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By Zivya / Wikimedia images. License: CC BY SA 3.0
May 29, 2022, 10:55 am
OPINION: Nahamu co-founder: Education bill can ensure rounded outlook for Charedim
EVE SACKS welcomes the prospect of new legislation which would ensure homeschooled children are properly registered and all schools are fully licensed
By Toby Porter
Up to 1,500 boys are estimated to attend unregistered schools in Hackney (Screengrab)
May 4, 2022, 9:44 am
Two-in-five British Jews will be strictly-Orthodox by 2040, new study finds
It projects high fertility and low mortality rates will help the Charedi population double in size in less than two decades
By Michael Daventry
The books of Chaim Walder that used to take pride of place have been binned by readers and recalled by publishers around the world. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
January 20, 2022, 9:00 am
Chaim Walder case triggers TENFOLD increase in abuse survivors seeking help
EXCLUSIVE: The horrific case of the paedophile Israeli author has encouraged members of the Charedi community to open up about their own experiences
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Chaim Walder (Wikimedia Commons)
January 10, 2022, 11:00 am
Chaim Walder case prompts Charedim to ask questions like never before
The once popular, now disgraced children's author, broadcaster and therapist’s death has led to difficult conversations in schools and homes
By Michael Daventry
Nearly 350,000 flyers expressing support for victims of sexual abuse were distributed in Orthodox communities across Israel by a group of volunteers Friday. (Courtesy Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll)
January 5, 2022, 4:20 pm
Frustrated by leaders, Charedi activists push for stronger response to sexual abuse
Journalist and activist Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll handed out flyers in support of victims of sexual abuse, after the suicide of Chaim Walder, a writer accused of abuse
By Shira Hanau (JTA)
Michael Elkohen (Photo: YouTube)
April 28, 2021, 6:38 pm
Outrage in Jerusalem over ‘rabbi’ exposed as Christian missionary
Israeli media say the man, named as Michael Elkohen, infiltrated a Charedi community in a bid to convert its members
By Michael Daventry
Strictly-Orthodox man receives his jab from a Jewish volunteer
February 15, 2021, 12:34 pm
More than 250 Charedim attended mass vaccination event after Shabbat
Hackney Jewish community praised for being 'role models who have not been swayed by fear-mongering or misinformation'
By Jewish News Reporter
A Jewish man with his son walk along Oxford Street while while wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus.
February 1, 2021, 11:13 pm
Two thirds of London Charedim had Covid last year
Government-funded study shows strictly-Orthodox community had one of the highest rates in the world in March 2020 - but lockdown led to steep fall
By Adam Decker
March 19, 2020, 2:32 pm
Israeli Charedim on coronavirus: ‘We’re not scared, God will protect us’
As Israel - like the rest of the world - grapples with a major health and economic emergency, some religious Jews are refusing to cease their daily activities
By Sam Sokol (JTA)
Charedim. (Photo by Kish Kim / Sipa USA)
January 15, 2020, 12:20 pm
Group challenging extremism inside the community to launch this month
Nahamu seeks to 'ensure harms caused by inward-facing extremism are recognised and addressed, rather than swept under the carpet'
By Jenni Frazer
To get a job men need basic maths, and good English, Hebrew and IT skills
January 10, 2020, 12:01 pm
Special Report: Peyot with a pay packet
We look at an organisation helping Charedim in Israel pursue a career while preserving their culture
By Jenni Frazer
April 5, 2019, 10:18 am
Letters to the editor: Apathy is our greatest enemy
Send us your comments to PO Box 34296, London NW5 1YW or email us at letters@thejngroup.com  
Charedim in Jerusalem. (Source Wikipedia. Author: Effib at Hebrew Wikipedia.)
December 20, 2018, 10:50 am
Pace of Charedi integration into Israeli life slowing down
Israel Democracy Institute says that full-time yeshiva enrolment has increased and rates of employment have slowed
By JTA
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
L-R: Philip May, PM Theresa May, Louise Jacobs and Israel's envoy to the UK Mark Regev
September 20, 2018, 4:15 pm
UJIA chair warns of ‘losing a generation’ who are disengaging from Israel
Jewish charity chief Louise Jacobs sounds alarm about 'the threat to our future relationship with Israel' having never been greater
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