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Barry Toberman

Barry Toberman

Barry Toberman was the associate editor (community and news features) of the Jewish Chronicle until 2023.

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Care charities launch unprecedented joint emergency appeal for support

Jewish Care, Nightingale Hammerson and The Fed in Manchester hope to raise millions as they scramble to respond to coronavirus

By Barry Toberman

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Care charities launch unprecedented joint emergency appeal for support

Israel summer youth tours are cancelled because of coronavirus pandemic

Israel summer youth tours are cancelled because of coronavirus pandemic

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Rebbetzin on being rushed to hospital with breathing problems

Rebbetzin on being rushed to hospital with breathing problems

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United Synagogue postpones all stonesettings and limits funeral attendances

United Synagogue postpones all stonesettings and limits funeral attendances

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Golders Green Reform shul member dies from coronavirus

Man was in his 80s with underlying health conditions

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March 24, 2020 12:07

Golders Green Reform shul member dies from coronavirus

Kashrut authority relaxes Pesach certification rules during coronavirus crisis

Kashrut Division of the London Beth Din (KLBD) offers guidance on products that are not under special Pesach supervision

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March 23, 2020 18:34

Kashrut authority relaxes Pesach certification rules during coronavirus crisis

Jewish Blind and Disabled reveals plans for £6m Mill Hill project

Eighth development reflects demand for charity's housing

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March 20, 2020 14:21

Jewish Blind and Disabled reveals plans for £6m Mill Hill project

Rallying call from chiefs to help all during crisis

National and local leaders launch raft of initiatives to help isolated and preserve Jewish life amid unprecedented change

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March 19, 2020 10:36

Rallying call from chiefs to help all during crisis

All United Synagogues to shut because of coronavirus

Chief Rabbi: 'Our Torah obligation to protect the sanctity of life transcends all other considerations'

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March 17, 2020 20:47

All United Synagogues to shut because of coronavirus

Board of Deputies launches good neighours scheme to support those self-isolating

Can I Help You cards can be posted through letter-boxes offering assistance where needed

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March 17, 2020 15:02

Board of Deputies launches good neighours scheme to support those self-isolating

Coronavirus crisis: Jewish Care bans visitors from its homes

Exemption only for relatives of those receiving end of life care

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March 15, 2020 18:43

Coronavirus crisis: Jewish Care bans visitors from its homes

Major North London shul advises over-70s: 'Stay away during coronavirus outbreak'

South Hampstead Synagogue suggests that those most at risk should daven at home

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March 13, 2020 16:40

Major North London shul advises over-70s: 'Stay away during coronavirus outbreak'

Coronavirus crisis: Shuls advised on how to offer a safe kiddush

United Synagogue issues new guidance; Liberal Judaism warns of the impact of outbreak on the isolated

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March 13, 2020 14:26

Coronavirus crisis: Shuls advised on how to offer a safe kiddush

St John's Wood Synagogue rabbi has coronavirus

Yoni Golker is self-isolating. The shul is closed for cleaning and will not be open on Shabbat

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March 13, 2020 12:21

St John's Wood Synagogue rabbi has coronavirus

Restrictions on visitors (and no children) as care homes take emergency coronavirus measures

Skype communications advised as alternative to visits. 'Non-critical gatherings' are cancelled

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March 12, 2020 13:39

Restrictions on visitors (and no children) as care homes take emergency coronavirus measures

Bergen-Belsen trip and London Purim party postponed over coronavirus fears

Organisers of commemoration say it would have been 'irresponsible' to put veterans and survivors at risk

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March 6, 2020 13:33

Bergen-Belsen trip and London Purim party postponed over coronavirus fears

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