It might have once seemed mission impossible – but Orthodox women rabbis are making their mark on Jewish life
By Rabba Dina Brawer
Rabbi Zahavit Shalev will become interim rabbi at the independent Progressive synagogue as Rabbi Benji Stanley leaves to study in Israel
By Simon Rocker
The politician appeared to conflate the purely religious event with political Zionism, claiming that the presence of the event would ‘justify genocide’
By Jacob Jaffa
Rabbi Ivan and Rebbetzin Rachie Binstock will be stepping down after three decades leading the congregation
By JC Reporter
Emanuel Goldfeiz was still dressed in his Shabbat best when he was attacked by two masked assailants
Rabbi Jackie Tabick recounted some of her experiences at an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of women’s rabbinic ordination in Britain
Post-Nazi Germany’s offer of compensation to Israel for the Shoah split the country
By Rabbi Gideon Sylvester
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Fresh intervention from Progressive ministers comes as 36 deputies face a petition banning them from Israel over their letter criticisng the Jewish state
By Jane Prinsley
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The only Progressive congregation in Wales has not had a permanent rabbi since before the pandemic
Hendon School is a paragon of peaceful co-existence
By Rabbi Michael Pollak
The last holder of the position had to return to Israel owing to the situation there
Rabbi Benjy and Emily Rickman have been appointed as rabbinic couple of the modern Orthodox community
Rabbis could face sanctions if they do not report allegations under new proposals
Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, one of a growing number of Orthodox women rabbis, will be teaching at this year’s Limmud Festival
The authorities are investigating the incident which Israeli officials suspect may be linked to antisemitism
By Ellie Grant
Thousands of non-Jews order mezuzot after actress puts one on her door in solidarity with Jewish neighbours