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British burial practices questioned
Britain's Orthodox chief rabbi has called for an end to some post-mortem procedures after it was revealed that a Jewish man was buried without his brain — unbeknownst to his family and contrary to Jewish law. A recent report has disclosed that brains from Read more »
British Jews warned about Islamists
The discovery that the suicide bomber who killed three people in a Tel Aviv pub this week was British hasn't surprised either Jewish community or government security sources. Read more »
Prince Charles goes to synagogue
Traditionally, the British monarch is known as “Defender of the Faith” — referring to his or her role as head of the Anglican Church of England. Prince Charles, however, has described himself as “Defender of the Faiths,” and Read more »
British Jews worry about far right
Until recently, Britain was one of the few countries in Europe without a significant far-right movement. But now, the British National Party has 218 candidates up for municipal elections. Jewish officials say the BNP is run by people who have made virulen Read more »
British Jews not bowling alone
British policymakers and leaders of minority groups are praising a report about the efforts of the Jews of Manchester, England to strengthen the bonds that tie their community together. Read more »
Dot-com seeks share of Passover shopping rush
A new Web site that seeks to offer “Passover – the easy way” to British Jews is wrapping up its first holiday shopping season, and sees reason for hope despite financial losses. It has made inroads among Britons unwilling or unable to br Read more »
Islamists join anti-war march
Jewish community officials are concerned that Britain´s anti-war movement increasingly is attracting extremist Islamic groups to its nationwide lobbies and events. Read more »
It’s the Jewish hour, chap
Britain´s only Jewish radio station goes live for the third time, with those behind the station hoping that ShalomFM will land a permanent spot on the dial. Read more »
Irish Jews caught in the middle
In a country where religion defines you, Jews in Northern Ireland who are neither Catholic nor Protestant maintain good relationships with both communities amid bloody religious "troubles." Read more »
RSS Feed Breaking News
Updated 02/09/12 @ 05:54PM EST
- A poll showed that nearly half of likely voters believed the United States should use military force to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
- Rabbi Gunther Plaut, a major figure in Reform Judaism, died in Toronto.
- The application for a proposed Hebrew-language charter school was accepted by the District of Columbia Public Charter School board.
- A truck driving calves from Eilat to the Golan Heights was hijacked into the West Bank.
- U.S. Rep. Howard Berman introduced legislation that would allow eligible Israeli nationals to receive non-immigrant investor visas in the United States.
- Poll: Half of U.S. voters back strike on nuclear Iran
- Reform leader Rabbi Gunther Plaut dies
- D.C. Hebrew-language charter school accepted for review
- Op-Ed: Kick the reaction addiction on campus
- Berman moves to grant investor visas to Israelis
- Holy cow! Calves hijacked into Palestinian territory
- Report: Israeli journalist also works for prime minister
- Larry Greenfield tapped to lead JINSA
