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Orthodox students twice as likely to experience sexual abuse says Israeli report

A report based on Israeli Welfare Ministry data shows that separating by gender does not reduce the number of sexual assaults on children

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October 3, 2022 12:31

Young students seen learning in the classroom at the opening of the new school year in a school for ultra orthodox jewish boys, in Beit Shemesh, August 28, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ???? ????? ??????? ????? ?????

Schools

Heads face 'impossible' challenge over funding

The existing squeeze on budgets is set to get worse

1 min read

November 13, 2022 13:19

Elstree

Borehamwood and Elstree seeks members' views on breaking up the biggest United Synagogue congregation

Shul leaders launch consultation on proposed development of main site and whether its Southside minyan should become a separate US community

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March 2, 2023 09:39

Borehamwood and Elstree seeks members' views on breaking up the biggest United Synagogue congregation

Sidrah

The Torah reading for second day of Shavuot

“If [your servant] says to you, ‘I shall not leave you, for I love you and your home’ for it is good by him” Deuteronomy 15:16

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May 25, 2023 09:39

The Torah reading for second day of Shavuot

Israel

Two cases of monkeypox reported in Israel

Both patients have been hospitalised and are said to be in a good condition

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May 22, 2022 10:24

UNDATED ? MAY 27: In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient?s hand May 27, 2003. The CDC said the viral disease monkeypox, thought to be spread by prairie dogs, has been detected in the Americas for the first time with about 20 cases reported in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. (Photo Courtesy of CDC/Getty Images)

Books

Meet the ‘Jewish American hero’ whose bookstore is improving the world

The story is the focus of a warm and quirky documentary released this week

6 min read

June 29, 2023 15:20

Meet the ‘Jewish American hero’ whose bookstore is improving the world

Letchworth, the thriving Jewish community that time forgot

The story of how the garden city went from having the highest proportion of Jews to none illustrates a much bigger picture

4 min read

July 20, 2023 14:00

Letchworth, the thriving Jewish community that time forgot

The Eye of Sauron is on Ukraine and it’s coming for us next

If Russia wins, we will have to live with the consequences for decades. Those will include a genuine fear of war, which will mean huge defence spending — and psychological costs

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June 16, 2022 13:02

The Eye of Sauron is on Ukraine and it’s coming for us next

Holocaust

Kandinsky painting with a tragic Holocaust past for sale at Sotheby's

Auctioneers expect restituted work to fetch $45m

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February 8, 2023 13:35

Kandinsky painting with a tragic Holocaust past for sale at Sotheby's

Charities

Jewish charities seek a share of Jeremy Hunt's £101 million but doubt if they'll benefit

The Chancellor pledged the money in the Budget to support operating costs in difficult times

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March 23, 2023 16:58

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with the despatch box to present his spring budget to parliament on March 15, 2023 in London, England. Highlights of the 2023 budget are an increase in the tax-free allowance for pensions which the Chancellor hopes will stem the number of people taking retirement, a package of help for swimming pools affected by the increase in energy bills and changes to childcare support for parents on universal credit. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

43 Group

'Brave' 43 Group founding member Jules Konopinski dies aged 93

The community hero fought against Oswald Mosley’s fascist mobs in the 1950s and 60s

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July 18, 2023 11:47

'Brave' 43 Group founding member Jules Konopinski dies aged 93

BBC

BBC 'broke law' in reporting on Oxford Street bus antisemitism, claim victims' lawyers

Bus passengers 'categorically deny' issuing any slur against Muslims

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December 17, 2021 18:07

BBC 'broke law' in reporting on Oxford Street bus antisemitism, claim victims' lawyers

This Rosh Hashanah, I will strengthen Labour's ties with British Jews

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's Rosh Hashanah message to the community

1 min read

September 20, 2022 16:09

Close up of shofar ,Hebrew prayer book and apple on a table- symbols for

Film review: Book of Love

This romcom set in Mexico is a hoot

1 min read

February 10, 2022 15:45

Extrapolations TV review: You won’t save Earth like this

Climate-change drama commits the critical error of making the message the story

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March 23, 2023 15:31

Extrapolations TV review: You won’t save Earth like this

Israel

Rabbi Dee criticises CNN for implying “moral equivalency” between family murder and IDF

Rabbi Dee previously said he holds 'no hatred' for the murderers

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April 25, 2023 16:38

Rabbi Dee criticises CNN for implying “moral equivalency” between family murder and IDF

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