Dean Percy saga ‘has more bizarre twists than The Crown’
The Dean of Christ Church Oxford, Martyn Percy, has temporarily stepped aside from his post while a fresh allegation against him is investigated.
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The Dean of Christ Church Oxford, Martyn Percy, has temporarily stepped aside from his post while a fresh allegation against him is investigated.
The Jewish community has reacted with anger to the decision to readmit Jeremy Corbyn to the Labour Party over comments on antisemitism. But the decision to withhold the whip has been welcomed.
The tidal wave of condolences triggered by the death of Rabbi Lord Sacks, honour him as a towering intellect, beloved mentor and most wonderful and compassionate man.
York’s fledgling Jewish community has raised tens of thousands of pounds to engage the city’s first rabbi since the reign of Edward I.
Faith leaders have expressed sadness and sorrow at the news that one million people have died of the coronavirus. They urge people to take responsiblity, stay safe and prevent further deaths.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is observed with a 25-hour fast and is a day of contemplation and forgiveness
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, will be observed in different ways because of the coronavirus, with online services replacing overflowing synagogues and pages of tips for celebrating with immediate family at home instead of large social events.
Services for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, are often ticketed with overflow services in additional rooms. But this year, Covid19 restrictions are changing rituals and ending social gatherings.
Yaakov Litzman, an ultra-orthodox minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has resigned after Israel announced plans to reimpose a nationwide lockdown to coincide with Jewish New Year.
Four women of faith – Jewish Christian, Muslim and Hindu – explain how they carried the load during the pandemic, with extra caring duties, home schooling, job losses and rising cases of domestic abuse. Campaigners want their voice to be heard.
