Jewish Chronicle
Let’s talk schools: why we need a schools review
29 Mar 2024
The Chief Rabbi and the United Synagogue are initiating a comprehensive review of Jewish schools in the UK to ensure they foster a deep love and understandin...
29 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 265
29 Mar 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 265 tests knowledge on Jewish topics such as the destruction of the Second Bet Hamikdash by the Romans, Israel's second Prime Minister (Mos...
29 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
King Solomon strikes called off
27 Mar 2024
The strike at King Solomon High School in Essex, organized by the National Education Union, has been called off following talks on Monday. The dispute, which...
27 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar Quiz no 264
22 Mar 2024
The Etgar Quiz discusses various aspects of Purim and the Book of Esther. Key points include identifying which activities are not mitzvot of Purim, recalling...
22 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
King Solomon: head has ‘unwavering support’ of parents as strikes loom
19 Mar 2024
The chair of governors at King Solomon High School has expressed strong parental support for the headteacher, Michele Phillips, amid impending strikes by the...
19 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Primary school blames Brexit for financial woes
18 Mar 2024
North West London Jewish Day School in Willesden is facing financial challenges, partly attributing the drop in French pupils after Brexit as a factor affect...
18 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s Talk Schools: Childen need an emotional bond with learning
17 Mar 2024
The article discusses the importance of fostering emotional bonds with learning in Jewish education. It highlights the need for schools to go beyond teaching...
17 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar Quiz no 263
17 Mar 2024
Etgar Quiz no. 263 presents a series of multiple-choice questions related to Jewish knowledge and tradition. The questions cover topics such as Havdalah prac...
17 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Yellow star protest against move to register yeshivah students
15 Mar 2024
Charedi protesters in Westminster opposed a proposal for local authorities to register yeshivah students, fearing it could lead to state scrutiny of their ed...
15 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Children will ‘pay price’ says head as talks to avert strike fail
14 Mar 2024
Talks between King Solomon High School and the National Education Union (NEU) to avert a strike failed, with the school criticizing the NEU for refusing face...
14 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Yavneh College students win TfL competition
12 Mar 2024
A team of six Year-12 students from Yavneh College in Hertfordshire won Transport for London's (TfL) innovation competition by proposing a project called Urb...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
King Solomon ‘likely to close’ for eight days as teachers threaten strike action
12 Mar 2024
King Solomon High School in Redbridge is facing potential closure for eight days due to threatened strike action by National Education Union (NEU) teachers o...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Strictly Orthodox school launches crackdown on vaping
12 Mar 2024
Beis Medrash Elyon, a Strictly Orthodox school in Hendon, has taken a harsh stance against vaping among its students, threatening suspension for offenders. H...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar Quiz no 262
11 Mar 2024
Etgar Quiz no 262 tests knowledge of Jewish history and culture. Questions cover topics such as the timing of the shmittah year, origins of the Yiddish langu...
11 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar quiz no 261
4 Mar 2024
The Etgar quiz discusses various topics related to Jewish history and culture. It includes questions about the location in the camp where Jews served God dur...
4 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are Jewish studies in our schools really outstanding?
28 Feb 2024
Jewish schools in the UK benefit from substantial government funding, leading to high attendance rates among Jewish children. These schools are recognized fo...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Chief Rabbi launches Jewish schools review with backing of Israeli government
28 Feb 2024
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, in collaboration with the Israeli government, has initiated a comprehensive review of the 32 Jewish schools under his authori...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Leading Charedi rabbis denounce new move to regulate yeshivot
28 Feb 2024
Leading Charedi rabbis in London have strongly opposed new regulations aimed at overseeing yeshivot and out-of-school education, viewing it as a threat to th...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Hasmo Boys earn rave review for Jewish studies
27 Feb 2024
Hasmonean High School for Boys has received an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies program following a separate inspection from the girls' school. Insp...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 260
26 Feb 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 260 poses questions to test knowledge on Jewish topics, such as identifying the odd item out (boots being the answer as others are High Pri...
26 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Children – and parents – encouraged to clean up their speech
20 Feb 2024
The Clean Speech Project, a collaborative effort by Seed and GIFT, is promoting positive speech and unity within the community by raising awareness of Jewish...
20 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ofsted: Lubavitch boys’ school back on the right track
16 Feb 2024
The Lubavitch Yeshivah Ketanah, a boys' secondary school in North-West London, previously struggling with inspection ratings, has shown progress according to...
16 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar quiz no 259
16 Feb 2024
This text is a quiz containing questions about various Jewish topics. It covers the number of psalms, the meaning of specific prayers, distinguishing between...
16 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Lubavitch girls’ school earns good marks from Ofsted
16 Feb 2024
Ofsted has rated the Lubavitch Girls Primary in Stamford Hill positively, noting that it fosters community-minded students who are eager to learn and teacher...
16 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s Talk Schools: fighting antisemitism must not become the goal of Jewish education
11 Feb 2024
Joanne Greenaway reflects on her recent visit to Israel, where she encountered inspiring stories of resilience and unity among the Jewish people, emphasizing...
