Imagine waking up to find your children’s school suddenly closed. Why? Because the government imposed crippling new taxes, forcing it to shut its doors. And the alternative? There isn’t one – other local schools have already collapsed. jewishnews.co.uk/opinion-jewish…

Zvi Sobel: The new VAT rules will leave Bnos Beis Yaakov facing “impossible decisions, pay staff or meet new tax obligations. We cannot do both… Without intervention, the future of numerous Jewish schools, including ours, is in serious jeopardy.” thejc.com/family-and-edu…

It’s been a privilege to join the pre-Chanukah reception at UK Prime Minister, celebrating the vibrant Jewish community in the UK and the timeless message of light overcoming darkness. A truly meaningful and inspiring evening!

Fantastic to have participated in this important initiative by NHS Race & Health Observatory. Effective communication is key to building health equity, and this collaborative work with Jewish communities is a step forward. Proud to see this launched !

Delighted to welcome Sarah Sackman KC MP to Rabbi Roberts House site in #GoldersGreen - 22 new Shared Ownership family-sized homes designed for Charedi families with Sukkahs & Kosher kitchens. Great progress so far, aiming for completion by the end of 2025! 🏗️🏡 Barnet Council

Pleasure to welcome Sarah J Young, Cabinet Member for Environment & Transport Hackney Council, to Hatzola and Shomrim (London North & East) to discuss improving access for emergency vehicles and supporting their vital work. Thank you for your continued support! #CommunityCollaboration #Hackney

Honoured to attend the House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle pre-Chanukah reception at the Palace of Westminster. A meaningful celebration reflecting the light and hope of Chanukah, and great speaking to Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper, and Chris Philp MP. #Chanukah #CommunityUnity

Great to showcase the incredible work of some voluntary and community organisations in Stamford Hill with Mayor of Hackney, and Dawn Carter-McDonald, Chief Executive. Valuable discussions on how Hackney Council can better support these efforts. #CommunityEngagement

What a wonderful Chanukah message from London Fire Brigade ! Thank you for keeping us safe. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Chanukah! 🕎✨

Productive meeting with Schools Minister Stephen Morgan MP and senior Department for Education officials to discuss the impact of VAT and business rates on Charedi schools. Grateful for their engagement on this important issue. #Education #CharediSchools

The story of Chanukah is one of light and hope triumphing in the darkest of times. As your Mayor, I’ll always stand up for Jewish Londoners. May this season bring you and your family joy, strength and hope. Chanukah Same’ach to everyone celebrating in London & across the world.

Chanukah is a time for family, community and celebration. Chag Chanukah Sameach to Jewish communities in the UK and around the world.

Happy Chanukah to all celebrating in the UK and around the world. May the Festival of Lights bring joy and good health to all. In Downing Street last week, the Chief Rabbi and members of the Jewish community celebrated Chanukah.

There’s a big difference between Eton College and Darul Hadis Latifiah. Yet both schools have been hit with the same level of #VAT. Something this Islamic faith school tells me is “unfair” and a Jewish #school says could lead to its closure. itv.com/news/2025-01-0…

Delighted to welcome the newly ennobled Lord Mike Katz to Stamford Hill, visiting key community organisations - including hearing from a Holocaust survivor who, at 11, was forced to dig trenches for the Nazis and survived Auschwitz to rebuild a life and a Jewish family.

Genuinely uplifting to be given a tour by ⁦Interlink Foundation⁩ of some of the amazing services offered to old and young within Stamford Hill’s Charedi community, and to also visit the beautiful Egerton Rd synagogue.

Continuing our series of engagement workshops with the #VCS and meeting with the Orthodox Jewish community organisations & projects in our borough. Faith & culture are an important part of engaging with the sector & communities. #StrengtheningNeighbourhoods Hackney Council

On Friday, with work experience student Adina Ahmed, I visited historic Bobov Synagogue in Stamford Hill, and was taken by ⁦Interlink Foundation⁩ to some impressive social projects, including Hatzola volunteer-run ambulance service

Today I joined Communities Champion Cllr Mark Grosskopf, along with Hackney Cllrs, at the Food Lifeline Distribution Centre to witness the charitable work undertaken by ZSV Reps & volunteers to provide food parcels to families across Hackney & Haringey in time for Passover.

Over 1,600 Orthodox families receive kosher food aid ahead of Passover jewishnews.co.uk/over-1600-orth…