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Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

Accepting non-Jews into shuls will benefit the whole community

Lowering the barriers to community is part and parcel of the reality of intermarriage

By Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

2 min read

Close up image depicting the Jewish religious symbol of the star of David inside a synagogue. The star is in silhouette, while in the background stained glass windows are blurred out of focus. Horizontal colour image with copy space.

Travel in time back to Yom Kippur at the Great Synagogue of Aleppo - thanks to the modern miracle of virtual reality

Travel in time back to Yom Kippur at the Great Synagogue of Aleppo - thanks to the modern miracle of virtual reality

By Jotam Confino

3 min read

We were arguing in 1841 — and happily, the broiges is still going

We were arguing in 1841 — and happily, the broiges is still going

By Harry Freedman

4 min read

We’ve come a long way since Fiddler! A history of UK Jews on stage and screen

We’ve come a long way since Fiddler! A history of UK Jews on stage and screen

4 min read

From schmutter sellers to stylists, how Jews made their mark on British fashion

From schmutter sellers to stylists, how Jews made their mark on British fashion

2 min read

385848 20: Actors, left to right, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica Geller and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller star in NBC's comedy series "Friends" episode "The One with the Holiday Armadillo." In this corner, hailing from the north pole Santa Claus. In this corner, hailing from Texas the Holiday Armadillo. (Photo by Warner Bros. Television)

Hadley Freeman

By Hadley Freeman

Yes kids, Rosh Hashanah IS as good as Christmas

2 min read

Close up image depicting a rear view of two Jewish men sitting together inside a synagogue. They have their heads bowed in prayer and they are wearing the traditional Jewish skull cap - otherwise known as a kippah or yarmulke - on their heads. Horizontal color image with copy space.

Most Israelis think having a Jewish father doesn't make you Jewish

By Georgia L Gilholy

2 min read

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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

By Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

We give thanks for Her Majesty’s exemplary life

The Chief Rabbi pays tribute to Her Majesty, who, for 70 remarkable years, was an exemplary figurehead for our country and champion of the finest values of our society

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September 16, 2022 14:49

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II attends the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington Station on May 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Anglo-Jewry embraces a familiar King

While still in mourning, our community looks to a future in safe hands

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

6 min read

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September 15, 2022 13:45

Anglo-Jewry embraces a familiar King

David Aberbach

By David Aberbach

Salman Rushdie and the Jewish tradition of literary dissidents

Biblical prophets such as Jeremiah were persecuted and murdered for denouncing injustice and corrupt institutions

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September 13, 2022 10:39

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Ukrainian embassy in Israel has again warned against Chasidic pilgrimage to Uman this Rosh Hashanah

Despite warnings, upwards of 100 pilgrims have already arrived ahead of the holiday

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

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September 8, 2022 12:30

UMAN, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 18: Jewish pilgrims on the relatively empty streets on September 18, 2020 in Uman, Ukraine. Despite travel restrictions imposed by Ukraine meant to curb the spread of Covid-19, a few thousand pilgrims have managed to arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Uman is home to the tomb Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, founder of a prominent Hasidic movement. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Josh Howie

The Howie Bunch: The kindness of my keto mentor

With the only diet guaranteed to work on Jews being the bacon/ shrimp diet, where all you’re allowed to eat is pork and shellfish, I did the next best thing - keto with intermittent fasting

3 min read

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August 26, 2022 15:11

Delicious vegetarian pizza with champignon mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella, peppers and black olives, isolated on white background

The lawyer who wants to help free our minds

Roland Brandman’s new book, Sapphire Mind, mines the rich tradition of Jewish meditation

By Simon Rocker

4 min read

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August 26, 2022 15:08

The lawyer who wants to help free our minds

Baby, I loved your big day

Jennifer Lipman felt so lucky to be able to celebrate with family and friends

By Jennifer Lipman

2 min read

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August 25, 2022 11:17

Baby, I loved your big day

The rise and rise of 'Jew-ish' weddings

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash aren't the only mixed-faith couple to opt for a chupah

5 min read

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August 18, 2022 12:58

Rabbi Lisa Barrett at the marriage of Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash (Photo: Chelsea White)

Jonathan Boyd

By Jonathan Boyd

The identikit Jewish household doesn’t exist

Tradition prizes coupledom, but lifelong singletons are just as much a part of the community

2 min read

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August 11, 2022 14:43

The identikit Jewish household doesn’t exist

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