Barry Toberman
Barry Toberman is the associate editor (community and news features) of the Jewish Chronicle.
One-hundred Jewish Care jobs to go because of impact of Covid crisis
Charity enters consultations over redundancies as its day and community centres remain closed
Liberals going back to shul as ‘Zoom fatigue’ sets in
Finchley Progressive is the latest to resume regular in-person services. Shuls say some have tired of online offerings and others lack the technology to access them
Norwood takes over the Royal Family's social media platforms to mark #CharityTuesday
Promotion maintains a lengthy royal link to the charity, of which the Queen is patron
Rabbi to leave Cockfosters to take on leading West End role
Rabbi Daniel Epstein will join the Western Marble Arch congregation in spring
Government increases the number allowed at stone-settings
The maximum has been raised to 15, a decision welcomed by communal groups
Liberal Judaism to allow mixed faith couples to have a chupah blessing
Historic change approved by movement's rabbis reflects its 'commitment to diversity and equality'
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
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
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
Top Orthodox Union figure ‘not sure’ if body has child protection policy
Rabbi Jehudah Baumgarten told the inquiry that the UOHC ‘doesn’t really need’ a child 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'
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
Scottish shuls can resume services next week after Sturgeon relaxes rules
Jewish community organisation welcomes announcement
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
Going to a United synagogue service next week? Prepare for the new normal
US guidelines cover everything from travel to shul toilets
United Synagogue tells shuls not to reopen on July 4 - unless there is a barmitzvah
US advises congregations to start with smaller weekday services
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