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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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Masorti Judaism

Masorti is developing four new communities in London and Brighton

Movement is looking to grow, attracting members 'from all sides of the Jewish spectrum'

By Barry Toberman

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Masorti is developing four new communities in London and Brighton

UK communities express interest in following the model of pioneering Brighton campus

UK communities express interest in following the model of pioneering Brighton campus

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Londoners have belated bar mitzvahs at emotional Kotel ceremony

Londoners have belated bar mitzvahs at emotional Kotel ceremony

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

'The best seats in the house? We had the best seats in the world for the coronation'

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May 3, 2023 10:59

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Marathon runners raise six-figures for Jewish charities

Dozens of runners took on this year's marathon for community causes

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April 26, 2023 13:37

Marathon runners raise six-figures for Jewish charities

Norwich Lord Mayor's 'heartfelt apology' to Jewish community for first blood libel

Addressing a civic Seder, Councillor Kevin Maguire makes the apology for the false accusation of ritual murder in 1144

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April 18, 2023 10:11

Norwich Lord Mayor's 'heartfelt apology' to Jewish community for first blood libel

Reform and Liberal UK synagogue movements announce merger plan

Liberal Judaism and Movement for Reform Judaism will work together to create unified organisation

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April 17, 2023 10:27

Reform and Liberal UK synagogue movements announce merger plan

How Nightingale Hammerson chief tackles challenges on the homes front

Jenny Pattinson oversees a £40m redevelopment in north London and the 'outstanding' Nightingale House in Clapham

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April 5, 2023 12:30

How Nightingale Hammerson chief tackles challenges on the homes front

Jewish Women's Aid CEO leaves after just a month in post

Alison Rosen refused to sign an NDA from the charity

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April 5, 2023 09:41

Cork finally gets a Sefer Torah, thanks to support of American rabbi

Community leader travels to the States for the handover of the scroll, donated by a Boston congregation

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March 31, 2023 09:43

Cork finally gets a Sefer Torah, thanks to support of American rabbi

Jewish charities seek a share of Jeremy Hunt's £101 million but doubt if they'll benefit

The Chancellor pledged the money in the Budget to support operating costs in difficult times

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March 23, 2023 16:58

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with the despatch box to present his spring budget to parliament on March 15, 2023 in London, England. Highlights of the 2023 budget are an increase in the tax-free allowance for pensions which the Chancellor hopes will stem the number of people taking retirement, a package of help for swimming pools affected by the increase in energy bills and changes to childcare support for parents on universal credit. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Barnet Mayor praises Jami's Head Room café for bringing mental health to the high street

Councillor Alison Moore says the dining and support venture is 'a model we ought to be sharing'

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March 22, 2023 18:21

Barnet Mayor praises Jami's Head Room café for bringing mental health to the high street

Dublin Orthodox synagogue goes on sale for £6.6 million

The Irish congregation has acquired smaller premises to cater for its future needs

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March 17, 2023 10:35

Dublin Orthodox synagogue goes on sale for £6.6 million

Masorti shul offers 'pay what you want' membership... and discovers that many are happy to pay more

St Albans Masorti congregants have been given the option of paying the current rate, the higher 'true' cost of services or discounted membership. The response has surprised its rabbi

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March 16, 2023 11:13

Masorti shul offers 'pay what you want' membership... and discovers that many are happy to pay more

Wizo makes an exhibition of itself as an alternative to dinner

Welfare charity hosts a powerful immersive display to showcase its welfare work in Israel to existing and potential donors

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March 15, 2023 18:40

Wizo makes an exhibition of itself as an alternative to dinner

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