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January 14, 2026, 2:14 am

Volunteering icon, 90, honoured as King hails those who power Anglo-Jewry

This year's Jewish Volunteer Network Awards shone a spotlight on those who have given decades of service, with a new digital exhibition celebrating their work

By Jewish News Reporter

Homes for Ukraine allows people in the UK to offer Ukrainian refugees a home.

May 4, 2022, 2:41 pm

Families hosting Ukrainian refugees under UK government scheme urged to fill in communal questionnaire

The survey will help to establish just how many families from within the community have taken part in the scheme.

By Jewish News Reporter

February 5, 2021, 10:04 am

120 Over 80: Lockdown lowdown on our golden generation

From Holocaust survivors and rabbis to philanthropists and community leaders, we bring you the final part of our celebration of our community's outstanding over 80s.

June 17, 2020, 11:42 am

Jewish Volunteering Network joins JLC

The Jewish Leadership Council's joint interim chief executive said the umbrella group is ''thrilled' to welcome the volunteering hub

By Jewish News Reporter

April 15, 2020, 9:05 am

Tributes paid to ‘extraordinary’ JVN chair who died after contracting virus

'David cared passionately about promoting and expanding volunteering in the Jewish community and beyond'

By Mathilde Frot

Efforts have been drastically stepped up to help the vulnerable

March 19, 2020, 3:25 pm

Community volunteers offer help to the needy just as it’s needed

Faith and welfare groups step up to support housebound and vulnerable people, as organisations distributing food report 'an exponential number of new referrals daily'

By Stephen Oryszczuk

March 17, 2020, 4:48 pm

Community rallies round to support those most in need

Hotline set up for concerned synagogue members, as Board of Deputies sends 'Can I Help' cards and Jewish Volunteering Network appeals for people to offer support to those cut off

By Stephen Oryszczuk

Our winners and shortlisted educators celebrate at the conclusion of last year's awards! (Credit: Marc Morris)

February 7, 2020, 11:20 am

Class is permanent for our top teachers

Ahead of next week’s fifth annual Jewish School Awards, we profile educators who go 'beyond the classroom' to support young pupils

By Jewish News

The Jewish Volunteer Network's annual awards night (Emma Ziff Photography)

December 9, 2019, 1:20 pm

Community heroes honoured at Jewish Volunteering Network awards night

Among those honoured was Kindertransport refugee and former optician Harry Heber, who produced over 60,000 prescription glasses for vulnerable Jewish people across the world

By Jewish News Reporter

Some of the amazing women featured in our Women of Substance!

December 1, 2019, 1:18 pm

Life Magazine: Women of Substance

We ask females who lead top Jewish charities about their roles and the future

By Brigit Grant

Showing their class: Winners at this year’s Jewish Schools Awards, held at JW3

September 26, 2019, 10:49 am

Nominate now for the Jewish Schools Awards 2020!

For the fifth year running, Jewish News and the Partnerships for Jewish Schools ask the community to recognise exceptional educators!

By Jewish News Reporter

May 16, 2019, 10:15 am

OPINION: You too could be a trustee

Michelle Janes of the Jewish Leadership Council's Lead division and Nicky Goldman of the Jewish Volunteering Network reflect on the need to develop pathways for future leaders

By Michelle Janes and Nicky Goldman

Jewish Schools Awards finalists! (Marc Morris Photography)

February 12, 2019, 10:41 am

The class of 2019! Top teachers honoured at Jewish Schools Awards

Eight awards handed to the community's best educators at glitzy JW3 ceremony held by Jewish News and Partnerships for Jewish Schools

By Jewish News Reporter

November 29, 2018, 2:48 pm

New director of JLC’s ‘Lead ‘ programme is ex Masorti official

Michelle Janes welcomed to the 'Jewish Leadership Council's development division, where she'll replace Nicky Goldman at the helm

Volunteers at JW3 packing food for the homeless as part of Project ImpACT

November 6, 2018, 3:06 pm

Over 100 teens make food for the homeless in volunteering project

Young volunteers in 'cook-a-thon' learn about issues facing rough sleepers, before shipping meals to charities Crisis and The Manna

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