Barry Toberman
Barry Toberman is the associate editor (community and news features) of the Jewish Chronicle.
Care homes, shuls and schools deal with impact of Omicron rule changes
Visitor numbers cut for those in care; synagogues cancelling kiddush; parents keeping those near bar/batmitzvah away from school
Jewish Care relocates Redbridge day centre to shul
Interim arrangement with Woodford Forest US in advance of redevelopment of existing site
Ishay Ribo's O2 Chanukah concert cancelled
Organisers cite rising Covid cases. Others suggest sales had been slow for 'massively premium concert'
More good deeds planned as Mitzvah Day volunteers return
Organisers expect 25,000 UK participants engaging in more traditional activities following 2020's pandemic-restricted event
Care homes suffer staff losses over mandatory jabs
Welfare bosses complain of uneven playing field as the requirement does not currently apply within the NHS
New Imperial War Museum galleries show where innocence ended and Shoah horror began
Holocaust Galleries also highlight the vibrancy of pre-war Jewish life through family stories and images as a counterpoint to Nazi atrocities
Liberal youth camp ends early after one confirmed and three suspected Covid cases
Movement says the cases were confined to one year group
Going to shul on Yomtov? You'll need a negative Covid test
The United Synagogue is urging congregants to take a test on the eve of festivals
One in five United Synagogue members wary of returning to shul
Reluctance to return to in-person services is among the key findings of a major online survey conducted among the US membership
Masks on or off? Why shuls will differ this Shabbat
Many communities will be taking a more cautious approach to face covering and social distancing at services, despite the lifting of restrictions
South London Synagogue to close as numbers fall
Streatham-based US congregation, whose history dates back to 1867, can no longer sustain a minyan
United Synagogue plans for 'larger attendances at shul services' from July 19
US will issue new guidelines after government provides detailed advice. Other movements cautious over change
Care boss attacks compulsory jabs plan
'It is absolutely the wrong approach,' says The Fed's Mark Cunningham
US welcomes rise in wedding numbers - but still no dancing
United Synagogue expresses relief for couples and caterers. Limit for stone-setting attendances is raised to 50
£40m North London care home welcomes first residents
The Hammerson House redevelopment has a raft of innovative features for both residents and visitors
New innings for Lord's vaccination centre at St John's Wood Synagogue
Shul takes over after the hub at home of cricket closes to allow MCC to prepare for the return of spectators
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