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Jewish Chronicle New teaching fellowships launched in memory of Lady Lira Winston 1 Jul 2024
In memory of Lady Lira Winston, a new fellowship program has been initiated by PaJeS, the Jewish schools network, aimed at grooming future heads of Jewish sc...
1 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle Etgar Quiz no 275 28 Jun 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 275 includes questions about Jewish topics such as special products of Israel, the Ladino language, Israeli highways, Devorah in the Tanach...
28 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Let’s talk schools: Labour’s VAT policy could spell disaster 27 Jun 2024
The discussion revolves around Labour's proposed VAT policy, intending to end VAT exemption for private schools to fund state schools. This move could advers...
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Over 1,000 pupils at non-Jewish schools take lessons in Jewish history 26 Jun 2024
The Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre in London has initiated a program to teach Jewish history in non-Jewish schools, with over 1,000 students benefiting f...
26 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Wins for Sacks Morasha and Kerem at Hebrew spelling bee 26 Jun 2024
Children from Sacks Morasha and Kerem excelled at this year's Hebrew spelling bee, with Sacks Morasha students winning in two out of three categories. The co...
26 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Charedi girls’ school rated outstanding by Ofsted 24 Jun 2024
Menorah Primary School for Girls in Golders Green and Yesoiday Hatorah Girls in Manchester have both achieved outstanding ratings by Ofsted, with Menorah bei...
24 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Etgar Quiz no 274 21 Jun 2024
This text is a quiz containing questions about Jewish topics such as Rashi's birthplace, the symbol of the tribe of Benjamin, the origins of the Israeli nati...
21 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle VAT hike on private schools could hit poorer Charedi families, Board of Deputies warns 19 Jun 2024
The Board of Deputies is expressing concerns about a potential VAT hike on private schools, particularly impacting Charedi families who rely on these schools...
19 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle ‘Lovely’ Liverpool nursery impresses Ofsted 18 Jun 2024
The King David Kindergarten in Liverpool has received high praise from Ofsted for offering a positive learning environment where children show enthusiasm and...
18 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Let’s talk schools: woeful state of RE is an opportunity to promote Judaism 16 Jun 2024
A recent Ofsted review highlighted significant shortcomings in religious education (RE) in schools across England and Wales, with many schools failing to mee...
16 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Etgar Quiz no 273 14 Jun 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 273 features questions on various Jewish topics. Some of the questions include identifying quotes from prominent figures like David Ben-Gur...
14 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Wohl Ilford and Clore Tikva go head to head in first parents’ soccer game 14 Jun 2024
In a friendly competition between Wohl Ilford Primary and Clore Tikva, two Jewish primary schools, Clore Tikva emerged victorious with a 2-1 win in the first...
14 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Conservatives promise to revive out of school register plan 11 Jun 2024
The Conservative Party has included in their election manifesto a proposal to lift restrictions on entry to faith free schools, allowing them to admit pupils...
11 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Etgar Quiz no 272 7 Jun 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 272 poses questions related to Jewish knowledge, including identifying the source of Eishet Chayil, the Torah portion with the most section...
7 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle King David High School helps create Liverpool’s first Holocaust memorial sculpture 4 Jun 2024
Liverpool has unveiled its first Holocaust memorial sculpture, situated at King David High School, largely due to the efforts of staff and students. The meta...
4 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Nursery worker loses tribunal claim against United Synagogue 31 May 2024
A former nursery worker at Little Goldies, which was shut down by the United Synagogue following concerns about hygiene and safeguarding practices, lost her ...
31 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Let’s talk schools: how to choose the school that’s best for your child 31 May 2024
Choosing a school for your child involves considering various factors, as highlighted in a survey conducted by Seed in 2021 among Jewish primary school famil...
31 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Etgar Quiz no 271 31 May 2024
This text is an Etgar Quiz featuring questions related to Jewish knowledge. Ben Gurion founded the political party Mapai, Moshe died on Har Nevo according to...
31 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle A dozen Charedi schools received official warnings last year 28 May 2024
The Department for Education issued warnings to 12 Charedi schools in 2023 following critical inspections, prompting schools to create action plans to addres...
28 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Inspectors pleased by Kerem’s progress 28 May 2024
Inspectors have acknowledged the positive changes at Kerem, an independent primary school, particularly in improved marking and feedback for students leading...
28 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Etgar Quiz no 270 26 May 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 270 featured questions on Jewish knowledge and technology. It asked about the first book in Ketuvim (Tehillim), the originator of Torah rea...
26 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle City Boys hold on to Etgar Israel trophy 19 May 2024
City of London Boys won the Etgar Israel trophy for the second year in a row, narrowly beating Habs Girls by a single point in a contest involving over 80 st...
19 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Let’s Talk Schools: how can we help ADHD children to flourish? 19 May 2024
ADHD, a neurological condition, can be challenging for both children and parents in the Jewish community, leading to feelings of shame and isolation. However...
19 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Etgar Quiz no 269 17 May 2024
This text presents a quiz with questions related to Israel, Jewish history, and culture. It asks about geographical facts, such as the mountain reaching the ...
