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Pic: Our Second Home
December 4, 2024, 1:17 am
OPINION: My madrichim showed me how to be proud of Jewish heritage; now it’s time to give back
The importance of fostering a proud next generation of leaders for our community
By Nic Schlagman
Rachel Sklan, credit: Masorti UK
October 14, 2024, 4:20 pm
‘The privilege of my life’: Masorti chief executive steps down
In post for nearly two years, Rachel Sklan announces she will now pursue 'my other passion in life, psychotherapy and group work'
By Michelle Rosenberg
Matt Plen, Credit: Masorti UK
February 10, 2023, 11:53 am
Masorti chief executive steps down after a decade
Pursuing new chapter in the charity sector, Matt Plen says he's proud of "helping Masorti become a place where people can find a meaningful religious experience"
By Michelle Rosenberg
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters from a truck at a campaign event in the run up to Israel's election.
December 22, 2022, 10:10 am
Who’s who in Israel’s new far-right government, and why it matters
As the new government is formally sealed, here’s what you need to know about who’s set to take power in Israel.
By Andrew Lapin (JTA)
Israeli soldiers sit at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, after capturing Jerusalem's Old City during the Six Day War, in June 1967. (AP Photo/Israeli Ministry of Defence,HO)
December 1, 2022, 3:52 pm
Gantz scolds anti-LGBTQ party for calling Egyptians killed in 1967 ‘enemy soldiers’
Noam Party called it a “delusional idea” to honour "soldiers of the enemy who tried to destroy us," after a report suggested Israel will erect monument for Egyptians killed.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
A Habonim Dror camp: this year’s has got the go-ahead
June 17, 2021, 10:34 am
Summer saved! Youth leader convinces government to keep camps open
Harrison Engler, a national director of Habonim Dror, led a successful campaign to persuade ministers to allow groups of 30 at camps, despite extended lockdown rules.
By Lee Harpin
Yorai Lahav-Hertzano of Yesh Atid: ‘The election is a battle on the core values of Israel’
March 18, 2021, 4:26 pm
Gay MK ‘worried, anxious and frightened’ election will give hate a foothold
Yesh Atid politician Yorai Lahav-Hertzano airs concern about the possibility of far-right and Kahanist politicians getting into office
By Nathan Jeffay
Jonathan Greenblatt in London, outside the Houses of Parliament
February 6, 2021, 5:45 pm
Head of US ADL says bid to unite right wing in Israel ‘risks normalising racism’
Jonathan Greenblatt reacted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to form an alliance with parties with extreme views.
By Jewish News Reporter
The test covers severe recessive disorders such as Tay Sachs, Familial Dysautonomia and Bloom Syndrome that, while not exclusively Jewish, have a much-increased prevalence in the Ashkenazi Jewish population.
October 31, 2020, 11:54 am
200 students sign up to be screened for severe Jewish genetic disorders
Jnetics' week-long virtual event from 23-29 November will allow those on campus to take part in carrier screening for nine of the most severe Jewish genetic disorders
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Tory MP Robert Halfon has called on teachers to be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine
May 26, 2020, 3:02 pm
20 Jewish schools reassure parents over re-opening
'Incredible collaboration' of education leaders comes in wake of concern over health and safety of pupils and staff when schools resume next month
April 2, 2020, 2:04 pm
Twenty-Five Under 25: The official countdown begins!
From activists and campaigners to interfaith workers and charity volunteers, we celebrate young people tipped to become UK Jewish leaders. Drum roll... here are positions 25-11..!
Picture from Israel Tour 2019!
April 1, 2020, 2:37 pm
Israel Tour 2020 is cancelled
More than 1,200 young British Jews told of 'painful decision' taken by 11 youth movements to pull the programme due to the virus
By Jewish News Reporter
Meet our amazing 25 Under 25!
March 26, 2020, 12:56 pm
Twenty Five Under 25: The young trailblazers set to shape our future
From student activists and young musicians to interfaith campaigners and motivational speakers, we profile those tipped to be future leaders of Anglo-Jewry!
By Jewish News
Picture from Israel Tour 2019!
March 18, 2020, 4:01 pm
Organisers say Israel tour ‘going ahead as planned’ but refund arrangements made
UJIA offered reassurances to participants' parents about money back incase it is stopped due to the virus
By Jack Mendel
Picture from Israel Tour 2019!
August 15, 2019, 2:58 pm
Highest number of British Jewish teens go on tour since 2013
More than 1,200 16-year-olds from 10 different youth movements travel across Israel with the help of 71 madrichim
By Jewish News Reporter
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