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How women rose to Orthodox synagogue leadership
Cautious progress rather than rapid change has been the order of the day
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United Synagogue President condemns riots and offers support to diverse workforce
Over 1,300 officers were deployed across London last night in response to reports of far-right actions
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Rabbi Jason and Rebbetzin Elise Kleiman are Pinner’s new rabbinic couple
They will be moving to the United Synagogue community from the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Synagogue in Leeds
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Lessons in preventing rabbinic burnout
A United Synagogue initiative is succeeding in recruiting, retaining and supporting its rabbis and rebbetzins
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Rabbi Dr Michael Harris to leave Hampstead Synagogue after 30 years
Hampstead rabbi to make aliyah – the ‘only adequate response to October 7’
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Synagogues are starting to remove stumbling blocks for people with disabilities
There is rarely no solution to accessibility issues
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United Synagogue’s new guidebook will open doors for people with disabilities
The booklet includes brand new symbols of accessibility features such as Shabbat lifts
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Much-loved United Synagogue burial chief dies
The Chief Rabbi has paid tribute to Melvyn Hartog
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Manchester rabbinic couple picked for Borehamwood
Rabbi Greg and Rebbetzin Hannah Bank have been recommended for Yavneh minyan at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue
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Thousands join prayers for Israel
Online prayers were hosted by the United Synagogue
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Thousands will rely on food parcels this Pesach
The United Synagogue’s welfare department will be delivering to over 800 families
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Let’s talk schools: why we need a schools review
Can the Jewish education system be smarter and more effective? We’ll be looking to see
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Former US rabbi warns of burnout
Rabbi David Mason left Muswell Hill synagogue to work at a charity
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Meet the mensches making up minyans for the rest of us day in, day out
What motivates people to perform this mitzvah for their fellow Jews? Gaby Koppel asks them
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US removes video of children singing from social media after antisemitic abuse
The United Synagogue shared the video of Jewish School children singing Hatikva
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Obituary: Carl Davis
Composer-conductor whose prolific film, TV and theatre career encompassed a revival of the world of silent films
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