Tag: United Kingdom
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US adds 3 Israeli settlers and, in a first, 2 West Bank outposts to sanctioned extremists list
The Biden administration has expanded its list of West Bank settlers facing U.S. sanctions, adding two settlement outposts along with individuals accused of instigating violence against Palestinians.
The author, a Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox Jew in the United Kingdom, discusses what it means to be a Religious Zionist in daily life.
Following a recent increase in settler violence in the West Bank during the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United Kingdom has joined the United States in announcing a travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers.
Grant Shapps, a veteran Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom's new defense secretary.
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UK chief rabbi will sleep over at King Charles’ house to attend coronation, which falls on Shabbat
King Charles III of the United Kingdom has offered the Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and his wife a sleepover at his residence, Clarence House, so that they can attend the coronation which falls on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.
In a recent podcast episode, the hosts discuss President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel, where he will meet the new caretaker Prime Minister.
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A Window Onto the Everyday Life of Sepharadim: Through the Lens of Teshubot - Professor Matt Goldish
In this article by Professor Matt Goldish titled "A Window Onto the Everyday Life of Sepharadim: Through the Lens of Teshubot," he explores the lives of Sephardic Jews through the lens of Teshubot, responsa literature that addresses legal questions and reflects the concerns and experiences of Sephardic communities.
This text mentions a live discussion titled "How the Jews Went Right in Britain" as part of a four-part series called "21st Century Europe and the Jews."
In this text, R. Elie Abadie discusses the halakhic philosophy of classical Sepharadi poseqim (Jewish legal authorities).
In his discussion of HaRav Kook's insights, R. Joseph Dweck focuses on the concept of "perishut," which refers to asceticism or separation.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling cancer.
This episode of Israel Policy Pod features a briefing call with PLO Ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot.
On January 31, 2020, after 47 years of membership, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union following the Brexit referendum in 2016.