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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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Auschwitz survivor and educator Iby Knill dies after contracting Covid

The 98-year-old authored two autobiographies and was a key member of the Holocaust Survivors' Friendship Association

By Barry Toberman

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Auschwitz survivor and educator Iby Knill dies after contracting Covid

Azeem Rafiq to join UK participants in the March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau

Azeem Rafiq to join UK participants in the March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau

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Hundreds express interest in living in Brighton's ground-breaking community hub

Hundreds express interest in living in Brighton's ground-breaking community hub

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Manchester launches major review of community provision

Manchester launches major review of community provision

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Rakusen's answers SOS to bake one million matzot for Ukraine

Company is working around the clock to fulfil emergency Pesach order

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March 30, 2022 09:59

Rakusen's answers SOS to bake one million matzot for Ukraine

'Shul allergic' North London community is building a healthy following

Masorti group Havurah is finding favour with young families outside of the mainstream

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March 17, 2022 16:06

'Shul allergic' North London community is building a healthy following

UK appeal for Ukrainian Jews raises £2 million in 48 hours

Money is going to orphanage and schools and for the distribution of essential supplies

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March 1, 2022 11:51

UK appeal for Ukrainian Jews raises £2 million in 48 hours

Beyond the Golden Mile in Norfolk

From Banksy and Danny Boyle to seals and centuries of history, discover a different side to Great Yarmouth

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February 27, 2022 18:30

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The beach, Wellington Pier and Winter Gardens, with cranes at the Outer Harbour development in the background.

Liberal and Reform converts soar during pandemic

Movements say unprecedented demand is a result of people reflecting on faith during the Covid crisis

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February 24, 2022 10:17

Liberal and Reform converts soar during pandemic

Storm Eunice damages graves at United Synagogue cemeteries

Trees crash into tombstones at historic Willesden and Hackney sites

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February 21, 2022 15:38

Storm Eunice damages graves at United Synagogue cemeteries

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner announces return to the pulpit

Former Reform Movement senior rabbi will join the Bromley Reform congregation

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February 8, 2022 16:40

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner announces return to the pulpit

Pandemic prompts surge in Leicester conversions

'It's remarkable the way the pandemic has made people reflect on faith,' Progressive shul chairman says

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February 4, 2022 11:34

Pandemic prompts surge in Leicester conversions

United Synagogue reveals plans to get more members back into shul

New guidance following government's lifting of Omicron restrictions suggests ways for communities to improve the in-person experience

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January 28, 2022 11:16

United Synagogue reveals plans to get more members back into shul

Jami's cash plea as surging mental health needs during Covid crisis add £1 million to its budget

Charity has received 600 new referrals since April 2020 - in every case the pandemic was cited as a contributory factor

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January 21, 2022 11:23

Jami's cash plea as surging mental health needs during Covid crisis add £1 million to its budget

Golders Green rabbi gets a warm glow from cold shul

Alyth's Rabbi Josh Levy is glad to back in synagogue after a break to 'recalibrate' Covid safety in light of Omicron surge

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January 14, 2022 13:12

Manchester synagogues in merger talks

Manchester Reform and Sha'arei Reform leaders believe the move will benefit both congregations

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January 11, 2022 16:46

Manchester synagogues in merger talks

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