Category - jewish

Landmark JFS case could affect other schools and faiths

staff writers — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:35:40 +0000

The Accord Coalition, which campaigns for inclusive schools, has said that the JFS case currently being heard in the Supreme Court could have far wider implications than just for Jewish schools.

Chief Rabbi warns of dangerous growth in anti-semitism

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:43:09 +0100

The world is in the grip of a "virulent" new strain of anti-Semitism, says the Chief Rabbi of Orthodox Jews in Britain. Britain itself is facing an increasing number of anti-Semitic attacks.

Being tested by the text

Giles Fraser — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:38:02 +0100

Talmudic study opens the door to an understanding of obedience that does not crush the enquiring mind, says Giles Fraser. The text of Scripture, rightly understood, both questions us and affirms our questioning.

Tutu urges the world not to forget Israel's peace movement

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:05:10 +0100

It is important to remember that "many people in Israel belong to the peace movement", a group that should not be forgotten, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said, encouraging moves toward a just peace.

Jewish perspectives on life and liberty

Keith Kahn-Harris — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:14:54 +0000

Jews need reassurance right now that the agenda represented by the renewed civil liberties movement in Britain is for them, writes Keith Kahn-Harris. They represent a powerful resource for change, but fear is holding them back.

Vatican tells Holocaust denying bishop to recant

staff writers — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:29:07 +0000

Following vast international pressure and condemnation, including a sharp riposte from German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Vatican says it is asking a Holocaust-denying bishop to publicly recant

Interfaith pioneer acclaimed the acceptable face of capitalism

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:10:16 +0000

Sir Sigmund Sternberg, a co-founder of the Three Faiths Forum, which promotes understanding between Christians, Jews and Muslims, has been presented with a Responsible Capitalism Lifetime Achievement Award.

First Hindu school stokes debate on faith and education

staff writers — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:39:39 +0100

Accord, a new coalition promoting inclusive education and seeking the reform of faith schools policy, has expressed reservations over the opening of the Krishna-Avanti School in Edgware, the first publicly-funded Hindu school in Britain.

YMCA celebrates 130 years of open doors in Jerusalem

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:38:41 +0100

The Jerusalem International YMCA is this year marking the 130th anniversary of when it first opened its doors in the back of a Christian bookstore inside the Old City's Jaffa Gate during the days of Ottoman rule in 1878.

Faith school judgement fails to consider human rights angle

staff writers — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:24:44 +0100

Supporters of inclusive schooling have expressed disappointment at a high court judgment that fails to consider seriously religious discrimination under the European Convention on Human Rights.