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February 25, 2025, 10:49 am

OPINION: Unpacking the unique impact of Covid-19 on the Jewish community

The JLC has contributed to the UK’s official national inquiry

Results day at King Solomon High School, Ilford. August 2023.

August 24, 2023, 1:45 pm

Generation pandemic celebrate outstanding GCSE results

Despite grade boundaries returning to higher, pre-pandemic levels, Yavneh, JCoSS, King Solomon High School, Hasmonean, JFS and Immanuel College reported outstanding grades

By Michelle Rosenberg

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March 11, 2023, 11:56 am

Jewish Care raises more than £45k at business breakfast

Guest speaker Dame Kate Bingham shared her experiences chairing the government's Covid-19 vaccine task force.

By Michelle Rosenberg

Hearts of the National Covid Memorial drawn by the Bereaved Friends and Family of Covid-19 on the embankment of the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament.

October 11, 2022, 10:01 am

Author Michael Rosen to speak at Westminster Abbey coronavirus service

Former children’s laureate among the speakers at a Westminster Abbey service remembering those who died during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Jewish News Reporter

Synagogue service under lockdown in the early stages of the pandemic (Marc Morris Photography)

September 28, 2022, 2:47 pm

Study reveals Covid’s ‘extraordinarily disruptive’ impact on UK Jewish life

Institute of Jewish Policy Research says it was “particularly difficult” for Britain’s Jews because “so much of Jewish life depends on social interaction and assembly”.

By Adam Decker

Piers Corbyn attends an anti-lockdown musical event in Brixton handing out his controversial Covid-19 'Auschwitz leaflet'. London, UK.

July 19, 2022, 12:25 pm

Shock report reveals full extent of antisemitism in Covid conspiracy groups

Community Security Trust exposes rise in antisemitism in the direct wake of the pandemic and how far right extremists used fear of lockdown to propagate their views.

By Jenni Frazer

April 12, 2022, 3:56 pm

‘National disgrace’ PM must go, says Covid Bereaved Families spokesperson

David Garfinkel, who lost his father to the virus last year, repeats call for resignation of the prime minister "and his partying pals" after he's fined for breaking lockdown.

By Jewish News Reporter

Sanitising a synagogue. (Vladimir Gerdo/TASS)

December 16, 2021, 10:10 am

Chief Rabbi and United Synagogue unveil their booster shot for British Jews

‘Unprecedented’ project launched today in the Jewish News, aims to get the Jewish community back on its feet post-Covid.

By Jenni Frazer

September 3, 2021, 2:04 pm

Jake and Jenna welcome you to JN Junior!

Back to school, inspirational art, the Paralympics, Jewish new year and five fun things to do in September – all in this month's new feature for younger readers, with PJ Library

By Candice Krieger

David's father Ivor, who passed away earlier this month.

August 19, 2021, 4:26 pm

OPINION: For millions, Freedom Day might prove to be a life sentence

David Garfinkel reflects on the painful loss of his father to Covid and the responsibilities we share now restrictions have eased.

By David Garfinkel

A poster encouraging people not to get COVID-19 vaccines in an Orthodox neighbourhood of Brooklyn.

May 9, 2021, 11:51 am

The strictly-Orthodox summer camp where vaccinated children are banned

Anti-vaccination misinformation reaches new heights in American Jewish communities where non-compliance with public health regulations has been relatively high.

By Shira Hanau (JTA)

March 1, 2021, 5:49 pm

Deaf pupils fear isolation after face masks made mandatory in class

Teenager Dinah Mandell's petition, calling for transparent face masks in schools, has been signed by more than 4,000 people.

By Josh Salisbury

February 12, 2021, 12:07 pm

OPINION: Charity begins at home, and self-awareness must too

Employment hub Work Avenue's Debbie Sheldon looks at how to cope with mental health issues brought on by work and business under lockdown

By Debbie Sheldon

February 11, 2021, 4:43 pm

Photographer puts the love back into lockdown

Blake Ezra has teamed up with graphic designer Emily Theodore to craft 20 images that play on the new vocabulary of the pandemic

By Jewish News Reporter

Workers wearing protective suits disinfect a bus as a preventive measure amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus

February 5, 2021, 12:33 pm

A cure for Covid? Israeli team claims new drug has 96% success rate

Researchers at Tel Aviv’s biggest hospital report what could be a game-changer in the fight against the pandemic.

By Jenni Frazer

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