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Stamford Hill high street. The area is home to the biggest Charedi (strictly orthodox) community in Europe (Credit: Flickr/Alan Denney)
August 5, 2025, 3:45 pm
Stamford Hill JCC founder accused of allegedly ‘harassing’ government officials
Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations writes to Downing Street, apparently in a response to a letter from the Prime Minister's office regarding Levi Schapiro's conduct
By Jewish News Reporter
Rabbi SF Zimmerman, the driving force behind the new eruv
December 17, 2024, 1:30 pm
Parental eruv stance could cost children school place in strictly-Orthodox split
Parents face tough choice as admissions tie compliance with UOHC rulings to oversubscription criteria
By Jenni Frazer
An image of the proposed structure at South Kensington Tube station
November 29, 2023, 1:02 pm
London council rejects station amendment plan to allow Jewish sect to travel on Tube
A proposed 'second roof' was sought by Kohanim group citing concerns over nearby science museum containing body parts
By Jewish News Reporter
Rabbi-Moshe-Sternbuch Pic__Ezra-Landau
April 4, 2023, 10:36 am
EXCLUSIVE: World’s foremost Charedi leader brands Halpern a ‘gangster’
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch in Jerusalem called Rabbi Chaim Halpern, mired in sexual abuse claims, a “gangster” who should be removed from post.
By Jenni Frazer and Adam Decker
Golders Green Rabbi Chaim Halpern
January 31, 2023, 2:46 pm
Police drop investigation into sexual abuse claims against Rabbi Chaim Halpern
EXCLUSIVE: The Met has confirmed to Jewish News that an investigation, opened in December into allegations of sexual abuse by the Golders Green rabbi against a young woman, has been closed.
By Jenni Frazer
Sunday evening's concert at the Hackney Empire. Pics: @ifyoutickleus
January 16, 2023, 11:07 am
Women attend sell-out concert in defiance of strictly-Orthodox call to shun event due to ‘spiritual harm’
More than 700 young women flocked to Hackney Empire on Sunday for a concert starring Bracha Jaffe and Chava Kogan, in defiance of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, which called for event to be shunned.
By Jenni Frazer
Golders Green Rabbi Chaim Halpern
December 29, 2022, 1:26 pm
Judge Martyn Zeidman accepts offer to lead Rabbi Chaim Halpern probe
The Orthodox Hebrew Congregations announced an inquiry into allegations of improper sexual behaviour by Golders Green rabbi, which he strongly denies
By Jenni Frazer
May 26, 2021, 4:47 pm
Jewish leaders meet two deputy London mayors to address rise in antisemitism
Sadiq Khan's officials responsible for policing and communities held virtual discussion with representatives from all major communal groups
By Lee Harpin
Yesodey Hatorah's Senior Girls School in Stamford Hill
February 5, 2021, 1:40 pm
Twenty Stamford Hill rabbis write letter: ‘Avoid unlawful gatherings and events’
Rare intervention comes after raid as Yesoday Hatorah school two weeks ago and Jewish News' investigation into lockdown abuses
By Jewish News Reporter
Groom breaking a glass at Jewish wedding
January 28, 2021, 4:49 pm
Government gives final warning over illegal Jewish weddings
At an emergency meeting with Jewish community officials, Faith Minister, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, said 'shameful events could and would not continue' or there would be consequence
By Ellie Jacobs
January 28, 2021, 9:45 am
JN Investigation: ‘For months they’ve broken every rule in the book’
Lookouts hired, cash set aside for fines, a bride with Covid and another large wedding THIS WEEK – the extent of potentially deadly lockdown breaches in Stamford Hill revealed.
By Ellie Jacobs
Letter sent by Charedi leaders to Robert Jenrick (right)
November 20, 2020, 9:15 am
Heads of Charedi communities write to government urging it to keep shuls open
London, Manchester, and Gateshead leaders call on Robert Jenrick to let worship continue in synagogues if new tougher lockdown measures are introduced
By Jewish News Reporter
Mill Hill United synagogue under Covid restrictions, including social distancing and masks (Credit: Marc Morris)
November 4, 2020, 4:02 pm
Orthodox body representing 50,000 urges U-turn on ‘distressing’ shul closures
Pressure mounts on government as Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations joins chorus of religious voices calling for places of worship to remain open during the second lockdown
By Tali Fraser
Strictly-Orthodox travellers arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport (Credit Image: © Nir Alon/ZUMA Wire)
September 4, 2020, 9:38 am
Charedi leaders: ‘Consider rescheduling’ visits from abroad for High Holy Days
Stark warning made in joint statement from Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations and Interlink Foundation, amid rising cases of Covid-19 among religious communities in Hackney
By Jewish News Reporter
Gateshead is home to one of the UK's largest Orthodox Jewish communities (Screenshot from YouTube)
August 10, 2020, 4:14 pm
Charedi families warned not to house swap due to Covid spike fears
Concern from public health officials over movement between close-knit Orthodox communities in London, Manchester and Gateshead
By Jewish News Reporter
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