17 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle London girl comes 7th in International Bible quiz 16 May 2024
Noa Swabel, a 16-year-old London schoolgirl from Golders Green, ranked seventh in the International Bible Quiz held in Jerusalem and broadcast on Israeli TV ...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Previously inadequate Charedi school upgraded by Ofsted 14 May 2024
Beis Medrash Elyon, a Charedi school previously rated inadequate by Ofsted, has been upgraded to requires improvement. The school showed improvements in vari...
14 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Leeds Jewish Free School still in Ofsted’s good books 14 May 2024
Leeds Jewish Free School received a positive review from Ofsted, emphasizing its values of diversity, inclusivity, and kindness. While praised for its suppor...
14 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle ‘A brilliant year’ says Eden head after Ofsted inspection 10 May 2024
Eden Primary School in Muswell Hill has been commended by Ofsted for maintaining its status as a good school post-Covid inspection, with pupils demonstrating...
10 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Etgar Quiz no 268 10 May 2024
The Etgar Quiz covers various Jewish topics: a Nobel Prize-winning poet who escaped Nazi Germany (Nelly Sachs), a Chasidic Rebbe and university professor (Ra...
10 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Immanuel teacher shortlisted for national education award 9 May 2024
Michael Lewis, assistant head of Jewish education at Immanuel College, has been nominated for the TES annual awards for educators as subject lead of the year...
9 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle UK Jewish education leader picked to be torchbearer for Israel’s Independence Day 9 May 2024
Rabbi David Meyer, a prominent educational leader in British Jewry, has been selected as a torchbearer for Israel's Independence Day ceremony, representing t...
9 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Jewish school with Muslim majority ranked outstanding for Jewish studies 7 May 2024
King David Primary School in Birmingham, which has a majority of Muslim students, has been rated outstanding for its Jewish studies. The school emphasizes th...
7 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Independent Jewish Day School rated outstanding for religious studies 7 May 2024
The Independent Jewish Day School in Hendon has been rated outstanding by Pikuach for its Jewish studies, with high levels of teaching and learning. The scho...
7 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Plans to lift entry cap for faith schools could provide more pupils with Jewish education 7 May 2024
The UK government is considering lifting entry restrictions on faith free schools, potentially allowing more Charedi Jewish schools to enter the state system...
7 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Let’s Talk Schools: what lies behind the yellow star protests? 5 May 2024
Chasidic protesters marched outside Parliament against a proposed Private Members Bill that would require a register of home-schooled children, affecting yes...
5 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Charity supporters to walk over hot coals for their cause 3 May 2024
Supporters of a Jewish charity are set to walk barefoot over hot coals as part of the Seeds Power of Belief campaign. The CEO, Rabbi Malcolm Herman, emphasiz...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Chief Rabbi backs move to lift entry cap on religious free schools 1 May 2024
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has expressed support for the government's plan to remove the restrictions on the number of students admitted based on religio...
1 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle Government plan to lift entry cap on religious free schools 1 May 2024
The government is considering lifting the entry cap for religious free schools, allowing them to admit more students from their own faith. This change could ...
1 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle First campus Pesach café pops up in Surrey 28 Apr 2024
Jewish students at the University of Surrey in the UK have set up a pop-up Pesach caf on campus, providing Pesach-compliant foods and a kitchen for students ...
28 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle Charedi campaigners protest against ‘cultural genocide’ 26 Apr 2024
Charedi campaigners in Westminster protested against potential government regulation of their education system, expressing concerns about cultural genocide a...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle Yad Vashem UK schools contest will honour victims of October 7 18 Apr 2024
Yad Vashem UK is initiating a contest for Jewish schoolchildren to create a Sefer Torah cover commemorating the victims of the Hamas attack on October 7, one...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle ‘Amazing’ Charedi school in Manchester ranked outstanding by Ofsted 18 Apr 2024
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy in Manchester, a Charedi girls primary school, received an outstanding ranking from Ofsted in its recent inspection. The schoo...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Etgar Quiz no 267 15 Apr 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 267 features questions related to Jewish traditions and rituals. It includes inquiries about tzara'at colors on clothing, the counting of t...
15 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle Ofsted upgrades Hertsmere Jewish Primary 15 Apr 2024
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School, previously downgraded by Ofsted to inadequate, has successfully improved and regained a good rating following its affiliatio...
15 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle Hasmonean Girls’ School head to retire 11 Apr 2024
After six years of service, Katherine Brice, the headteacher of Hasmonean High School for Girls, is set to retire in January. Under her leadership, the schoo...
11 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle School breached entry rules by asking parents to pay 11 Apr 2024
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary, a state-aided Jewish school in Salford, breached admission rules by requiring parents to commit to paying contributions ...
11 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle King David Manchester head to step down 10 Apr 2024
The executive headteacher of King David High School in Manchester, John Dalziel, will be stepping down in July after three years, leaving a legacy marked by ...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Etgar Quiz no 266 7 Apr 2024
The text presents a quiz with questions related to Jewish and Israeli knowledge. The questions cover topics such as Israeli Nobel laureates, kosher laws, Isr...
7 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle Chief Rabbi launches fellowship scheme for students 5 Apr 2024
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has initiated the Shalem Fellowship program for university students in London aiming to promote advanced Jewish learning. The ...
5 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle Ofsted thumbs-up for Etz Chaim primary 3 Apr 2024
Etz Chaim Primary was recently inspected by Ofsted, receiving a good rating across all areas with a focus on nurturing a positive learning environment for th...
3 Apr 2024