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Immanuel College to hold 'urgent' meeting for parents next week

Future to be discussed in the wake of Covid-related challenges

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Immanuel College to hold 'urgent' meeting for parents next week

Gesher School to move to Moriah site and open secondary classes

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Back to cheder under Covid-compliant rules

3 min read

Complaint to Ofsted over Westcliff school inspection

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Woman receives get after threatening criminal action

Rifka Meyer, who runs a sheitel business in Golders Green, had been waiting for nine years for her religious divorce

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September 24, 2020 15:08

Woman receives get after threatening criminal action

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

September 24, 2020 12:22

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

Ofsted questions plans for strictly Orthodox girls' school in Westcliff

Inspector finds 'significant weaknesses' in proposals

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September 18, 2020 15:08

Ofsted questions plans for strictly Orthodox girls' school in Westcliff

Lord Sacks gives his Yomtov guide to home prayer

'We have an asset which we have never normally had, which is to pray from the depths'

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September 18, 2020 12:37

Lord Sacks gives his Yomtov guide to home prayer

Charedi schools group welcomes Ofsted policy on LGBT

Chinuch UK says Inspection service's recognition that primary schools do not have to teach about same-sex relationships is 'constructive step'

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September 18, 2020 10:44

Charedi schools group welcomes Ofsted policy on LGBT

Leeds school receives grant from Covid relief fund

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Immanuel College to hold 'urgent' meeting for parents next week

Gesher School to move to Moriah site and open secondary classes

Back to cheder under Covid-compliant rules

Complaint to Ofsted over Westcliff school inspection

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Charedi schools group welcomes Ofsted policy on LGBT

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Shuls rush to comply with new government restrictions before Yomtov

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