US launches coronavirus helpline

The United Synagogue has launched a coronavirus helpline for members. The service is a central port of call for people who need practical, spiritual or...

Rabbi Moshe Taragin’s Torah from Eretz Yisrael

The current corona virus crisis has toppled the world order, sent stock markets plummeting and reshaped human consciousness. For many, it is,and will remain the most shocking event of their lifetimes. We...

Brian Gordon Elected Mayor of Barnet

Councillor Brian (Binyomin) Gordon has been elected Mayor of Barnet for the coming municipal year, commencing in May. Mr. Gordon was elected to Barnet Council...

Moscow’s Chief Rabbi advises against kissing a Sefer Torah

Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt has advised against kissing a Sefer Torah as the coronavirus spreads across the world. Moscow’s chief rabbi and Conference of European...

Coping After Suicide and Sudden Traumatic Death: A Guide for Schools

A partnership of voluntary sector agencies has today announced the launch of a communal response to suicide for schools and a joint initiative to...

Sanders not welcome in Israel says Danon

  Israel Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, has told Democratic presidential frontrunner Bernie Sanders he is not welcome in Israel as the fallout to...

Israelis March back to the Polls

Israelis go to the polls today for the third time in just under a year.  In an apparent rise in voter turnout compared with...

Ask Rabbi Shochet on Dreams, the song of the Eishet Chayil and the role...

Better Advice Next Time! Dear Rabbi I read your response to Moss in last week’s Jewish Weekly. I am saddened and surprised at your advice. As...

Fragile ceasefire on Gaza border

A fragile ceasefire is holding between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza after two days cross-border attacks earlier this week. Egypt brokered the...

Bojo immigration model may hit Jewish community

Boris Johnson’s new points-based immigration system could impact on Britain's Jewish community. Security guards and care workers are among EU migrants currently working at a...

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