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Any questions...for the next US president?

No, not that US president! The JC grilled the three candidates – Claire Lemer, Marc Meyer and Saul Taylor – who are standing to be the next president of the United Synagogue about the role of women, rabbinical burnout, Zionism – and the best thing about kiddush

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(l-r) Marc Meyer, Saul Taylor and Claire Lemer, who are standing to be the next president of the United Synagogue

New leader of the Tribe is announced

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New leader of the Tribe is announced

By Ahron Asher Moss

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United Synagogue presidential contenders; (from left) Saul Taylor, Marc Meyer and Claire Lemer

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Three vie to be next United Synagogue president

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Rabbi David Mason of HIAS-JCORE argues that welcoming refugees is fundamental to the Jewish value of tzedakah - justice

This Refugee Week, let’s open our hearts to those seeking a safe haven

By Rabbi David Mason

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Hampstead Shul appoints new rabbinic couple

Hampstead Synagogue

Hampstead Shul appoints new rabbinic couple

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Dayan Ivan and Rebbetzin Rachie Binstock (photo: St John's Wood Synagogue)

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Senior rabbinic couple of St John’s Wood Synagogue to retire early next year

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(l-r) Rebbetzin Jacqueline Feldman, Rabbi Elchonon Feldman and Rebbetzin Eva Chapper (Photo: Leivi Saltman Photography)

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United Synagogue announces new rabbinic leadership

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Could the UK’s largest Orthodox synagogue body have its first woman president?

The United Synagogue will elect a new lay leader this summer – and the race has begun

By Simon Rocker

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April 16, 2025 12:09

United Synagogue presidential contenders; (from left) Saul Taylor, Marc Meyer and Claire Lemer

We’re largely Zionists – but that doesn’t stop us rowing over Israel

What the British Jewish community thinks about Israel 18 months after October 7

By Jane Prinsley

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April 10, 2025 11:27

We’re largely Zionists – but that doesn’t stop us rowing over Israel

US Chesed appeal to support hundreds of families this Pesach

The match-funding campaign raised over £500,000

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April 1, 2025 16:55

The US Chesed match-funding appeal raised over £500,000 to feed hundreds of families over Pesach and the rest of the year (Photo: United Synagogue)

Kisharon Langdon and United Synagogue members share in the fun of Purim prep

The event was part of the US’ Cross Community Zone Challenge programme

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March 14, 2025 17:35

The US' Cross Community Zone Challenge participants joining with Daniel, whom Kisharon Langdon supports (Photo: Kisharon Langdon)

Women are more empowered, but there is still some way to go

As we approach International Women’s Day, the CEO of the United Synagogue writes about the changing role of women in the organisation

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March 5, 2025 15:56

Golders Green Synagogue's women's Megillah reading

United Synagogue puts disabilities in the spotlight in a series of short films

The videos are being shown on social media platforms

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February 17, 2025 15:57

Richard, whose daughter, Mika, has cerebral palsy, and Hazel, who has cerebral palsy, shared their experiences of accessibility in synagogues in a video produced by the United Synagogue (Photo: United Synagogue/X)

Senior United Synagogue rabbi suddenly leaves his congregation

Rabbi Mendel Lew of Stanmore and Canon’s Park has stepped away from his duties by ‘mutual consent’, members are told

By Simon Rocker

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February 16, 2025 13:18

Rabbi Mendel Lew (photo: United Synagogue)

Only half Jewish school parents in London and a third in Manchester pay religious studies contributions

‘Brutally honest’ report details challenges facing schools as Chief Rabbi calls for effort to ‘raise the bar’ in Jewish education

By Simon Rocker

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February 14, 2025 15:02

UK Jewish schools excel in fostering Jewish identity (picture: Chief Rabbi's Schools Review)

At last my family feels truly part of the Jewish community

Our rabbi and rebbetzin have opened their arms – and hearts – to us and our autistic son

By Clare Diskin

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December 18, 2024 12:45

Clare Diskin and her son

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