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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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Manchester united to ensure needy kids are fed during holidays

£20,000 raised by community in 36 hours to provide meals for more than 350 children

By Barry Toberman

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Manchester united to ensure needy kids are fed during holidays

One-hundred Jewish Care jobs to go because of impact of Covid crisis

One-hundred Jewish Care jobs to go because of impact of Covid crisis

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Liberals going back to shul as ‘Zoom fatigue’ sets in

Liberals going back to shul as ‘Zoom fatigue’ sets in

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Norwood takes over the Royal Family's social media platforms to mark #CharityTuesday

Norwood takes over the Royal Family's social media platforms to mark #CharityTuesday

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More from Barry Toberman

Rabbi to leave Cockfosters to take on leading West End role

Rabbi Daniel Epstein will join the Western Marble Arch congregation in spring

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October 23, 2020 14:00

Rabbi to leave Cockfosters to take on leading West End role

Government increases the number allowed at stone-settings

The maximum has been raised to 15, a decision welcomed by communal groups

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October 15, 2020 11:48

Government increases the number allowed at stone-settings

Mixed faith couples to have chupah blessing

Historic change approved by movement's rabbis reflects its 'commitment to diversity and equality'

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October 8, 2020 11:02

Mixed faith couples to have chupah blessing

Shul pops up for the Islington crowd

Incorporating a range of facilities, Chabad's premises are temporary but the hope is for a permanent space

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September 24, 2020 09:19

Shul pops up for the Islington crowd

United Synagogue: We'll have to make 'a number of changes' following PM's new restrictions

US acknowledges upset to wedding couples and caterers and expresses dismay at the limit of six at stone-settings

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September 23, 2020 11:32

United Synagogue: We'll have to make 'a number of changes' following PM's new restrictions

Communal care homes keeping staff and residents Covid-free

'Very small number of cases' at Jewish Care homes; Nightingale and The Fed say they are virus-free, despite a national spike within the sector

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September 17, 2020 16:21

Communal care homes keeping staff and residents Covid-free

Union figure 'not sure' about protection policy

Rabbi Jehudah Baumgarten told the inquiry that the UOHC ‘doesn’t really need’ a child protection policy

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August 13, 2020 08:08

Union figure 'not sure' about protection policy

Charities won't get a run for their money as London Marathon is restricted to elite competitors

'With so much uncertainty, it has been difficult to maintain morale, momentum and adherence to a training schedule'

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August 11, 2020 11:25

Charities won't get a run for their money as London Marathon is restricted to elite competitors

Kashrut authority warns caterers: Ensure simchahs comply with Covid safety rules

KLBD says caterers 'must be confident that the event will be lawful' as it issues new guidance

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July 29, 2020 11:10

Kashrut authority warns caterers: Ensure simchahs comply with Covid safety rules

Scottish shuls can resume services next week after Sturgeon relaxes rules

Jewish community organisation welcomes announcement

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July 9, 2020 12:52

Scottish shuls can resume services next week after Sturgeon relaxes rules

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner to quit as Reform movement's senior rabbi

Leaders pay tribute as Rabbi Janner-Klausner announces that she is leaving to pursue academic studies

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July 7, 2020 10:39

Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner to quit as Reform movement's senior rabbi

Going to a United synagogue service next week? Prepare for the new normal

US guidelines cover everything from travel to shul toilets

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July 2, 2020 12:06

Going to a United synagogue service next week? Prepare for the new normal

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