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What does the Bible say about polyamory?

Rabbi Dr Kahn-Harris offers an alternative view of relationships in the Book of Ruth

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March 7, 2024 13:16

Philip Hermogenes-Calderon's depiction of Ruth and Naomi, 1886 (Yale Centre for British Art)

LFI chair Adrian Cohen to stand for Board of Deputies vice-presidency

Four candidates say they have secured enough nominations to stand for the three VP posts in May

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March 6, 2024 12:15

Board of Deputies to leave Jewish Leadership Council

Under new plan, Board would lose automatic trustee seat at the council but its president would become a vice-president of JLC

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February 29, 2024 15:15

Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl (second right) with her officer team on its solidarity mission to Israel this week

Board presidential candidates reach required nominations to compete

The four who have announced their bid for the leadership say they have cleared the first hurdle

1 min read

February 28, 2024 17:58

Bidding for glory: Board presidential candidates (from left) Phil Rosenberg, Sheila Gewolb, Michael Ziff, Amanda Bowman

Chief Rabbi launches Jewish schools review with backing of Israeli government

Initiative could lead to ‘paradigm shift’ in delivery of Jewish education in UK, says school network head

2 min read

February 28, 2024 14:42

Sir Ephraim Mirvis with pupils from Hertsmere Jewish Primary School (Photo: Joy Sable)

Leading Charedi rabbis denounce new move to regulate yeshivot

Private member’s Bill calls for registration of children who are taught outside school

1 min read

February 28, 2024 13:48

UK Charedim protest against the Schools Bill - which advanced plans to regulate yeshivot - in Westminister, June 2022

Hasmo Boys earn rave review for Jewish studies

Inspectors impressed by Orthodox school’s ability to cater for different levels within its student body

1 min read

February 27, 2024 17:31

Enthused and inspired: pupils at Hasmonean High School for Boys

Former Masorti chair takes on leadership of LSJS

Bill Benjamin intends to expand the school’s global reach

1 min read

February 27, 2024 10:12

Ofsted: Lubavitch boys’ school back on the right track

Inspectors find significant improvements at previously struggling Yeshivah Ketanah

1 min read

February 16, 2024 10:33

Lubavitch girls’ school earns good marks from Ofsted

Inspectors praise passionate teachers and curious pupils who are keen to learn

1 min read

February 16, 2024 09:31

Children should learn about war in school not TikTok

Too few teachers have the tools they need to help pupils understand the war in Gaza

3 min read

February 15, 2024 12:01

How can teachers teach children about the Middle East? (Photo: Getty Images)

Unprecedented explosion of Jew-hate in 2023

There were 4,103 recorded incidents – 81 per cent worse than previous high in 2021

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February 15, 2024 08:26

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: A protestor wearing a flag of Israel marches against anti-Semitism on November 26, 2023 in London, England. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has sparked a wave of protests across Europe, and heightened concerns over anti-Semitism among Jewish communities. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

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