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Israeli family celebrates together on the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, on September 25, 2022, in Rananna. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** משפחה חוגגים ישראל חג ערב חג ראש השנה

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Bedfordshire celebrates its first grown-up’s bat mitzvah for almost two decades

Chiara Mitchell-Middleton, who had a Catholic upbringing, converted through Liberal Judaism

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August 24, 2023 12:41

Bedfordshire celebrates its first grown-up’s bat mitzvah for almost two decades

Ice Jewish boy! Greenland’s only known Jew discusses life among the glaciers

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Ice Jewish boy! Greenland’s only known Jew discusses life among the glaciers

US synagogues evacuated after campaign of bomb threats and antisemitic calls

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US synagogues evacuated after campaign of bomb threats and antisemitic calls

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The search for a messiah is ever present in human history

The Jewish version may be understated, but belief in the coming of the Messiah is one of Maimonides’ principles of faith

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AXE9KK Tanna island, Sulphur Bay village, Vanuatu - Tannese army of the John Frum Cargo Cult movement parade - 15th Feb celebration

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For our children’s sake, it’s time we cared for our planet

A burning sense of responsibility towards our offspring drives me to care passionately for our beautiful, God-infused planet

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For our children’s sake, it’s time we cared for our planet

York welcomes first rabbi since 1290 expulsion

One of the worst antisemitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in York in 1190, when an estimated 150 Jewish people were killed

By Rosa Doherty

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York welcomes first rabbi since 1290 expulsion

The chaplain’s tale of bedside prayers and a final song

Rabbi Eryn London explains why she has co-authored a new handbook for hospital visiting

By Simon Rocker

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Hospital Ward: Elderly Man Resting in Bed, His Caring Beautiful Wife Supports Him Sitting Beside, Happy Couple Together, They Talk, Remember Good Times. Old Man Recovering successfuly After Sickness

United Synagogue publishes new Singer's Siddur

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the siddur is the 'only prayer book' congregants need

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J7 Global Task Force formed to address surge in antisemitism internationally

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The phrase " Zero tolerance for antisemitism " drawn on a carton banner in hand. A girl holds a cardboard with an inscription. Girls on the street. Protest, march. Rally.

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We cannot do spiritual growth all on our own

Even our biblical ancestors sometimes got it wrong

The changing trends in Yom Tov hats

The art of Abraham: the medieval Jewish artist who created a masterpiece machzor

York's first rabbi since 1290 expulsion heralds new era for Jewish community

Westminster role for first female Czech rabbi

The extra ingredient in making festivals special: family memories

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