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Dparture counter at Ben Gurion International Airport.(Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images)
October 7, 2024, 11:01 am
Deported British Jew’s application for aliyah thwarted
Leo Franks, who took part in anti-settlement protests in the West Bank, forced to return to UK after arrest in Israel
By Jenni Frazer
Yom HaZikaron
May 7, 2024, 12:22 pm
Around a quarter of UK Jews mark Yom Hazikaron and Yom Atzmaut
New JPR figures from 2022 show increased awareness of new commemorations
By Jenni Frazer
A Torah Ark
February 22, 2023, 1:01 pm
Closing shul seeks new home for its precious Torah ark
The decision to close the shul was made after it became clear that the building in which it resides has been sold to a commercial provider, leaving no room for the synagogue.
By JN Reporter
Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner
December 2, 2022, 11:17 am
OPINION: Join me in south London – a magnet for Jewish life
Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner says the census shows more British Jews are crossing the river where they find a young and vibrant community
By Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner
Former Board of Deputies President Vivan Wineman with Rabbi Lord Sacks and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, showing her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip the Codex Valmadonna, which is the oldest Jewish manuscript which dates from the period prior to the expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290.  (Via Jewish News)
September 13, 2022, 12:27 pm
Why Queen Elizabeth II proved herself to be a ‘rock of stability’ for British Jews
In a 70-year reign the Queen showed a determination to protect the Jews of Britain. Failure to make an official visit to Israel does not tarnish her efforts.
By Lee Harpin
Activists from British Jewish group Na'amod blockade the entrance to a talk by a director of controversial Israeli 'lawfare' organisation Regavim in London on 1 December 2019
December 2, 2019, 1:13 pm
British Jews blockade Israeli ‘lawfare’ group talk in London
Activists form human chain at venue of talk by Regavim
By Jewish News Reporter
Ex Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
October 16, 2018, 12:49 pm
Board leader rejects ‘absurd’ motion to ‘terminate contact’ with Corbyn
Former Labour member Robert Festenstein calls on community leaders to cease ties to Jeremy Corbyn's inner circle
A Board of Deputies plenary, with President Marie van der Zyl (second left)
September 26, 2018, 3:59 pm
OPINION: How Charedim could take over the Board of Deputies
Geoffrey Alderman reflects on the impact of demographic changes for Britain's Jewish community
By Geoffrey Alderman
Participants standing on the steps at the Tomb of the Patriarchs. (L-R) Joseph, Emma, Simon, Alan, Damon, Ella and Lilly (Image Credit: BC/Lion TV/Strahila Royachka. Photographer: Strahila Royachka)
September 4, 2018, 11:42 am
BBC trailer for show on British Jews attracts storm of anti-Semitic comments
Video aired to promote the ‘We Are British Jews’ documentary is met with a wave of hateful online posts
Furious: Dame Margaret Hodge
July 18, 2018, 6:59 pm
Voice of the Jewish News: Labour’s two-fingered salute to British Jews
This week's editorial reflects on a Margaret Hodge's outburst at Jeremy Corbyn, after Labour adopted its new code for tackling anti-Semitism
Newborn baby
June 21, 2018, 7:16 am
UK’s Jewish community growing three times as fast as population
Latest JPR study reveals 'Jewish demographic growth' as births within the community increased by 25.4 percent
By Jewish News Reporter
A Cast member praying at the top of Masada in the programme, Kibbutz, in which eight British Jews "go on a journey to examine some of the most pressing questions facing the Jewish community in 2018", part of the new BBC2 season line up. (Photo credit: Strahila Royachka/BBC/PA Wire)
April 30, 2018, 9:01 pm
BBC documentary will follow eight British Jews exploring their identity
Hour-long programme called 'Kibbutz' will be broadcast in the Autumn with producers saying they have “a broad range of opinions, beliefs and practices”
By Jewish News Reporter
L-R at the CST annual dinner: Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Gerald Ronson, chair of the CST
March 7, 2018, 10:17 pm
Home Secretary commits to renew £13.4 million in security funding at CST dinner
Amber Rudd says the government will 'continue to protect and celebrate Britain's Jewish community' in light of rising anti-Semitism
By Jewish News Reporter
February 14, 2018, 11:15 am
Board of Deputies call on women and young people to stand for election
British Jewish representative body launches social media campaign to encourage 'historically under-represented' groups to come forward
By Jewish News Reporter
Sir Anish Kapoor
January 17, 2018, 9:13 am
Sir Anish Kapoor pledges $1m Genesis Prize money to refugee causes
Acclaimed Indian-born sculptor who won 'the Jewish Nobel' in 2017 will give away hundreds of thousands to five NGOs
By Jewish News Reporter
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