Ellie Jacobs

A man signs a petition at a demonstration for women's rights held outside the rabbinical court for divorces

March 4, 2021, 12:46 pm

Religious divorce refusal can now be recognised as a criminal offence

A husband who refuses a 'get' can now be viewed as exerting controlling and coercive behaviour, listed as a criminal offence under the Serious Crime Act.

By Ellie Jacobs

February 25, 2021, 3:40 pm

Cry freedom! Community primed for life after lockdown

From the reopening of shuls to summer holidays in Israel, here's how British Jews are preparing for Covid restrictions to be lifted in the coming months.

By Ellie Jacobs and Josh Salisbury

February 18, 2021, 12:41 pm

Soaring mental health crisis among our young

Community charity Jami said the number seeking help overall had more than doubled, with the workload of some services almost tripling amid the prolonged lockdown

By Ellie Jacobs

A nurse holds a phial containing the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19.

February 17, 2021, 9:23 am

UK-Israeli scientist’s algorithm can predict Covid outbreaks 17 days in advance

Prof. Michael Edelstein's complex technology involves the monitoring of Google searches to forecast where and when coronavirus cases will flare up more than two weeks in advance

By Ellie Jacobs

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony S. Fauci delivers remarks during a coronavirus update briefing. In the background are
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks/ Wikipedia/Source White House Coronavirus Update Briefing
Author The White House from Washington, DC/ )

February 16, 2021, 5:09 pm

Dr Anthony Fauci receives $1M Israeli award

Scientist awarded prestigious Dan David Prize as committee recognises his 'exceptional contribution' on everything from HIV research to the Covid-19 response

By Ellie Jacobs

Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff in the green screen room with actors Daniel Malka, Chen Belilty

February 14, 2021, 11:12 am

Deaf rabbi translates Torah into sign language

Speaking through a interpreter, Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff said his project intends to make Judaism 'accessible and possible' for the deaf and hard of hearing.

By Ellie Jacobs

February 11, 2021, 4:17 pm

Forced marriage: ‘It took 14 years to realise I wanted to live before I died’

In the week that dozens of testimonies were presented to the government, one victim reveals in her own words how she found the courage to break free.

By Ellie Jacobs

February 11, 2021, 3:48 pm

Oxford college apologises for hosting Ken Loach

Professor Judith Buchanan, head of St Peter’s College, said she was sorry for the “hurt” caused by inviting the filmmaker to speak at a virtual event on Monday.

By Ellie Jacobs

Picture of pupils enjoying school dinners at a Primary School.

February 10, 2021, 5:59 pm

Food voucher scheme for students at Jewish schools extended until June

Initiative which has provided more than 800 children with support has been renewed thanks to funding from Genesis Philanthropy Group and the Wohl Foundation

By Ellie Jacobs

Screenshots from Google Maps of Hasmonean Primary School

February 9, 2021, 3:07 pm

Head of Hasmonean primary to retire after three decades leading Jewish schools

Dr Alan Shaw will step down at the end of the academic year, saying it has been a 'privilege and an honour' to serve the school

By Ellie Jacobs

February 9, 2021, 11:20 am

Tributes to Liberal Judaism’s pioneering first female head, Rosita Rosenberg

'Guiding force of Liberal and Progressive Judaism for many years' who helped establish communities across the UK, dies aged 86

By Ellie Jacobs

February 8, 2021, 4:21 pm

Document on prevalence of forced Charedi marriages handed to government

Testimony from those within the Chasidic community claim many arranged Jewish marriages are in violation of British law.

By Ellie Jacobs

Screenshot from the Manchester Primary's video

February 3, 2021, 5:17 pm

Manchester Jewish primary launches weekly TV show to keep people connected

King David school will broadcast videos made and presented by its students in a bid to help the community stay in touch

By Ellie Jacobs

Baby Ariel. Photo Credit - Sergio Garcia

February 2, 2021, 5:24 pm

Social media influencer Baby Ariel engages millions to fight antisemitism

Baby Ariel, who has been cited as a top social media star, urges her fans to call out hatred

By Ellie Jacobs

Rob Rinder, Nick Ferrari, Natasha Kaplinsky and Matt Lucas

February 2, 2021, 5:20 pm

Matt Lucas and Natasha Kaplinsky among celebs in Camp Simcha fundraising drive

Nick Ferrari, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Rob Rinder in 36-hour crowdfunding bid to raise £2m to help sick children

By Ellie Jacobs

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