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Barry Toberman

Barry Toberman

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

Latest from Barry Toberman

UK shul groups and care charities reveal coronavirus contingency plans

Synagogue services could be curtailed and fundraising events cancelled. Welfare homes are preparing for the possibility of cases

By Barry Toberman

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UK shul groups and care charities reveal coronavirus contingency plans

JC Stays: Selina NQ1, Manchester

JC Stays: Selina NQ1, Manchester

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Highly qualified but out of work - new research shows the backgrounds of Jews on the job market

Highly qualified but out of work - new research shows the backgrounds of Jews on the job market

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Mitzvah Day honours its best of the year, as voted for by JC readers

Mitzvah Day honours its best of the year, as voted for by JC readers

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More from Barry Toberman

Kosher wines are on the rise: Let's drink to that

Large and enthusiastic turnout for Kedem Europe's Kosher Food and Wine Experience

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February 12, 2020 20:10

Kosher wines are on the rise: Let's drink to that

Edinburgh faces dilemma over site for £6 million Jewish cultural centre

Choice of venue for community-changing project is between a council property and the redevelopment of the city's Orthodox synagogue

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February 7, 2020 13:29

Edinburgh faces dilemma over site for £6 million Jewish cultural centre

‘I'd attempted suicide: If it wasn’t for Jami, I wouldn’t be here today’

Emotive stories of the support provided by mental health charity help it raise £330,000 from London dinner

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January 31, 2020 12:16

‘I'd attempted suicide: If it wasn’t for Jami, I wouldn’t be here today’

Pioneering community set for move to Stanmore

Harrow-based Mosaic, comprising Reform, Liberal and Masorti congregations, has received planning permission to build modern premises closer to its core membership

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January 30, 2020 17:29

Pioneering community set for move to Stanmore

Human rights and antisemitism expert 'disinvited' from Holocaust memorial event

Professor Rosa Freedman claims she is a victim of 'spurious and non-evidenced accusations of transphobia'

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January 26, 2020 14:22

Human rights and antisemitism expert 'disinvited' from Holocaust memorial event

Nightingale experiences warm the hearts of guests at £1.45 million fundraiser

Clients of welfare charity speak movingly of its impact

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January 15, 2020 18:03

Nightingale experiences warm the hearts of guests at £1.45 million fundraiser

The network which brings big gains for small UK communities

The Jewish Small Communities Network has grown to involve 100 communities and congregations in 80 locations

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November 29, 2019 10:54

The network which brings big gains for small UK communities

Spotlight on Manchester: Changing demographics require new solutions

Planning and funding challenges as mainstream Jewish population declines while the Charedi community grows

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November 15, 2019 10:27

Spotlight on Manchester: Changing demographics require new solutions

Fiddler stars are a perfect match as Norwood raises £3 million from annual dinner

Children and families charity attracts more than 1,000 supporters to West End venue

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November 12, 2019 14:10

Fiddler stars are a perfect match as Norwood raises £3 million from annual dinner

More Head Room as Jami opens Mill Hill shop to showcase work of service users

Charity furthers its campaign to bring the conversation about mental health into the high street. But shoppers will also find some distinctive pieces

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November 9, 2019 13:09

More Head Room as Jami opens Mill Hill shop to showcase work of service users

Smooth Sailing

Our cruise novice discovers Portugal by river cruise on the delightful Douro

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October 27, 2019 15:54

Smooth Sailing

Princess Royal praises Nightingale residents for 'sharing their remarkable life stories' in new book

Writing foreword, princess salutes 'residents' heroic acts of perseverance and survival' and their 'determination to embrace change'

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October 24, 2019 11:57

Princess Royal praises Nightingale residents for 'sharing their remarkable life stories' in new book

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