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Rosh Hashana
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference, at the ACC Liverpool. Picture date: Tuesday September 24, 2024.
September 22, 2025, 2:38 pm
OPINION: Don’t punch us in the face on Sunday and wish us better on Monday
The government's recognition of a Palestinian state at this juncture has rightly been seen by many in the UK Jewish community as a grotesque betrayal
By Daniel Sugarman
10th August. UK Chief Rabbi EPHRAIM MIRVIS and Israel supporters, including family members of hostages, march in the Strand to Downing Street demanding that all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are released. Credit: Vuk Valcic/Alamy Live News
September 19, 2025, 12:56 pm
OPINION: This New Year, Jews are judging – and being judged by others
Recent JPR polling shows how British Jews are reacting to the situation in Israel - and how a significant number have been directly blamed for Israeli government policies
By Dr Jonathan Boyd
Dame Louise Ellman argues that countries should be working to strengthen Israel's Progressive voices like Yair Golan (pictured)
September 19, 2025, 10:43 am
Yair Golan: On this Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s reckless government needs to hear the voices of Diaspora Jews
An Israeli opposition leader says, “Jews around the world need to confidently and boldly speak up now for the Israel they love and need”
By Yair Golan
Shofar on top of a prayer book
September 19, 2025, 9:12 am
OPINION: The book of life and the limits of silence
Rosh Hashanah calls us to collective reflection — and to insist that basic decency be non-negotiable
By Leo Pearlman
Stock image of a person holding a phone (Credit: Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash)
September 18, 2025, 10:42 am
OPINION: The day my antisemitic abuser turned up at the office
The teenager who made the call came into my office, with his mother at his side, to admit what he had done and express his deep regret at having done it
By Rabbi Alex Goldberg
Mill Hill United synagogue under Covid restrictions, including social distancing and masks (Credit: Marc Morris)
August 24, 2021, 1:20 pm
Shul-goers urged to take Covid test before new year services
United Synagogue recommends its shuls require negative lateral flow tests from attendees on eve of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to prevent outbreaks.
By Jewish News Reporter
Packing room with Rabbi Daniel Rowe and Rabbi Dovid Lichtig
September 22, 2020, 2:44 pm
Boxes to help celebrate High Holy Days sent to 35,000 homes by Aish UK
Materials to help families for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur include explanatory booklets, apple tea and honey, as-well-as a magazine featuring an interview with Rabbi Lord Sacks
By Jenni Frazer
September 16, 2019, 3:22 pm
PM way off te-key-ah! Boris Johnson tries to blow shofar
Prime minister is handed instrument by woman who says it’s ‘like a trumpet from Israel’, but he fails to successfully get a note out of it
By JTA
Jewish pilgrims at the Tomb of Nachman of Breslov in Uman Wikipedians
October 6, 2017, 2:28 pm
Ukraine arrests three ‘terrorists’ accused of targeting Uman Jewish pilgrims
Police detain men at a border crossing who were allegedly carrying explosives, and wanted to attack worshipers
By JTA
Putin with Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Head of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Alexander Boroda
September 24, 2017, 10:03 am
Putin congratulates Russian Jews in New Year message
President praised Jewish community when meeting Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Head of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda
By Jewish News Reporter
Honeymaker, Warren Bader (l) having his kosher credentials checked by a member of the KLBD
August 11, 2017, 11:12 am
Busy boss of blended honey firm welcomes kosher certification
Founder of Plan Bee Ltd heralds 'important step' in getting seal of approval from Europe’s largest kosher agency
September 30, 2016, 9:51 am
Ask Dr Ellie Cannon!
Our resident GP Ellie Cannon answers your questions on high blood pressure, vaccinations and the stress of Rosh Hashanah
By Dr Ellie Cannon
Rabbi Miriam Berger
September 21, 2016, 10:14 am
Prayer services to be held for people with disabilities
Finchley Reform will hold special prayer services to cater for those with physical and learning constraints
Staines and District United Synagogue
August 16, 2016, 2:47 pm
Shul offering ‘free’ seats for High Holy Days
Staines and District United Synagogue appealed to those struggling financially over Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Succot
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