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Portion of the week: Toldot

“Isaac dwelt in Gerar… and he said, ‘She is my sister’…. And when he had been there a long time, Abimelech, king of the Philistines looked out at a window and saw Isaac sporting with Rebecca, his wife” Genesis 26:7-8

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November 16, 2023 16:02

A torah (Hebrew scripture) reading. The "yod" - a hand-shaped silver pointer - is used by the reader to mark his or her place in the text.

Challah

Star of David challah

The challah that's been breaking the internet is easier than you think

November 16, 2023 16:00

Cook time: 17 - 20 minutes

Israel Hamas war 2023

Hundreds of schoolchildren march through East London shouting 'Israel is a terror state'

Many children could be seen in school uniforms and accompanied by parents

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November 16, 2023 15:41

Hundreds of schoolchildren march through East London shouting 'Israel is a terror state'

These Israeli families need our help more than ever

The work of the Malki Foundation, which helps families in Israel raising a child with extreme special needs, is particularly important in the wake of October 7

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November 16, 2023 15:38

A small Israeli flag is placed near candles around the fountain at a vigil for the hostages taken by Palestinian militants during the October 7 attack, at Dizengoff Square (Kikar Dizengoff) in the centre of Tel Aviv on November 7, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Anti-Israel protests

Met Police criticised for policing of anti-Israel marches on Armistice weekend

Force under scrutiny after protesters were seen carrying swastika placards, wearing Hamas headbands and praising Hitler

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November 16, 2023 15:17

Met Police criticised for policing of anti-Israel marches on Armistice weekend

Anti-Israel protests

Met Police slammed after anti-Israel protesters allowed to climb war memorial

The force insisted no protesters were breaking the law for scaling the Royal Artillery Memorial in Hyde Park Corner

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November 16, 2023 15:17

Met Police slammed after anti-Israel protesters allowed to climb war memorial

Charity

Anne Frank Trust appoints new chief

Nicola Cobbold, who has spent 16 years working in the non-profit sector, will take over from Daniel Mendoza at end of the month

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November 16, 2023 14:36

Books

Obituary: Tobias Hill

British poet and novelist inspired by London’s immigrant life

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November 16, 2023 14:30

Obituary

Obituary: Trevor Leonard

Newcastle’s ‘poetry mugger’, speaker and local philosopher

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November 16, 2023 14:30

King Charles

Charities receive top voluntary awards from King Charles

The Holocaust Centre North and Hatzola North London are two of 262 charities to be honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

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November 16, 2023 14:27

Charities receive top voluntary awards from King Charles

Judaism

Rabbis graduate to judges in unique study programme

Rabbis studied the laws of conversion, marriage and divorce in a seven-year part time programme

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November 16, 2023 14:18

Rabbis graduate to judges in unique study programme

Kindertransport

King Charles marks 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht by meeting Kindertransport refugees

Six AJR Holocaust survivors and refugees took part in a candle-lighting ceremony

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November 16, 2023 14:11

King Charles marks 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht by meeting Kindertransport refugees

UJIA

Jewish unity is my top priority, says new UJIA chair

Zvi Noé says he has 'never felt more committed to the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with our Israeli brothers and sisters'

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November 16, 2023 13:45

Jewish unity is my top priority, says new UJIA chair

Charity

Legal eagles win first Paperweight awards

Lawyers honoured for their 'selfless giving of time and expertise' in initiative created in memory of Leonie Lewis, herself a passionate volunteer for Jewish advice charity

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November 16, 2023 13:39