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Jonathan Romain

Rabbi, writer and broadcaster, Jonathan Romain is minister of Maidenhead Synagogue in Berkshire and is often heard on the BBC. His many books include ‘The Jews of England’ and ‘Faith and Practice:A Guide to Reform Judaism Today’. He received the MBE for his pioneering work nationally in helping mixed-faith couples, a theme covered in his book ‘Till Faith Us Do Part’ (HarperCollins).

Donald Trump condemned the attack during an event in Indianapolis
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We can all take action to stop attacks like the Pittsburgh shooting

There are also many patients who simply want to know what will happen to them as their final days approach
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Talking about death with those who are ill can be a kind thing to do

The campaign group, Campaign Against Antisemitism, Jewish community groups and their supporters stage a protest in Parliament Square, London, England on July 19, 2018
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British Jews should join Labour to rescue it from itself

Ultra-Orthodox communities must move en masse because they have special requirements for their communities
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Will the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community's move to Essex work?

Charlie Gard's parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard arrive at the Royal Courts of Justice
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I've been there for people like Charlie Gard's parents

The Conservatives have pledged to remove the cap which prevents schools from choosing all pupils based on faith
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The Tories' pledge to ghettoise religious schools is shocking

The Walloon region of Belgium has voted to ban halal and kosher slaughter
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Walloon's decision to ban kosher and halal slaughter is misguided

People gather during a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square
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In the face of terror, we need to strengthen our community ties

Rabbi Lionel Blue passed away this week at the age of 86
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Rabbi Lionel Blue was a champion of social cohesion and openness

Theresa May's new chief of staff, