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On Shavuot let's celebrate rabbinic innovation

While some may argue the 'new is forbidden', rabbis have always been creative in their application of Torah

That mysterious Jewish connection

Some of my best friends are Jewish, jokes Daniel Finkelstein

Bemidbar

“Assuredly, I will speak tenderly to her and lead her through the wilderness and speak tenderly to her” Hosea 2:16

Royal wedding has Jewish flavour

Everything you need to know about the Jewish connections to the modern-day fairy tale

The future is orange — Langdon’s stories of hope

Parents pay emotional tribute to learning disability charity for the help it has given their children

Shabbat and Yomtov times May 18- 25

Times for Shabbat and Shavuot in the week ahead

Jewish group ‘says kaddish’ for Palestinians killed in Gaza

The gathering was advertised on the Facebook page of Meretz UK, the British branch of the left-wing Israeli political party

Richard Verber to become United Synagogue communications chief

Star baker making a business from cakes

Meet the Instagram star who describes herself as 'Mary Berry for the younger generation”

What is Tikkun Leil?

On the night of the festival of Shavuot (the first night of Shavuot in the diaspora), it is traditional for Jews to stay up and learn Torah – a centuries-old custom known as Tikkun Leil Shavuot.

Sir Mick Davis has urged diaspora Jews to question their approach to Israeli actions

The former Jewish Leadership Council chairman asked '[what] is [this] doing to our own morality and the moral wellbeing of our youth?'

It's May day in Maidenhead as Prime Minister visits synagogue

PM opens historical exhibit at her local shul

Premiere of new star Wars film 'feels good'

The iconic role of Han Solo is getting a new spin

Caramel apple cheesecake

I just can't get enough cheesecake, so was delighted to add this unusual recipe from Joe & Seph to my collection.

Now that Hamas's plan is foiled, Egypt must act to help Gaza

Jerusalem Post senior commentator Amotz Asa-El on what must happen after a tumultuous week

Shul nets goodwill from advert in Wembley final programme

Herts synagogue supports its team for showpiece game