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After the A-levels chaos, bumper GCSE results

Jewish schools bask in their pupils’ achievements

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After the A-levels chaos, bumper GCSE results

Schools and pupils’ anger over ‘irreparable’ A-level marking

Schools and pupils’ anger over ‘irreparable’ A-level marking

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Is Sudan pursuing peace deal with Israel too?

Is Sudan pursuing peace deal with Israel too?

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United Synagogue backs independent regulator for safeguarding against sex abuse

United Synagogue backs independent regulator for safeguarding against sex abuse

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Wimbledon doubles champion Angela Buxton dies, aged 85

Injury put paid to a career of huge promise - and her non-admission to the All England Club remained a matter of controversy

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August 18, 2020 11:33

Wimbledon doubles champion Angela Buxton dies, aged 85

A-level U-turn welcomed by Jewish schools

Grades will now be based wholly on teacher assessment rather than modified by the exam regulator

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August 17, 2020 17:56

A-level U-turn welcomed by Jewish schools

JCoSS head castigates government over A-levels ‘failure of the greatest magnitude’

Patrick Moriarty called for an apology for the impact on students

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August 17, 2020 11:54

JCoSS head castigates government over A-levels ‘failure of the greatest magnitude’

Board Commission criticised for ‘downplaying’ racism against Jews of colour

Communal figure of mixed Indian heritage claims investigation prioritises experience of black Jews

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August 5, 2020 18:48

Board Commission criticised for ‘downplaying’ racism against Jews of colour

UK Zionist groups agree on congress delegation after heavy wrangling

Arguments over who was eligible for World Zionist Congress had to be resolved at special tribunal

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August 5, 2020 18:11

UK Zionist groups agree on congress delegation after heavy wrangling

'Pope of liberal Zionism' says independent Palestinian state 'no longer plausible'

The editor of Jewish Currents Peter Beinart told a virtual gathering at Limmud Summer Together that he is now in favour of a confederation of Israeli and Palestinian states

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August 5, 2020 12:26

'Pope of liberal Zionism' says independent Palestinian state 'no longer plausible'

Thought of teaching? This new organisation can help

TalentEducators is looking to bring new people into Jewish education

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August 3, 2020 12:33

Thought of teaching? This new organisation can help

Gateshead's new president says his priority is 'keeping the community safe'

Yosef Schleider also wants to see completion of major project for a new mikveh and hall

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August 2, 2020 16:36

Gateshead's new president says his priority is 'keeping the community safe'

Shadow Education Secretary tells Limmud: ‘Horror’ over Labour antisemitism made me speak about my Jewish background

Kate Green says she needed to talk ‘about the fact it was personal for me too’

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August 2, 2020 13:14

Shadow Education Secretary tells Limmud: ‘Horror’ over Labour antisemitism made me speak about my Jewish background

Fleetwood Mac founder's post-band days as Jewish charity volunteer

Peter Green, who died this week, served lunches at a Jewish Welfare Board home and also gave money to the charity

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July 31, 2020 14:04

Fleetwood Mac founder's post-band days as Jewish charity volunteer

Chief Rabbi agrees new guidelines for Jewish school entry next year

Options will include attending online erev Shabbat services or a new online summer course

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July 29, 2020 17:21

Chief Rabbi agrees new guidelines for Jewish school entry next year

Petition to keep Jewish studies chair at Soas

Position under threat as institution seeks to cut £17 million from its budget

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July 28, 2020 14:47

Petition to keep Jewish studies chair at Soas

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