Category: Jewish
-
Where to enjoy the golden glow of Autumn in the UK
Inspired by the beauty he saw on a stay in Winchester in September 1819, Keats penned his ode To Autumn. There are lots of lovely places to enjoy the golden glow of this most beautiful of seasons. LONDON: Autumn is the best time to stay… Continue Reading
-
What are the questions you should be asking when choosing a nursery or primary school?
Raising a child can be an expensive business – indeed the average cost of bringing up your little ones from birth to age 18 has reached an all-time high at an eye-watering £223,256. But from September, the Government will provide 15 hours a… Continue Reading
-
Vatican calls for 7 October fast
In a plea echoed by the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Pope asked Catholics throughout the world to mark the first anniversary of the 7 October massacre with fasting and prayer. The Pope called for “a special… Continue Reading
-
College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely not confrontation
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — At midday on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ deadly invasion of Israel, hundreds of Israeli and American flags dotted the main lawn of the University of Michigan’s campus, known as the Diag —… Continue Reading
-
OPINION: We have seen the community in the UK at its best since October 7
A year on from October 7, it is still hard to find the right words to fully capture the tragic loss of that awful day. Looking back, as we commemorate all of those who were killed in Southern Israel, is so deeply painful. We must pray that those… Continue Reading
-
Should Jewish children go to Jewish primary school, or should they have a broader experience?
Juliette Lipshaw Juliette Lipshaw has been headteacher at Sinai – Europe’s largest Jewish primary school – for eight years, and deputy head for two years before that. She is a “big believer” in Jewish primary school education, and in… Continue Reading
-
Dutch policemen refuse to secure Jewish community events
Amid reports of Dutch police officers refusing to secure Jewish community events for ideological reasons, Commissioner of the Dutch National Police Janny Knol will hold an “internal discussion on how to handle such situations.” Knol addressed the… Continue Reading
-
MI5 chief says UK facing growing threat from Islamic State and Iran
Iran could “repurpose” its criminal network and attack Britons if the conflict with Israel continued to worsen, Ken McCallum, director-general of MI5 has warned. McCallum said that MI5 was “powerfully alive to the risk that events in… Continue Reading
-
Mental health café welcomes community befrienders
The charity that provides mental health support to young people and adults is introducing 12 volunteer community befrienders at its social enterprise Head Room Café in Golders Green. Jami, part of Jewish Care, has launched the latest initiative… Continue Reading
-
Borehamwood community honours Israel with candlelit vigil
More than 500 members of the Elstree and Borehamwood community gathered for a moving candlelit hostage vigil and Havdallah on Saturday. The event at Borehamwood Shopping Park was to express support for Israel in the wake of an Iranian attack,… Continue Reading