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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 644

United Synagogue

Protesters wave Israeli flags and hold photos of people held hostage by Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration outside Downing Street on November 19, 2023 to protest against antisemitism and to call for the release of the hostages. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
April 23, 2025, 8:34 am
Top UK Jewish group suspends officer, disciplines dozens for condemning Gaza war, Israeli gov’t
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
By JTA and ToI Staff
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May addresses members of the United Synagogue at a memorial ceremony for Queen Elizabeth ll ,held at St. John's Wood Synagogue, northwest London, on September 15, 2022. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
September 15, 2022, 2:59 am
‘Always a spark about her’: Ex-PM May shares Queen stories at Jewish memorial event
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’
By Sue Surkes
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, on January 26, 2017, in London, England. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
March 18, 2020, 10:58 pm
British chief rabbi orders synagogues closed over coronavirus
Ephraim Mirvis says ‘Torah obligation to protect the sanctity of life transcends all other considerations,’ will pray by himself at home
By Marcy Oster
A train station in the neighborhood of Chigwell, London, the United Kingdom. (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
December 27, 2019, 4:56 pm
Senior employee of London Jewish group assaulted near home
Suspect arrested for December 7 attack that police describe as a hate crime
By JTA
A young girl gives blood at a Magen David Adom emergency services blood donation mobile center on July 9, 2008. (Daniel Dreifuss/Flash90)
December 6, 2017, 4:12 am
London Muslims give blood at synagogue for Mitzvah Day
Annual British Jewish community charity drive sees several interfaith efforts, inspiring other initiatives
By JTA
Shakeel Begg (Screen capture: YouTube)
From the WebSeptember 4, 2017, 6:16 pm
UK synagogue hosts Muslim cleric who urged ‘jihad against the Jews’
Members of Catford and Bromley United Synagogue criticize leadership’s decision to invite Shakeel Begg to interfaith event, Jewish News reports
Gideon D. Sylvester
May 4, 2017, 1:51 pm
Gideon D. Sylvester
While survivors are still here
The March of the Living educational program is exceptional thanks to those who witnessed the Holocaust first-hand
Illustrative: UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis gives a speech as he attends a Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony at Central Hall Westminster, on January 27, 2015. (AP/Chris Jackson)
January 21, 2016, 9:45 pm
UK chief rabbi: Support women who say mourner’s prayer
Ephraim Mirvis backs booklet urging synagogues to welcome women reciting Kaddish in public
By JTA and ToI Staff
Illustrative image of homes on Hamilton Terrace in London's St. John's Wood from Google Street View
From the WebAugust 5, 2015, 6:32 am
UK chief rabbi’s former residence, ‘valued around £10 million,’ sold
Jewish News: Two years after Ephraim Mirvis decides not to live there, United Synagogue sells property
Rabbi Steven Wernick (photo credit: United Synagogue/JTA)
January 22, 2015, 5:42 am
Conservative United Synagogue selling NY office
Amid financial difficulties, organization announces $15.9 million sale of two-floor condo in midtown Manhattan
By JTA
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (YouTube screenshot)
September 17, 2013, 8:23 pm
Mirvis first UK chief rabbi to attend Limmud
Newly instated leader welcomes ‘opportunity to teach Torah to large numbers of people who want to learn’
By JTA
June 12, 2013, 12:35 pm
United Synagogue confident in face of budget gap
Deficit leading to ‘deferral’ of college program Koach
Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks speaks with Sir David Frost (photo credit: Yakir Zur)
May 22, 2013, 8:45 pm
Legendary interviewer speaks with Britain’s chief rabbi
Intra-Jewish differences, same-sex marriage, and the nature of God: Notes from an evening in honor of the retiring Lord Jonathan Sacks
By Miriam Shaviv
Judy Heicklen, Michele Vogel and Doreen Samuels, panelists at the US Women event. photo credit: (courtesy)
April 27, 2013, 9:58 am
Keep calm and vote for women
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
By Miriam Shaviv
Illustrative: Participants at JOFA's inaugural London meeting brainstorm issues of concern. (Courtesy of JOFA)
March 16, 2013, 3:00 pm
Orthodox women’s group sets sights on Jewish life in UK
New British branch of US organization seeks greater female involvement at synagogues and better religious education for women
By Miriam Shaviv
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