Tag: Pajes

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 schools in the UK.
The discussion revolves around Labour's proposed VAT policy, intending to end VAT exemption for private schools to fund state schools.
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.
Rabbi David Meyer, a prominent educational leader in British Jewry, has been selected as a torchbearer for Israel's Independence Day ceremony, representing the diaspora alongside another individual.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, in collaboration with the Israeli government, has initiated a comprehensive review of the 32 Jewish schools under his authority in the UK, aiming to enhance the educational system and foster a deeper love and understanding of Judaism among students.
Rabbi David Meyer emphasizes the urgent need for schools to address the mental health crisis affecting youth, linked to the rise in social media use and influencers promoting unrealistic standards.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, accompanied by her ministerial team, visited Menorah High School for Girls in London to show solidarity amid heightened anxiety and antisemitism within the Jewish community following Hamas' call for a global day of rage.
Ofsted believes that all Jewish schools have the potential to achieve a good rating, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between respecting faith values and complying with government equality legislation, including teaching about LGBT+ issues.
David Jacobs from Nancy Reuben Primary and Kerem's Hannah Mantzur emerged as champions in the non-Ivrit speakers and Ivrit speakers categories, respectively, after a tense final at the annual Hebrew spelling bee.