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Board move on disused cemeteries

The Board of Deputies has begun an audit of all its British cemetries to find out who owns them and who is responsible for their upkeep

Caterer seeks court aid to keep trading

A kosher caterer has taken an unusual legal step to ensure that he survives the economic downturn.

Teacher angry over High Holy-Day leave

A teacher was granted - and then refused - paid leave for the High Holy-Days.

Europe's biggest Jewish primary school speak to Astronaut in space

Michael Sobell Sinai School speak to Jewish astronaut Greg Chamitoff in space.

£2m plan for cemeteries

The United Synagogue is to spend almost £2 million to ensure that its two main cemeteries maintain operations well into the second half of this century.

Hostility to Jews and Muslims ‘on rise’ in EU

Negative views and opinions of Jews and Muslims in Europe have risen significantly, according to an independent American think-tank.

Duke is asked to save a piece of Jerusalem

The Duke of Edinburgh has been unwittingly drawn into a row over a piece of prime Jerusalem real estate.

Pulling power of first Hackney Limmud

Anger over Simcha date clash with Hackney Limmud

Orthodox delight as government relaxes planning law on house extensions

Charedi community welcome relaxed government rules on loft conversions and extensions.

Rabbi offers help to ‘three-day Rosh Hashanah’ council

Rabbi offers services as a religious adviser to council in Holy-day cock up.

Prince Philip asked to save part of Jerusalem

Duke of Edinburgh drawn into real estate row over the famous Russian Compound in Jersusalem.