11 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
JFS top-performing Jewish school for A-levels
11 Feb 2024
JFS was the top-performing Jewish school for A-levels last summer, attaining the highest average A grade per exam among Jewish schools. Seven Jewish schools,...
11 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar Quiz no 258
9 Feb 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 258 covers various Jewish-themed questions. Some of the points discussed include the repetition of prohibitions in the Torah, the creator o...
9 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 257
2 Feb 2024
In "The Etgar Quiz no 257," a set of trivia questions related to Jewish history and culture are presented. Questions range from identifying individuals who a...
2 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
No smoke bombs at Purim please, Orthodox school warns
1 Feb 2024
Menorah Grammar, an Orthodox school in London, has alerted parents in advance that students engaging in disruptive behavior involving smoke bombs or fire ala...
1 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Mia Janin’s father urges community to ‘reflect hard’ on her tragic death
1 Feb 2024
Mariano Janin, the father of Mia Janin, a 14-year-old JFS student who tragically died by suicide, urges the Jewish community to reflect on her death and take...
1 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Inspectors hail Etz Chaim’s ‘exceptional Jewish atmosphere’
31 Jan 2024
Etz Chaim Primary School in Mill Hill has been praised by inspectors for its excellent Jewish atmosphere and standout features in Jewish studies. The Orthodo...
31 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shadow Education Secretary praises ‘wonderful’ Gateways at launch of its new home
31 Jan 2024
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson praised the work of Gateways at the launch of its new base, providing out-of-school tuition for young people wi...
31 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s talk schools: how to make the best of parents’ evening
30 Jan 2024
Rabbi Fine discusses the multifaceted perspectives people have during parents evenings at schools. Reflecting on experiences as a student, teacher, and paren...
30 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Outstanding’ Eden praised for its outdoor classes
26 Jan 2024
Eden Primary in Muswell Hill has achieved an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies, particularly noted for its innovative outdoor education program which...
26 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 256
26 Jan 2024
This quiz covers various Jewish trivia questions, such as food eaten by the Children of Israel in the desert, the leader who brought the Jewish people into I...
26 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ofsted finds much to like at Brodetsky
26 Jan 2024
Brodetsky Primary in Leeds received positive feedback from Ofsted after its recent inspection, maintaining its good rating. The school excelled in English an...
26 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Sinai in top three per cent of schools nationally for teaching reading
24 Jan 2024
Sinai Primary School in Kenton has been commended by the government for its exceptional reading teaching, ranking in the top three percent of primary schools...
24 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar quiz no 255
21 Jan 2024
The text is a quiz with questions related to Jewish history, figures, and concepts. It covers topics such as the time span of the book of Exodus, the nationa...
21 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Yavneh College loses outstanding rank but sixth form retains highest Ofsted grade
15 Jan 2024
Yavneh College in Borehamwood, an Orthodox academy, recently dropped a grade overall in its first inspection in 12 years, losing its outstanding rank but ret...
15 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 254
12 Jan 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 254 features questions related to Jewish knowledge and history. It includes inquiries about countries without peace treaties with Israel, c...
12 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s talk schools: how will new Ofsted boss respond to clamour for reform?
12 Jan 2024
Sir Martyn Oliver, the new chief inspector of Ofsted, has put inspections on hold to provide additional training for staff on the impact of inspections on te...
12 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Hasmo girls earn top marks for Jewish studies
11 Jan 2024
Hasmonean High School for Girls in Mill Hill excelled in Jewish studies, with outstanding praise from visiting inspectors for its dynamic leadership vision a...
11 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ivrit a strength at outstanding Simon Marks
11 Jan 2024
Simon Marks Primary, a Jewish school with almost half of its pupils not Jewish, has excelled in Jewish studies, with a particular strength in Ivrit (Hebrew)....
11 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Menorah Foundation’s outstanding Jewish studies praised for creativity
11 Jan 2024
The Menorah Foundation School in Edgware has been recognized for its outstanding Jewish studies program, receiving top marks in all areas by Rabbi Nessanel L...
11 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Charedi campaigner warns against moves to register children not in school
10 Jan 2024
Conservative MP Flick Drummond is reintroducing a bill to register children educated at home or in yeshivot, prompting concerns from Charedi campaigners like...
10 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 253
17 Dec 2023
The Etgar Quiz no. 253 poses questions on various Jewish topics. It includes inquiries such as Joseph's spouse, the High Priest's garments in the temple, Ras...
17 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Akiva tops the Jewish SATs table
17 Dec 2023
Akiva, a Progressive school in Finchley, emerged at the top of the state-aided Jewish primary school table with the highest percentage of pupils meeting nati...
17 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
National Holocaust Museum launches new service to tackle antisemitism
8 Dec 2023
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum has launched a new racism response unit to address the increasing antisemitism after the Hamas attack on Israel. The...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s talk schools: time to find an alternative pathway to academia
8 Dec 2023
The discussion addresses the need for alternative pathways to academia in post-16 education in the UK. There is a call for greater diversity in courses, with...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 252
8 Dec 2023
The Etgar Quiz includes questions about Jewish knowledge. It covers topics such as identifying the Maccabee brothers (David was not among them), Hebrew lette...
8 Dec 2023