London

The Brit in charge of global schools network

World Ort endeavours to provide children with an understanding of 'global citizenship', says its new chief executive Dan Green

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September 10, 2020 08:38

The Brit in charge of global schools network

Sir Ronald Harwood has died aged 85

The author of plays such as The Dresser and Quartet was an Oscar-winning screenwriter

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September 9, 2020 09:35

Revised GCSE textbooks published following complaints of anti-Israel bias

Board of Deputies says new edition of books gives 'balanced and accurate portrayal'

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September 8, 2020 10:08

Revised GCSE textbooks published following complaints of anti-Israel bias

Scottish Jewish council backs measure to outlaw 'stirring up hatred'

Critics say the proposal is too vague and a threat to free speech

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September 7, 2020 09:59

Scottish Jewish council backs measure to outlaw 'stirring up hatred'

Hackney Council issues mask-wearing reminder as Stamford Hill coronavirus cases rise

Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations backs call from local leaders

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September 4, 2020 14:26

Hackney Council issues mask-wearing reminder as Stamford Hill coronavirus cases rise

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Simon Rocker

Latest from Simon Rocker

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

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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

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

Six figure charity pay soars

The kabbalistic conjuror who charmed 18th-century London

The Brit in charge of global schools network

Sir Ronald Harwood has died aged 85

Revised GCSE textbooks published following complaints of anti-Israel bias

Scottish Jewish council backs measure to outlaw 'stirring up hatred'

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