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British Jews are ‘more attached to Israel’ than US counterparts

A shrinking percentage of UK Jewry identifies as Zionist

By Simon Rocker

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A pro-Israel march in London (Photo: Getty Images)

A ultra-Orthodox Jew walks past a synagogue in north London on October 13, 2023. The UK government announced Thursday Â£3 million ($3.7 million) of extra funding to help protect the Jewish community from anti-Semitic attacks, after a reported 400 percent spike in incidents since Hamas's weekend attacks in Israel. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Intermarriage increase stands out as community travels on twin tracks

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 11: Members of the Jewish community in Glasgow gather in Buchanan Street where they held a vigil in memory of the those killed in Israel by Hamas militants, on October 11, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. More than 1,200 people were killed in Israel on Saturday when Hamas militants invaded from Gaza and attacked Israeli communities nearby, coupled with a barrage of rockets. The attack spurred an intense bombing campaign by Israel across the Gaza Strip, where hundreds have died, according to Palestinian authorities. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Steep rise in Jews marrying out as the number of Zionists drops says new survey

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Treasurer of the Board of Deputies Michael Ziff is standing for Board President

Board treasurer hopes to become next president

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Shadow Education Secretary praises ‘wonderful’ Gateways at launch of its new home

Newly independent charity provides alternative classes for students who struggle at mainstream school

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Has the war brought Charedim closer to mainstream Israel?

Exemptions from army service for Strictly Orthodox yeshivah students have long been a divisive issue in Israel. But some see a post-October 7 shift

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A Charedi man walks by an army recruitment office in Jerusalem, August 2023 . (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

‘Outstanding’ Eden praised for its outdoor classes

The cross-communal earns top marks for Jewish studies

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Enjoying the outdoor life; Eden children enjoy a 'Pesach in the Woods' class

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The Leeds primary, where some pupils make ‘starting’ progress, retains its ‘good’ ranking

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January 26, 2024 10:20

Flourishing in the early years at Brodetsky Primary, Leeds

Police investigate alleged assault during hostage poster clash

Man who challenged removal of Israeli hostage posters says he was victim of ‘hate crime”

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January 25, 2024 13:29

Posters of some of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza (Photo: from social media)

Student groups across Europe condemn anti-Zionist Jews as pawns of racists

European Union of Jewish Students issued the statement against anti-Zionism, backed by its UK counterpart, UJS

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