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Police issued penalty notices to mikveh users

They defied doctors' call for men not to visit ritual baths during coronavirus crisis

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Police issued penalty notices to mikveh users

Sweet memories of Maimouna

Sweet memories of Maimouna

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Police break up prayer gathering in Hackney

Police break up prayer gathering in Hackney

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Rabbi’s vigil maintains Bevis Marks tradition of more than 300 years

Rabbi’s vigil maintains Bevis Marks tradition of more than 300 years

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New video recalls Pesach in the Middle East

Sephardi Voices UK has produced a video for Passover as part of its oral history project

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April 8, 2020 11:11

New video recalls Pesach in the Middle East

Gateshead eases rules on Pesach in response to coronavirus

'The overall situation remains critical and we must all continue to take full responsibility'.

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April 8, 2020 08:11

Gateshead eases rules on Pesach in response to coronavirus

When Sinatra sung at the Seder

From talmudic demonology to kibbutniks in the spring, a new book tells the story of the Haggadah

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April 7, 2020 10:35

When Sinatra sung at the Seder

Conversions go online - and into brine

Kevin Darvill, who lives in north Devon, got in the Atlantic Ocean after being accepted into the faith by video link

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April 6, 2020 10:50

Conversions go online - and into brine

GP's 'horror' that some mikvaot remain open

She was so angry she reported the matter to police

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April 6, 2020 10:17

GP's 'horror' that some mikvaot remain open

Adding Scandi flavour to online education options

You can join other European Jews for digital programme in English

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April 6, 2020 07:59

Adding Scandi flavour to online education options

Borehamwood shapes up busily to virtual life

The United Synagogue's biggest congregation has sprung into action with a raft of activities and assistance

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April 3, 2020 14:06

Borehamwood shapes up busily to virtual life

Masorti green lights Seder livestreaming - if camera is on before Yomtov

Movement seeks to 'mitigate loneliness at a time when being with those we love and cherish is of the greatest significance'

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April 3, 2020 12:10

Masorti green lights Seder livestreaming - if camera is on before Yomtov

Chickens in short supply for London's strictly Orthodox

Some retail outlets have restricted sales after shortages

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April 2, 2020 12:32

Chickens in short supply for London's strictly Orthodox

Chief Rabbis call on Jews to unite for a 'Shabbat of kindness'

Pray for humankind before lighting candles on Friday, 11 Chief Rabbis say

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April 2, 2020 09:50

Chief Rabbis call on Jews to unite for a 'Shabbat of kindness'

Clore Tikva back to being a good school

Ofsted impressed by enaging teaching and LGBT and interfaith awareness

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March 31, 2020 14:05

Clore Tikva back to being a good school

Police praise Hackney Charedim for locking synagogues

Local officers salute efforts to 'protect the community'

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March 31, 2020 11:01

Police praise Hackney Charedim for locking synagogues

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