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
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
United Synagogue publishes new Singer's Siddur
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the siddur is the 'only prayer book' congregants need
J7 Global Task Force formed to address surge in antisemitism internationally
The initiative will unite leaders from the world's most significant Jewish communities
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
Strictly Orthodox rabbinate backs plan to redesign tube entrance to protect Cohanim
Entrance is linked to Science Museum which houses human remains
Why London’s Science Museum is causing a headache for Cohanim
The explanation behind an unusual planning application
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
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
French woman breaks down barriers to become France's first female Orthodox rabbi
Myriam Ackermann-Sommer is leading what is thought to be one of the only Modern Orthodox congregations in France
Why was Joseph Hertz the greatest chief rabbi?
David Latchman, author of a new book on Orthodox leaders in the UK, explains his choice
For the Orthodox LGBT Jews, tolerance alone is not enough
A new book charts the struggle for acceptance within Israel
Martin Lewis: 'I'm a money-saving expert and I'm Jewish - not because of it'
The UK's most prominent consumer champion has opened up about his Jewish identity and why personal finance is a mental health issue
The words that define us as a people
In an extract from his new book, Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson shows how language shapes our thinking
Rabbi Gershon Edelstein dies at 100
Hundreds of thousands of mourners are expected to attend his funeral in Bnei Brak
We need to remember the real message behind Shavuot
Comparing the Torah with other Near Eastern texts highlights its unique features
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