As the UK and the rest of the world takes part in Make Poverty History, the UK Jewish community is also playing a strong part. Find out more about the Make Poverty History Jewish Coalition (MPHJC) and how it unites the community to work together.
Shechita UK has welcomed the Government’s final response to the Farm Animal Welfare Council’s Report on the Welfare of Animals at Slaughter, in particular its strong commitment to respect the right of the Jewish community to continue shechita in the UK.
On a "whistle stop" tour of schools in the London area to launch the 60 Days for 60 Years project, the Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks addressed over 1500 students at five different schools.
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke is to spend an evening talking about his life in aid of Young Norwood. The event, organised by Young Norwood's City Slickers committee takes place on 1 February at London law firm Allen and Overy.
The Board of Deputies has welcomed Jon Benjamin as its new Director General. The former Chief Executive of British ORT has now officially taken up his new position, following the announcement of his appointment in September 2004 and the retirement of Neville Nagler.