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Charedi women; (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
April 27, 2023, 10:59 am
Charedi ‘forced’ marriage misunderstood in government faith engagement report
More than 21,000 people responded to a landmark public consultation launched in 2019 by independent faith engagement advisor Colin Bloom.
By Michelle Rosenberg
December 6, 2022, 10:14 am
Community leader ‘chuffed’ to receive BBC honour for outreach
Charedi pioneer Joel Friedman recognised for building bridges in Essex community of Canvey Island.
By Michelle Rosenberg
May 14, 2020, 10:54 am
Drum roll… Forty Under 40: The countdown begins – 40 to 31!
From interfaith activists and charity campaigners to top educators and faith leaders, we reveal the rising stars of Anglo-Jewry, set to shape the community for years to come
By Jewish News
The late Rabbi Pinter.
April 22, 2020, 4:13 pm
Obituary: Rabbi Pinter radiated responsibility and compassion
Joel Friedman of the Interlink Foundation pays tribute to his friend and mentor who was widely loved among his people and well beyond
By Joel Friedman
A huge blaze broke out at a Jewish school in Canvey Island, Essex. Credit: Relaxing Room
April 17, 2020, 4:23 pm
Plans emerge to replace fire-damaged Canvey Island yeshiva
A new purpose-built college would require more than £100,000 in fundraising but community spokesman Joel Friedman said it was certainly one of the options being considered.
By Jewish News Reporter
The late Rabbi Pinter.
April 14, 2020, 9:51 am
‘God bless the compromisers’ – a personal tribute to Rabbi Pinter
Following the tragic passing of Stamford Hill's Rabbi Avroham Pinter, Stephen Oryszczuk reflects on his personal relationship with the community leader, educator and confidant
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Representatives of the Jewish community of Canvey island invited to a mayor's reception at Castle Point council where they were presented with the Seal of the Council. (September 2016). Joel Friedman is in the centre.
September 19, 2016, 11:01 am
Canvey Island Charedi community welcomed to area
The fledgling community from Stamford Hill was presented with the Seal of the Council to mark its arrival in Canvey Island
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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