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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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Queen Elizabeth II

'The Queen had the most wonderful way with people': Norwood's memories of the charity's patron

Her Majesty regularly sent messages of support and when visiting Norwood services made residents feel at ease

By Barry Toberman

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'The Queen had the most wonderful way with people': Norwood's memories of the charity's patron

Manchester welfare charity's fears over finances as cost of living crisis bites

Manchester welfare charity's fears over finances as cost of living crisis bites

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East End Jews in the 20th century: Brady clubs recalled in new exhibition

East End Jews in the 20th century: Brady clubs recalled in new exhibition

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Brighton sells its housing opportunities with weekly tours of new communal hub

Brighton sells its housing opportunities with weekly tours of new communal hub

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Baroness Merron has her batmitzvah... 50 years late

The Labour peer was raised in a secular Jewish household and only became involved in Jewish life when she was the Lincoln MP

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August 25, 2022 09:05

Baroness Merron has her batmitzvah... 50 years late

Ravenswood Village to be taken over by non-Jewish healthcare provider

Move follows review by Norwood into future of Berkshire village caring for those with complex learning needs. Families had campaigned against closure

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August 4, 2022 09:11

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The Merseyside Jewish population has shrunk... but there's hope for the future

Survey suggests a community of around 2,000 a fall of 500 in a decade, although employment opportunities are bringing younger families to the area

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July 28, 2022 14:30

The Merseyside Jewish population has shrunk... but there's hope for the future

Shock and anger as Jewish Care announces closure of its Brighton residential home

The charity says Hyman Fine House is not financially sustainable, given limited occupancy

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July 28, 2022 12:00

Shock and anger as Jewish Care announces closure of its Brighton residential home

Cool offer from United shuls as UK experiences record temperatures

Members are invited for refreshments in air conditioned spaces; care homes take extra precautions for residents and staff

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July 18, 2022 15:14

View of City of London's high rise architecture at sunset.

Jewish Care plans new £25 million Redbridge campus

If the application is successful, building work is expected to start in mid-2023, with a target completion date of late 2025

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July 15, 2022 06:00

Jewish Care plans new £25 million Redbridge campus

Jewish Care raises £5 million from its first dinner in three years

Nine-hundred guests at West End venue hear praise from Sajid Javid and songs from Boy George

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July 5, 2022 17:00

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Leeds housing association opens £14m development of 85 apartments but cannot meet demand for family homes

'We don’t keep long waiting lists because we just don’t get them coming up — one in four years'

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June 30, 2022 14:43

Leeds housing association opens £14m development of 85 apartments but cannot meet demand for family homes

Chief Rabbi reveals his family's sporting stars at opening of new Maccabi GB headquarters

Rabbi Mirvis also praises Maccabi for promoting sport for all, Judaism and Israel

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June 14, 2022 14:01

Chief Rabbi reveals his family's sporting stars at opening of new Maccabi GB headquarters

Cricketing coup for Chai as cancer charity arranges fundraiser with Sir Andrew Strauss

Breakfast will also benefit the Ruth Strauss Foundation, set up in memory of Sir Andrew's wife

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June 7, 2022 10:53

Cricketing coup for Chai as cancer charity arranges fundraiser with Sir Andrew Strauss

Glasgow shuls in merger process agree on future site

Members vote for Giffnock's building as the home of the amalgamated Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue

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June 1, 2022 15:40

Glasgow shuls in merger process agree on future site

Norwood's chief executive to quit

Dr Beverley Jacobson, who has worked to modernise the charity, says 'it's the right time to hand over the reins'

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May 19, 2022 10:16

Norwood's chief executive to quit

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