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Leading Reform synagogue chooses cantor rather than a rabbi to be its new head

Cantor Zoe Jacobs selected leader of Finchley Reform, while Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin is to become principal rabbi of Alyth

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April 1, 2024 12:45

Is there a Jewish way to fight a war?

A new book explores what the rabbis have to say about military ethics

4 min read

March 29, 2024 11:58

Members of the northern town of Katzrin emergency squad train with the IDF and Police in a joint exercise involving a terrorist infiltration, Katzrin, Golan Heights on November 20, 2024. Photo by Michael Giladi/Flash90 * צבע משטרה

Board presidential candidates stake their claim in first hustings

They were quizzed on Israel, interfaith and pluralism within the communities at Progressive Judaism-organised event

4 min read

March 28, 2024 10:53

Bidding for glory: Board presidential candidates (from left) Phil Rosenberg, Sheila Gewolb, Michael Ziff, Amanda Bowman

Community urged to object to 45-storey tower planned near Bevis Marks

The building is the country’s oldest synagogue

1 min read

March 27, 2024 18:29

Bevis Marks Synagogue (Photo: Wikipedia)

King Solomon strikes called off

Headteacher tells parents that dispute with the NEU is now over

1 min read

March 27, 2024 11:08

JLC leader: British Jewry faces ‘the fight of our lives’ after October 7

But new community action places us ‘on the front foot’ says Keith Black

4 min read

March 26, 2024 13:04

JLC chairman Keith Black (Photo: Mark Thomas)

Israel-Gaza conflict risk to social cohesion in UK, report warns

Government adviser Dame Sara Khan calls for new department to strengthen ‘democratic resilience’

3 min read

March 26, 2024 09:09

Demonstrators on a National Day of Action for Palestine in London earlier this month (AFP via Getty Images)

New post-October 7 venture seeks to bring world’s Jews together

Global Jewry aims to promote the idea that Jews belong to one big family

3 min read

March 25, 2024 15:50

Accentuate the positive: Sandy Cardin, one of the team behind Global Jewry

Golders Green rabbi Chaim Halpern charged with sexual assault

He has been bailed to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court

1 min read

March 21, 2024 20:30

Liberal rabbi returns to West Country role

Three Counties Community welcomes back Gloucester-based Anna Gerrard

1 min read

March 21, 2024 13:43

Rabbi Anna Gerrard (front row, centre) with guests at the service to mark her return

‘We might be one people, but there are many different ways to connect to our heritage’

Rabbi Naftali Schiff’s innovative approach has inspired thousands of people to explore their Jewish identity

6 min read

March 20, 2024 16:36

Rabbi Naftali Schiff supports the idea that there are a myriad of ways for people to connect to Judaism (Photo: Jewish Futures)

King Solomon: head has ‘unwavering support’ of parents as strikes loom

Chair of governors says they share ‘anger and despair’ of parents at planned disruption by NEU teachers

1 min read

March 19, 2024 11:58

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More from Simon Rocker

Leading Reform synagogue chooses cantor rather than a rabbi to be its new head

Is there a Jewish way to fight a war?

Board presidential candidates stake their claim in first hustings

Community urged to object to 45-storey tower planned near Bevis Marks

King Solomon strikes called off

JLC leader: British Jewry faces ‘the fight of our lives’ after October 7

Israel-Gaza conflict risk to social cohesion in UK, report warns

New post-October 7 venture seeks to bring world’s Jews together

Golders Green rabbi Chaim Halpern charged with sexual assault

Liberal rabbi returns to West Country role

‘We might be one people, but there are many different ways to connect to our heritage’

King Solomon: head has ‘unwavering support’ of parents as strikes loom