Judaism

York welcomes first rabbi since 1290 expulsion

One of the worst antisemitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in York in 1190, when an estimated 150 Jewish people were killed

By Rosa Doherty

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August 2, 2023 23:00

York welcomes first rabbi since 1290 expulsion

The chaplain’s tale of bedside prayers and a final song

Rabbi Eryn London explains why she has co-authored a new handbook for hospital visiting

By Simon Rocker

4 min read

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July 28, 2023 08:51

Hospital Ward: Elderly Man Resting in Bed, His Caring Beautiful Wife Supports Him Sitting Beside, Happy Couple Together, They Talk, Remember Good Times. Old Man Recovering successfuly After Sickness

United Synagogue publishes new Singer's Siddur

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the siddur is the 'only prayer book' congregants need

By Simon Rocker

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July 27, 2023 11:13

J7 Global Task Force formed to address surge in antisemitism internationally

The initiative will unite leaders from the world's most significant Jewish communities

By JC Reporter

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July 26, 2023 16:36

The phrase " Zero tolerance for antisemitism " drawn on a carton banner in hand. A girl holds a cardboard with an inscription. Girls on the street. Protest, march. Rally.

The Georgian building with a synagogue, church and mosque under same roof

Building in Tbilisi known as the Peace Project aims to show how different faiths can unite against prejudice

By Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

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July 14, 2023 09:14

The Georgian building with a synagogue, church and mosque under same roof

Strictly Orthodox rabbinate backs plan to redesign tube entrance to protect Cohanim

Entrance is linked to Science Museum which houses human remains

By Simon Rocker

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July 7, 2023 12:06

Strictly Orthodox rabbinate backs plan to redesign tube entrance to protect Cohanim

Why London’s Science Museum is causing a headache for Cohanim

The explanation behind an unusual planning application

By Simon Rocker

3 min read

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July 6, 2023 16:23

MB0MC4 England, London, South Kensington, Science Museum, The Winton Gallery, Display of 19th century Human Skulls with Phrenological Markings

By Gaby Wine

Let’s celebrate the special stories of our brilliant kehillah

My aim, as I embark on my new role of JC Community Editor, is that these pages will reflect all the multifarious strands of our community

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July 6, 2023 12:04

Let’s celebrate the special stories of our brilliant kehillah

Archbishop of Canterbury says antisemitism is the 'root of all racism'

Justin Welby has spoken about defying his father as a child to befriend a Jewish boy and hailed Jews as a 'gift' to their countries

By Simon Rocker

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July 6, 2023 10:04

Archbishop of Canterbury says antisemitism is the 'root of all racism'

Westminster role for first female Czech rabbi

The extra ingredient in making festivals special: family memories

Bedfordshire celebrates its first grown-up’s bat mitzvah for almost two decades

Ice Jewish boy! Greenland’s only known Jew discusses life among the glaciers

US synagogues evacuated after campaign of bomb threats and antisemitic calls

The search for a messiah is ever present in human history

For our children’s sake, it’s time we cared for our planet

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