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Jewish Culture Month

Jewish Culture Month launches programme of more than 100 events

The Board of Deputies is behind the inaugural celebration of the Jewish contribution to UK society

By Alma Green

1 min read

Walking tours of the Jewish East End will feature in Jewish Culture Month (Photo: Getty)

Jane Lush (right) with Badannie Gee (far left) and Debbie Fox, JLC interim CEO and Jane Lush (Photo: JLC)

International Women's Day 2026

‘To get ahead, trust your instincts’ says ‘Strictly’ creator

By Gaby Wine

4 min read

Hostages

‘To get the media interested in the hostages, we needed to do something to grab their attention’

By Gaby Wine

3 min read

West London Synagogue

West London Synagogue organ being restored – by same company which built it 120 years ago

By Ben Conway

3 min read

Stephen Loofe and wife Suzi (Photo: courtesy)

Prostate Cancer

Chai reports 63 per cent increase in prostate cancer appointments in the last five years

By Gaby Wine

5 min read

DeafShul

BSL pioneer looks to improve access for deaf Jews in synagogues across the UK

By Ben Conway

5 min read

Paperweight

Paperweight to tackle digital exclusion

By Gaby Wine

1 min read

David Hayes (left) and student rabbi Richard Allen Greene (Photo: David Ehrlich)

Sheffield

Third bar mitzvah...is a first for the rabbi

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Leo Baeck College

Leo Baeck College starts new chapter with opening of reading room

By Gaby Wine

1 min read

Board of Deputies

Karen Newman becomes new vice-president of Board of Deputies

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

International Women's Day

Wizo recognises that women so often take on the less visible pressures (Photo: Getty)

Investing in women is not a niche cause. It is nation-building

On the eve of International Women’s Day on March 8, the head of Wizo UK shares how the charity gives vital support to women during conflict – and during peacetime

By Maureen Fisher

2 min read

‘At Charity Extra, we think about the psychology of why people give tzedakah’Schools roadshow helps Jewish students to be their proud selves at university

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mediation

How mediation can turn arguments into agreements

A neutral voice can protect children from being caught in the middle

By Rebekah Gershuny

2 min read

Young couple in serious discussion with mental health professional during marriage counseling session sit on sofa in living room at home. Therapy session and mental health concept.

Circumcision

It’s time to protect circumcision through best practice

All mohelim should be medically qualified, argues the convenor of the Reform Beit Din

By Rabbi Jonathan Romain

2 min read

Jewish Women's Aid

Misogyny often starts online. We can no longer afford to ignore it

Jewish Women’s Aid works with young people to prevent the normalisation of toxic behaviour before it escalates

By Ilana Hutchinson

3 min read

Opinion

Why are we waiting for the government to parent our kids?

Nearly 75 per cent of mums and dads want to ban social media for under 16-year-olds

By Naomi Lerer

3 min read

KeshetUK

We’re helping LGBT+ Jews feel more connected to their communities

Belonging in Ritual will provide a digital portal of LGBT+ inclusive resources for rabbis and synagogues

By Ariel Chapman

2 min read

Masa Yisraeli

It’s more urgent than ever to strengthen ties between Israeli and diaspora youth

The World Jewish-Zionist Youth Congress showed we can still build a sense of belonging

By Uri Cohen

2 min read

Etgar

Knowing how to debate Israel isn’t optional. It’s essential

In a polarised world, Jewish students must be equipped to defend, question and celebrate Israel with confidence

By Jo Rosenfelder

2 min read

Community

Jewish Culture Month launches programme of more than 100 events

‘To get ahead, trust your instincts’ says ‘Strictly’ creator

‘To get the media interested in the hostages, we needed to do something to grab their attention’

West London Synagogue organ being restored – by same company which built it 120 years ago

Chai reports 63 per cent increase in prostate cancer appointments in the last five years

BSL pioneer looks to improve access for deaf Jews in synagogues across the UK

Paperweight to tackle digital exclusion

Third bar mitzvah...is a first for the rabbi

Leo Baeck College starts new chapter with opening of reading room

Karen Newman becomes new vice-president of Board of Deputies

Investing in women is not a niche cause. It is nation-building

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How mediation can turn arguments into agreements

It’s time to protect circumcision through best practice

Misogyny often starts online. We can no longer afford to ignore it

Why are we waiting for the government to parent our kids?

We’re helping LGBT+ Jews feel more connected to their communities

It’s more urgent than ever to strengthen ties between Israeli and diaspora youth

Knowing how to debate Israel isn’t optional. It’s essential