For the Rabbis of Sefarad, the Torah was always a guide to the world. Not, as it became for the embattled Rabbis of Ashkenaz, a wall against it
By Ben Judah
Exemplar of Western Sephardi tradition, widely admired for his tolerance, non-coercive approach and educational vision
Charles offers his condolences to the Sephardi community, saying the rabbi would be 'profoundly missed'
His successor, Rabbi Joseph Dweck, leads tribute to 'towering figure' whose death is loss to all Anglo-Jewry
The team behind the the first egalitarian Sephardi siddur has produced a companion volume for use on Shabbat
But it is fair to say that overall Judaism in Britain today is more self-assured and vibrant than at any previous stage in our history
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Builders working at the 300-year old synagogue hit unexpected complications
By Simon Rocker
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Dayan Daniel Kada had been due to move to the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue at Holland Park
Dayan Daniel Kada is moving after less than two years at the S & P's leading congregation
But rabbi of historic synagogue warns that supporters must remain vigilant
The former JFS head has been conducting a strategic review into the future of the historic congregation
The new Office of Senior Rabbi is intended to give a wider voice to the classical Sephardi tradition
S & P leaders update members on plans after criticism of lack of transparency
Move intended to enhance the role of Rabbi Joseph Dweck, recognised as one of the movement's strengths
