Category: Jewish
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Walter Jacob, Pittsburgh rabbi who helped revive Reform Judaism in Germany, dies at 94
PITTSBURGH — Rabbi Walter Jacob, who 60 years after he left Germany as a refugee returned to help revive its Liberal Jewish community, died Oct. 20 at his home in Pittsburgh. He was 94. The longtime rabbi of Pittsburgh’s… Continue Reading
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David Lammy: We do not mourn the deaths of heads of proscribed terror organisations
David Lammy has told MPs in his first Commons statement since Israeli airstrikes on Iran:”We do not mourn the deaths of the heads of proscribed terrorist organisations.” Addressing the House, the foreign secretary added:”Let me be… Continue Reading
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Immanuel headteacher steps down following decade of service
The headteacher at a leading independent Jewish day school in Hertfordshire is stepping down after a decade of service. Dr Millan Sachania is leaving Immanuel College following a series of roles including director of sixth form in 2003,… Continue Reading
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Which three celebrities are living together in New York?
A lot has changed in Jake Cohen’s life since he finished filming his first TV show, a cooking show that incorporates but does not solely focus on his Jewish identity. “Since we recorded, I have split with my husband. I am currently… Continue Reading
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UK backs call for Israel to halt proposed move to end all cooperation with UNRWA
The UK has backed claims that “Israel’s international reputation as a democratic country would be deeply harmed” if the Knesset goes ahead with a proposed bill ending all cooperation with the Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. Foreign… Continue Reading
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Alan Duncan sparks new storm over Robert Jenrick ‘Jewish family link’ remarks
Former Tory minister Sir Alan Duncan is again facing claims of antisemitism after suggesting party leadership contender Robert Jenrick’s pro-Israel stance could be the result of “family connections which have a Jewish link.” Ex… Continue Reading
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Israel Experience: a demonstration of hope, unity and resilience
If you are missing being able to holiday in Israel there is a great opportunity to experience the very best of its food, wine, whisky and artistry in north London next week. The Israel Government Tourist Office and the Israel Engagement… Continue Reading
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Chancellor signs warning letter to Netanyahu over potential collapse of West Bank banks
Rachel Reeves has put her signature to a letter sent to Benjamin Netanyahu warning that one of his far-right ministers is close to causing the collapse of the banking system in the West Bank. The UK chancellor is one of eight signatories… Continue Reading
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Single yeshiva loses six staff and alumni to war in just two weeks
“Out of great pain will grow great salvation,” wrote Rabbi Yitzhak Dor, the dean of the Horev Yeshiva in Jerusalem, in a letter he sent to the parents of his students on Sunday. At the beginning of the letter, he listed the names of the six… Continue Reading
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Former Israeli PM and ex-Palestinian minister both speak of need to ‘change course’
A former Israel Prime Minister and an ex Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs who sits on Fatah’s central committee have both spoken of the urgent need to “change course” to prevent further deadly violence spiralling out of control… Continue Reading