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Charedi protesters outside parliament as Schools Bill debated
January 13, 2025, 10:53 am
OPINION: Schools Bill isn’t about safeguarding, it attacks religious freedom and parental rights
Misrepresentations of Charedi schools undermine diversity and the principles of true liberty, writes the president of the British Rabbinical Union
By Rabbi Asher Gratt
Donna-Thomas_-Head-of-Early-Years-at-Hackney-Visiting Jewish school-in-Stamford-Hill. Pic: Courtesy
December 4, 2024, 2:16 pm
OPINION: Charedi schools are counting the cost of Labour’s budget
Thousands of Orthodox Jewish and Muslim children face losing their schools due to new government action. Can a simple fix prevent this?
By Motty Pinter
Left to right: Daniel Grossman, Louis Danker, Naomi Bernstein
December 3, 2024, 12:43 pm
UJS presidential hopefuls on the campaign trail
Jewish News meets Edinburgh JSoc's Louis Danker, Cambridge JSoc's Naomi Bernstein and Bristol JSoc's Daniel Grossman as they set out their stalls
By Michelle Rosenberg
International students at Hebrew University in Jerusalem
November 26, 2024, 4:56 pm
Hebrew University in Jerusalem offers BA taught entirely in English
English-speakers now have the chance to study for a degree in Israel in their native tongue
By Louisa Walters
Left: reference to Auschwitz as a 'prisoner of war camp' Right: depiction of Jews in religious garb as haters of Jesus
November 5, 2024, 12:44 pm
Irish schoolbooks ‘trivialise Holocaust’, report warns
Auschwitz is portrayed as “a prisoner-of-war” camp, and, in contrast to other religions, Judaism appears as the religion which uniquely endorses violence
By Jenni Frazer
Nancy Reuben Primary School
October 8, 2024, 5:54 pm
What are the questions you should be asking when choosing a nursery or primary school?
It's a big step for a small child - we take a look at some of the options
By Francine Wolfisz
October 8, 2024, 4:48 pm
Should Jewish children go to Jewish primary school, or have a broader experience?
The head of Sinai Jewish Primary School in Kenton (voluntary-aided) and St Martin’s School in Mill Hill (fee paying) explain what their schools offer
By Louisa Walters
Pic: PAJES Facebook
September 25, 2024, 1:16 pm
Jewish schools network relaunches Parashah curriculum
Partnership of Jewish Schools (PaJeS) initiative for teachers now features Torah and wellbeing framework
By Michelle Rosenberg
Students in the library, Etz Chaim. Pic: Courtesy, Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
September 13, 2024, 11:21 am
Etz Chaim achieves SECOND accreditation for ‘more able’ teaching
Mill Hill primary the first Jewish school to be nationally recognised for its high-quality provision for more able learners
By Michelle Rosenberg
Charedi women; (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
September 9, 2024, 7:24 pm
OPINION: The denial of education in the Charedi community is a human rights issue
'I left school to attend university, whereas some graduate into early marriage and motherhood', writes activist Eve Sacks
By Eve Sacks
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson
September 9, 2024, 3:26 pm
Education Secretary confirms she halted free speech act over Holocaust denial concerns
Quizzed on decision to paused Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, Bridget Phillipson says she listened to concerns raised by Jewish groups
By Lee Harpin
Students from LSJS’s year-long Adult Education programmes
August 20, 2024, 1:10 pm
New funding to start a career in Jewish education
London School of Jewish Studies students now eligible for government loans
By Michelle Rosenberg
Mala Tribich MBE
July 19, 2024, 3:35 pm
Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich honoured by leading interfaith charity
93-year-old Shoah educator receives Bridge Award from Council of Christians and Jews at House of Lords reception
By Michelle Rosenberg
Michael Lewis, Pic: Immanuel College
May 10, 2024, 11:05 am
Oscars of education recognises Immanuel College teacher
Assistant head of Jewish education Michael Lewis shortlisted for subject lead of the year in prestigious TES school awards
By Michelle Rosenberg
Dr. David Moody with students at JFS.
March 6, 2024, 11:48 am
Five Jewish schools in top 20 of best comprehensives in Britain
JFS leads the impressive list after triumphant turnaround in schools league.
By Jenni Frazer
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