The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/united-synagogue/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png United Synagogue | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/united-synagogue/ 32 32 Top UK Jewish group suspends officer, disciplines dozens for condemning Gaza war, Israeli gov’t https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-uk-jewish-group-suspends-officer-for-letter-condemning-gaza-war-israeli-government/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:34:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3532845 Vice chair and executive committee member at Board of Deputies of British Jews to undergo complaints procedure; org's chief says they weren't authorized to speak on behalf of group

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]]> ‘Always a spark about her’: Ex-PM May shares Queen stories at Jewish memorial event https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-uk-pm-theresa-may-addresses-jewish-memorial-event-for-queen-in-london/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:59:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836897 May offers a series of warm insights, and then stresses, above all, that Elizabeth II 'believed in the importance of faith, and recognized the value of other faiths'

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]]> British chief rabbi orders synagogues closed over coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-chief-rabbi-orders-synagogues-closed-over-coronavirus/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:58:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2262933 Ephraim Mirvis says 'Torah obligation to protect the sanctity of life transcends all other considerations,' will pray by himself at home

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]]> Senior employee of London Jewish group assaulted near home https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-employee-of-london-jewish-group-assaulted-near-home/ Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:56:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2209438 Suspect arrested for December 7 attack that police describe as a hate crime

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]]> London Muslims give blood at synagogue for Mitzvah Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-muslims-give-blood-at-synagogue-for-mitzvah-day/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 02:12:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1744117 Annual British Jewish community charity drive sees several interfaith efforts, inspiring other initiatives

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]]> UK synagogue hosts Muslim cleric who urged ‘jihad against the Jews’ http://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/shakeel-begg-catford-and-bromley/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:16:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1687711 Members of Catford and Bromley United Synagogue criticize leadership's decision to invite Shakeel Begg to interfaith event, Jewish News reports

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]]> While survivors are still here https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-most-difficult-story-of-all/ Thu, 04 May 2017 10:51:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1612572 The March of the Living educational program is exceptional thanks to those who witnessed the Holocaust first-hand

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]]> UK chief rabbi: Support women who say mourner’s prayer https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-chief-rabbi-support-women-who-say-mourners-prayer/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 19:45:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1325946 Ephraim Mirvis backs booklet urging synagogues to welcome women reciting Kaddish in public

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]]> UK chief rabbi’s former residence, ‘valued around £10 million,’ sold http://www.jewishnews.co.uk/chief-rabbis-former-residence-valued-at-around-10-million-is-sold-off/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 03:32:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1228044 Jewish News: Two years after Ephraim Mirvis decides not to live there, United Synagogue sells property

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]]> Conservative United Synagogue selling NY office https://www.timesofisrael.com/conservative-united-synagogue-selling-ny-office/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:42:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1126083 Amid financial difficulties, organization announces $15.9 million sale of two-floor condo in midtown Manhattan

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]]> Mirvis first UK chief rabbi to attend Limmud https://www.timesofisrael.com/mervis-first-uk-chief-rabbi-to-attend-limmud/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:23:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=678628 Newly instated leader welcomes 'opportunity to teach Torah to large numbers of people who want to learn'

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]]> United Synagogue confident in face of budget gap https://www.timesofisrael.com/united-synagogue-confident-in-face-of-budget-gap/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:35:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=548868 Deficit leading to 'deferral' of college program Koach

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]]> Legendary interviewer speaks with Britain’s chief rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/frostsacks-the-legendary-interviewer-speaks-with-britains-chief-rabbi/ Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=517192 Intra-Jewish differences, same-sex marriage, and the nature of God: Notes from an evening in honor of the retiring Lord Jonathan Sacks

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]]> Keep calm and vote for women https://www.timesofisrael.com/keep-calm-and-vote-for-women/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:58:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=476326 For the first time, in elections next month, women are seeking leadership roles at London’s Orthodox synagogues. But some positions remain out-of-bounds

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]]> Orthodox women’s group sets sights on Jewish life in UK https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-womens-group-sets-sights-on-jewish-life-in-uk/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:00:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=413246 New British branch of US organization seeks greater female involvement at synagogues and better religious education for women

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