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Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through central London holding signs and flags on Nakba Day. Thousands march towards the Israeli Embassy to rally in solidarity with the people of Palestine. At least 139 people have been killed in Gaza, including 39 children, after a spiral of violence that began with the eviction of Arabs from the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
May 17, 2021, 4:48 pm
Minister: Young Jews are finding friends don’t understand antisemitism
Communities secretary's comments came in Commons debate, where he fired a fresh warning shot to universities 'dragging their feet' on not adopting IHRA.
By Lee Harpin
Prince Charles speaking during the Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony 2021
January 28, 2021, 9:31 am
More than 20,000 watch virtual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration
Chief Rabbi gives warning about 'dangerous winds of persecution' after the pandemic at event attended by the Prime Minister and featuring a message from Prince Charles
Mill Hill United synagogue under Covid restrictions, including social distancing and masks (Credit: Marc Morris)
November 4, 2020, 4:02 pm
Orthodox body representing 50,000 urges U-turn on ‘distressing’ shul closures
Pressure mounts on government as Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations joins chorus of religious voices calling for places of worship to remain open during the second lockdown
By Tali Fraser
A barmitzvah at Lauderdale Road Synagogue, Maida Vale, London. Credit: Blake Ezra
June 7, 2020, 3:53 pm
Shul re-openings ‘very unlikely’ despite places of worship getting green light
Faith leaders in the community urge caution on resuming services, after the government announced that synagogues, churches, mosques and temples will be able to open on 15 June
By Jenni Frazer
Chief Rabbi Mirvis taking part in the meeting with Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
May 18, 2020, 10:52 am
Chief Rabbi: Weddings and stone settings should restart first
Intervention came during first virtual meeting of a taskforce convened by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick to work up a plan for the safe reopening of religious spaces
By Jewish News Reporter
Robert Jenrick speaking at the Board plenary
January 27, 2020, 10:17 am
OPINION – Robert Jenrick: We must continue antisemitism fight for Shoah victims
Secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government reflects on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
By Robert Jenrick
Cutting the ribbon for the new Somali-Bravanese community centre. (Credit: Abdul Datoo)
September 27, 2019, 11:45 am
Jewish community helps reopen Somali Bravanese centre six years after arson
Rabbis from across the religious spectrum are joined by faith minister Lord Younger, as the community rallies rounds its Muslim neighbours to inaugurate its new centre
By Justin Cohen
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