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James Martin
James Martin
Coral Beach, Eilat
March 9, 2023, 5:02 pm
Winter lingers on in the UK, but in Eilat the sun is shining and the music is playing
A music-themed hotel is the perfect base for all that Eilat has to offer
By James Martin
January 24, 2023, 11:37 am
Daniel Cainer hits all the right notes in Camden
Jewish tales told through jazz music by a master songwriter
By James Martin
The London Faith and Belief Community Awards 2022, was held at Westminster Abbey, London with over 40 projects being recognised for their good work across many different and varied challenges. Certificates were presented by Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, The Lord Lieutenant of Greater London.
November 25, 2022, 1:35 pm
Jewish charities celebrated at Westminster Abbey community awards
Jewish Care, The Paperweight Trust, Project ImpACT and Hackney’s Hotline Meals Service among those honoured at a ceremony for London’s faith and belief community. 
By James Martin
January 5, 2021, 3:15 pm
OPINION: Learning to share our vulnerabilities
After his parents received a vaccine, James Martin reflects on its liberating impact following months of lockdown - and what it's like to live alone during this dark times
By James Martin
Synagogue
August 13, 2020, 2:12 pm
Maidenhead shul to only have online services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Reform synagogue's Rabbi Jonathan Romain says the decision was taken 'reluctantly', but Covid restrictions mean gatherings of hundreds of people won't be available
By James Martin
Rabbi Eliezer Zobin (screenshot from JTV)
May 15, 2020, 1:07 pm
Rabbi sanctions outdoor minyanim
Modern Orthodox leader Eliezer Zobin wrote on his shul New Yisrael's website, that 'participants must remain in their own gardens' and anyone with Covid symptoms must not take part
By James Martin
Mother Nicky and Ella, with little sister Talya and father Neil
May 7, 2020, 11:30 am
‘School is giving key workers’ kids a crucial routine’ 
Paediatric community nurse and mum-of-two, Nicky Starkowitz says having respite of dropping kids off at school 'gives us the opportunity to focus on our work in these crazy times'
By James Martin
Bushey New Cemetery (Photo credit: Lewis Khan/RIBA/PA Wire)
April 23, 2020, 11:51 am
Bushey old and new cemeteries holding burials ‘every 30 minutes’
United Synagogue said 'most days we have been doing burials on the half hour' between both sites.
By James Martin
Bushey New Cemetery (Photo credit: Lewis Khan/RIBA/PA Wire)
From the WebApril 23, 2020, 9:34 am
Bushey old and new cemeteries holding burials ‘every 30 minutes’
United Synagogue said 'most days we have been doing burials on the half hour' between both sites.
By James Martin
People light candles around the symbol for World Aids Day
December 9, 2019, 2:56 pm
UK Jewish response to Aids was ‘way ahead of other faiths’
James Martin reflects on the community’s attitude to the issue of HIV/Aids and how its impact made a huge difference on those with the condition
By James Martin
Around 400 people attended the hustings to listen to candidates battle it out (Credit: Alyth Synagogue/ Twitter)
December 6, 2019, 2:23 pm
Labour’s Ross Houston apologises to rival Luciana Berger over antisemitism row
Ross Houston made the apology in front of 400 people in a multi-faith hustings at Alyth
By James Martin
August 20, 2019, 2:41 pm
OPINION: Communicating our true belief in Israel in the digital age
James Martin reflects on the need to advocate for the Jewish state in an era dominated by the internet
By James Martin
Alex Haruni in wine work mode
April 11, 2019, 5:16 pm
Pesach wine tips from the experts!
For the four cups – and a fifth for the prophet – James Martin asks the experts for their wine recommendations and memories
By James Martin
United Synagogue Ski trip
March 13, 2019, 9:20 am
The dramatic shift in religious identity among educated Jews
Stats from more than two decades of academic research shows that 'well educated' members of the community have a weaker attachment to their Jewish identity
By James Martin
Eli Beer with an Ambucycle
February 13, 2019, 11:38 am
Shul raises £54,000 in three minutes for life-saving Israeli charity
Synagogue in Hampstead raised funds for two new Ambucycles after hearing United Hatzalah head Eli Beer speaking on Shabbat
By James Martin
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