Raising funds for Exeter Synagogue
Exeter shul celebrates 250th anniversary
A fundraising drive has been started for Exeter Synagogue to restore its building in time its 250th anniversary in the summer. read more
ZF raises conern over BBC Hamas story
ZF complains to BBC
The Zionist Federation has raised concern over a report on Hamas that was written for the BBC News Online website and which it says failed to reveal the true extent of what Hamas stands for. read more
Rise in social media anti-Semitism
Hate attacks on Jews grow
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook saw a huge rise in reported incidents of anti-Semitism in the UK according to the Community Security Trust. read more
Community meets Sunday Times executives
Acting editor admits "mistake"
Leaders of the Jewish community have met with Sunday Times executives over an "anti-Semitic" cartoon. read more
Murdoch apologises for 'anti-Semitic' cartoon
Sunday Times rapped over cartoon
News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch has apologised after the Sunday Times featured a Gerald Scarfe cartoon which was accused of being anti-Semitic. read more
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Remembering the Holocaust
Events will be taking place across the country on Sunday to mark the UK's annual Holocaust Memorial Day. January 27th will mark the 68th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau. read more
Another term for Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Tuesday's parliamentary elections, and says the top priority of the new government will be to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear arsenal. read more
Summer gig for Cliff
Chart veteran Cliff Richard is set to return to Israel this summer to perform in Tel Aviv - 50 years after he first touched down in the Holy Land. read more
Waterman wins top award
A toastmaster from Barkingside in Essex has spoken of his pride after winning a prestigious award for his efforts in making sure weddings and other simchas run smoothly. read more
London Mayor leads ceremony
The Greater London Authority's annual Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony will be broadcast live via a webcast and feature Mayor Boris Johnson. read more
Shul gets rabbi from Brazil
St Albans United Synagogue has welcomed a new part time rabbi, Elimelech Vanzetta, to its community.Rabbi Vanzetta, is originally from Brazil. read more
