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Obituary: George da Costa

Born Ramsgate, February 1, 1923. Died Broadstairs, October 14, 2008, aged 85.

Obituary: Benny Hantman

Born Newcastle, May 5, 1922. Died London, September 28, 2008, aged 86.

Obituary: Judy Shaviv

Born London, April 16, 1951. Died December 2, 2008, Toronto, Canada, aged 57.

Rising costs fuel appeal by mikveh

Soaring gas and electricity bills are key factors behind a substantial increase in costs which threatens the future of the Edgware communal ladies’ mikveh.

Artist remembered in his home city

Kosher Kanteen is on menu for Brent Cross

The first kosher restaurant in a major UK shopping centre will open in Brent Cross in the spring.

Norwood's £33m man

BDO Stoy Hayward partner Andrew Viner is Norwood’s new treasurer, overseeing a recession-trimmed £33 million budget.

Sparking regional innovation

Communities outside the capital can apply for a share of a £100,000 fund to support innovative Jewish projects.

Simchah of the week: Benjamin and Jessica Rubens

Music to the ears of pre-schoolers

Barnet mums who once ran a toddler group at the local United Synagogue have come up with a new concept for pre-schoolers and their parents.

Race to thank cancer victim’s care charity

The step-brother of 24-year-old Maccabi cricketer Richard Ableson, who died in New York from a leukaemia-related illness in December, is running next month’s Watford Half-Marathon as a thank-you to a supportive charity.

Faces and Places - 16th January 2009

A Manchester crowd raises £1 million for UJIA projects

Thailand: The pavilion comes with crickets

Margaritas and mangrove swamps — life in an untypical Thai village.

Portugal: Sunshine with all the home comforts

The Algarve may lack adventure, but it’s great for sunshine and golf.

Team of the week - 16th January 2009