Limmud Fest: Expanding Jewish Horizons Under The Stars

by Ariel Kahn

In its gorgeous new Suffolk location, this year’s Limmud Fest was blessed with some sunshine and an»

Limmud Conference: 30 Years and Still Learning

From Russia’s Far East to Los Angeles; from the UK to Australia; Limmud has exploded across the global Jewish landscape.

Now 30 years old, this hugely successful initiative in informal Jewish education shows no signs of age.»

New Children’s Center Dedicated in London

British Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks presided over the grand-opening of the Lubavitch Children’s Centre in London’s Stamford Hill section, joining Jewish leaders and residents in hailing the new center’s support of education and child development.

“Standing here today brings»

B’nai B’rith UK Celebrates Art in Judaism

B’nai B’rith UK announces an exciting line up of events as part of this year’s European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage (EDJCH). Taking place on 5th September and 12th – 15th September, this year B’nai B’rith UK is inviting»

Turbulent Times: an Analysis of British Jewry

from The Jewish Chronicle (U.K.):

Two academics have studied life in the community over the past 20 years and come up with an encouragingly positive conclusion

Interview: Keith Kahn-Harris and Ben Gidley

Look at Britain’s Jews from the outside and»

U.K. Mobile Operators to Provide 100% of SMS Donations

02, the U.K.’s largest mobile phone operator, has joined Vodafone in providing charities 100% of monies received via SMS.

From 1 August 2010, UK-based registered charities will receive the full amount donated by the network’s customers using a five-digit shortcode»

Jewish Agency Resumes Western Wall Olim Ceremonies

The Jewish Agency has resumed Teudat Zehut (ID card) ceremonies for new immigrants on the plaza at the Western wall.

Here, some of the 104 immigrants who have arrived from the U.K., part of 1000 olim»

1000 New Olim Expected

This week, The Jewish Agency is expecting about 1000 new olim from around the world, arriving on 23 separate flights, who will be making their home in Israel.

Those arriving include 550 from France, 100 from the U.K., 60 from»

Britain’s Character of Philanthropy

from The Independent (U.K.):

Who wants to be a billionaire? I don’t

British philanthropy took a significant hit from the recession, with total donations down by 11 per cent last year and pledges of £1m or more»

UK Charities Take a Hit

from The Jewish Chronicle:

Jewish charities warn of cuts as donations fall

Jewish charities have been hit by a huge drop in donations this year and may have to make further cuts as local authorities, which use their services, tighten»

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