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BDS

Chief Rabbi urges Methodist church to drop BDS ‘stance’

Rabbi Mirvis's intervention comes after the church affirmed its support for parts of the anti-Israel campaign

1 min read

July 7, 2022 14:14

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on January 26, 2017 in London, England. The commemorative event, attended by religious leaders, heard testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust, in which millions of predominantly Jewish people were killed. National Holocaust Day on February 27 marks the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Mitzvah Day

Everything in the garden is lovely for Harrow MP as Mitzvah Day cleans up in Stanmore

Bob Blackman joins shul and other volunteers to tidy a local park

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November 7, 2022 11:15

Everything in the garden is lovely for Harrow MP as Mitzvah Day cleans up in Stanmore

Supporting Ukraine

Maidenhead Synagogue's pet project answers Ukrainian SOS

Shul dispatches a truck-load of pet food for dogs and cats left behind by refugees with family and friends

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April 4, 2023 10:18

Maidenhead Synagogue's pet project answers Ukrainian SOS

Israel

The Israeli musician who makes the mandolin sing

Israeli musician Avi Avital found fame with an unusual stringed instrument with a rich Jewish history

4 min read

June 29, 2023 15:33

Music

Me & You: ‘It’s a mystery where Noah’s imagination comes from’

Composer Noah Max and his father Robert discuss how they both made a success of their musical talents

4 min read

November 3, 2022 14:46

Me & You: ‘It’s a mystery where Noah’s imagination comes from’

Lily Ebert

How Dov Forman reunited Lily Ebert with her brother's lost book

The great-grandson of the Holocaust survivor travelled to Hungary to rescue an 80 year old book of Exodus

2 min read

July 21, 2023 11:29

How Dov Forman reunited Lily Ebert with her brother's lost book

Film

Fisherman’s Friends: One and All Film review: - the Shanty singers return

Unnecessary sequel sees the return of James Purefoy as taciturn band leader Jim and features an impressive turn from Irish rockabilly singer Imelda May as his love interest

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August 19, 2022 10:29

Fishermanâ€™s Friends James Purefoy, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury, Maggie Steed, David Hayman

Census

Board of Deputies calls for Jewish 'ethnicity' to be included on Census form

'We are concerned many Jewish citizens... will not feel fully counted'

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November 30, 2022 10:16

Board of Deputies calls for Jewish 'ethnicity' to be included on Census form

Kent

Vandalised Kent synagogue raises over £8,000 to boost security

Chatham Memorial shul has been hit by 12 attacks over the last decade

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September 27, 2023 11:26

Vandalised Kent synagogue raises over £8,000 to boost security

Germany

German police investigating Nazi salutes at Oktoberfest event

The state security service are investigating after footage of the incident went viral

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September 28, 2023 10:30

German police investigating Nazi salutes at Oktoberfest event

Ofsted

Ofsted: Simon Marks close to outstanding

Hackney primary told it could achieve top grade at next full inspection

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February 20, 2023 11:55

Ofsted

King David Birmingham still good - but inspectors set to return

Jewish ethos helps pupils to learn about tolerance and respect

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January 24, 2023 18:12

King David Birmingham still good - but inspectors set to return

Who stabbed Tair? The murder mystery that has gripped Israel

The slaying of a 13-year-old girl killed in 2006 became a national obsession - now a documentary about the case is coming to the UK

4 min read

July 27, 2023 13:15

Who stabbed Tair? The murder mystery that has gripped Israel

Israeli Judicial Reform

Tens of thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem in judicial reforms protest

The Knesset today began the process of enacting highly controversial legislation to reduce the power of the courts

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July 23, 2023 12:41

Tens of thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem in judicial reforms protest

Arts

Dorothy Bohm, photographer who fled Nazis, dies at 98

A distinguished photographer who made a huge contribution to the cultural life of the UK

3 min read

March 21, 2023 17:19

Dorothy Bohm, photographer who fled Nazis, dies at 98

Iran

Iran to close British embassy in Tehran and hit UK with fresh sanctions

Exclusive: Iranian officials revealed the news at a secret London meeting with gulf ambassadors

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February 24, 2023 12:18

Iranian security forces stand guard outside the British embassy in Iran's capital Tehran on October 27, 2022 as students gather for an anti-Britain demonstration condemning the United Kingdom's support of London-based Iranian opposition TV stations and anti-government protests in Iran. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

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