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Jewish studies scholar awarded major academic prize worth nearly £700,000

David Nirenberg, author of Anti-Judaism, is one of this year’s recipients of the Balzan Prize

By Simon Rocker

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Prizewinning: David Nirenberg (photo: Sameer A Khan/Wikimedia Commons)

Enjoying a strong Jewish education: pupils at Yavneh Primary (photo: Zoe Cooper)

School report: Our new inspection framework can help Jewish education get better

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Spreading the word; Rabbi David Steinberg, co-founder of TheTorah.com

The ex-Aish rabbi who opened up a universe of knowledge

By Simon Rocker

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Engaged with Torah: JFS co-director of Jewish life and learning Abi Keene leads session in beit midrash programme

JFS showered with praise for outstanding Jewish studies

By Simon Rocker

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photo: the Chief Rabbi's Schools Review

the national curriculum

A more flexible national curriculum could benefit Jewish studies

By Simon Rocker

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Enjoying a strong Jewish education: pupils at Yavneh Primary (photo: Zoe Cooper)

Outstanding Jewish studies teaching ‘the norm’ at Yavneh Primary

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Manchester’s King David Primary rated outstanding for Jewish studies

Manchester’s King David Primary rated outstanding for Jewish studies

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

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Jewish school with Muslim majority ranked outstanding for Jewish studies

King David Birmingham’s young stars shine for Pikuach

By Simon Rocker

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May 7, 2024 17:17

King David Birmingham's school sign

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By Jo Rosenfelder

Are Jewish studies in our schools really outstanding?

We need a new framework to assess the teaching of our heritage

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February 28, 2024 16:29

Is it time we changed the way we assess the teaching of Jewish studies? (Photo: Jewish Standard)

Hasmo Boys earn rave review for Jewish studies

Inspectors impressed by Orthodox school’s ability to cater for different levels within its student body

By Simon Rocker

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February 27, 2024 17:31

Enthused and inspired: pupils at Hasmonean High School for Boys

Inspectors hail Etz Chaim’s ‘exceptional Jewish atmosphere’

The Orthodox primary is ranked good overall for its Hebrew and Jewish studies programme

By Simon Rocker

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January 31, 2024 16:28

A blessing on your head at Etz Chaim Primary

‘Outstanding’ Eden praised for its outdoor classes

The cross-communal earns top marks for Jewish studies

By Simon Rocker

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January 26, 2024 12:10

Enjoying the outdoor life; Eden children enjoy a 'Pesach in the Woods' class

Hasmo girls earn top marks for Jewish studies

Inspectors rate the Orthodox secondary school’s religious programme as outstanding in all areas

By Simon Rocker

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January 11, 2024 17:35

Centre of excellence; studying at Hasmonean Girls

Ivrit a strength at outstanding Simon Marks

Other schools could learn about teaching the language from the Hackney primary, inspectors say

By Simon Rocker

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January 11, 2024 15:02

Simon Marks Primary in Stoke Newington

Menorah Foundation’s outstanding Jewish studies praised for creativity

’Exciting’ programme attracts increased Sunday morning attendance

By Simon Rocker

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January 11, 2024 12:03

Playground mural at Menorah Foundation School

Pikuach to stick with one-word assessments of Jewish studies

Jewish inspection service says it will review its new framework at the end of the year

By Simon Rocker

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July 28, 2023 14:25

Pikuach to stick with one-word assessments of Jewish studies

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