Simon Rocker

A small step down the road of pluralism

The BBC’s too rough guide to Judaism

Ahmadinejad may have a kosher secret up his sleeve

According to reports circulating in cyberspace, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran may have Jewish roots — and this is not an early Purim jest.

Asylum-seeker saved from deportation by shul activists

Leaders' fresh pledge on harmony

Leaders of the United Synagogue, Reform, Liberal and Masorti movements have made a fresh pledge of commitment to the Stanmore Accords, the 1998 agreement to avoid infighting and promote co-operation.

Community backing for Fair Trade

The first national campaign launches next week to persuade Jews to buy fair trade goods.

The C of E is not a missionary threat

Lieberman's success horrifies UK leaders

The electoral success of Avigdor Lieberman’s right-wing party, Yisrael Beiteinu (Israel, Our Home) in Tuesday’s Israeli elections has caused consternation among British Jews.

Solicitor close to forcing release of report on BBC MidEast bias

The BBC is under new pressure to publish a five-year-old report into the fairness of its Middle East coverage after a decision this week by the Law Lords.

Foreign Office man arrested over 'racism'

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office remained tight-lipped this week after the arrest of a senior official for an alleged antisemitic outburst.

Church: sell-off was not Israel protest

National Jewish studies curriculum in pipeline