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Sir Keir Starmer grilled by Jewish pupils on Labour’s election chances
The Labour leader spoke to children at the Independent Jewish Day School in the run up to Rosh Hashanah
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Should my friend's son go to his girlfriend's for two Rosh Hashanah lunches?
Claire Calman ponders a festive family dilemma
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The extra ingredient in making festivals special: family memories
Rabbi Pini Dunner sets the scene for the forthcoming autumn chagim in this extract from his new book
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Star chazan pulls in the crowds on High Holy Days
Avremi Kirschenbaum to deliver his 'breathtaking' performance at St John’s Wood shul
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The disruption of the festivals brings us clarity
This is a profoundly introspective time of year that orientates us towards accountability
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London's tastiest Rosh Hashanah feasts
Deliciously different ways to mark the Jewish new year in London
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How to make this year's Rosh Hashanah the best and easiest yet
Here are our tips for the perfect holiday feasts
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Spare a kind thought for the poor shul magazine editor
Those shul magazines landing on our doormats in the not-too-distant future don't appear by magic - it takes time, skill and, most of all, patience to put them together
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Despite war and Iranian drones, Chasidic pilgrims flock to Uman
It is estimated that up to 23,000 Chasidic Jews have arrived in Uman this year despite dire warnings
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Israeli PM's Rosh Hashanah message to Jews worldwide
Next year 'we should focus on what unites us', says Yair Lapid
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Buon anno with a Seder
In Italy Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with unique flavours and style. Victoria Prever meets two food writers who want to share their heritage
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Uman nature: the pilgrims who flock to Ukraine
Photographer Gianluca Cecere has often photographed the Chasids who visit a rabbi's grave every year for Rosh Hashanah. But will they stay away this year?
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Chief Rabbi: Our community will adapt and thrive despite the challenges we all face
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis' message to the community
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Gordon Brown praises Jewish community as ‘strong, compassionate, and devoted to service' in Masorti's Rosh Hashanah video
The former Prime Minister recalls words of wisdom from the late Rabbi Sacks and the importance of faith in bridging differences and creating a better world
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Sir Keir Starmer reflects on Rosh Hashanah with rabbis in Belsize Square Synagogue
Donning a kippah, the Labour leader attended a meeting with Rabbi Gabriel Botnick and Rabbi Rose Prevezer
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Yes kids, Rosh Hashanah IS as good as Christmas
Hadley Freeman's guide to ensuring your children grow up with a respect for their religion
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