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September 27, 2011 10:22

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Simon Rocker,

Simon Rocker

1 min read

Cambridge University has extended the deadline to allow observant Jews to vote for its next Chancellor, because of Succot.

The election to find a successor to Prince Philip has been fixed for Friday October 13 - the second day of Succot - and the following Shabbat.

But according to university regulations, those eligible to vote (anyone with a Cambridge MA or higher degree) must do so in person.

Former Science Minister Lord Sainsbury is the favourite, but radical lawyer Michael Mansfield QC, a supporter of the boycott campaign against Israel, is also contesting the post, as is actor Brian Blessed.

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