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Chief Rabbi presses government to allow weddings soon

Community Secretary told that suspension of marriage ceremonies causing ' pain and anxiety'

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Chief Rabbi presses government to allow weddings soon

Progressive circumcision ceremonies resume

Progressive circumcision ceremonies resume

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Anxious parents await news on bulge class

Anxious parents await news on bulge class

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United Synagogue: no immediate plans to reopen shuls

United Synagogue: no immediate plans to reopen shuls

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From Roman Catholic to rabbanit

Dr Agnes Veto grew up a 'Roman Catholic Jew' in Budapest but rabbinic texts helped lead her back to her ancestral faith

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June 5, 2020 09:49

From Roman Catholic to rabbanit

Do our children know enough about Israel?

An American study questioned the substance of Israel education in Jewish day schools

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June 5, 2020 09:46

Do our children know enough about Israel?

Government delays introduction of relationships and sex education

Although new curriculum will come into force in September, schools will not have to start teaching it until next summer

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June 4, 2020 16:49

Government delays introduction of relationships and sex education

Safety measures in place as pupils begin the slow return to school

'A huge amount of planning has gone into creating safe spaces,' reports schools' chief

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June 3, 2020 16:41

Safety measures in place as pupils begin the slow return to school

Masorti to consider streaming Shabbat and Yomtov services

The American Conservative movement last month approved digital prayer on Shabbat as long as computer is switched on before

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June 3, 2020 16:31

Masorti to consider streaming Shabbat and Yomtov services

Only one suspected illegal Jewish school under investigation

Loophole in law means other cases are beyond the reach of Ofsted

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June 3, 2020 15:23

Only one suspected illegal Jewish school under investigation

Reform and Liberals lift ban on mourners at funerals

Depending on location, from five to 12 friends and relatives will be allowed to attend

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June 2, 2020 18:32

Reform and Liberals lift ban on mourners at funerals

Outdoor shofar blowings mooted by United Synagogue in back-to-shul plans

Face mask will have to be worn in shul under US proposals

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June 1, 2020 10:03

Outdoor shofar blowings mooted by United Synagogue in back-to-shul plans

Ezekiel’s Shavuot mystery tour

From the imagination of the prophets came a new spiritual literature

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May 27, 2020 14:56

Ezekiel’s Shavuot mystery tour

Mind the gap in kosher shops

'There’s no point in buying kosher if you are going to act treif'

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May 27, 2020 11:53

Governors write to reassure parents ahead of school reopening

In a joint letter to parents, governors from 21 London primaries ask for 'patience and understanding'

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May 27, 2020 10:17

Governors write to reassure parents ahead of school reopening

Appeal launched in Stamford Hill to fund legal fees in custody battles

Hatzolas Yeladim campaign wants to ensure children in divorce cases stay frum

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May 27, 2020 09:14

Appeal launched in Stamford Hill to fund legal fees in custody battles

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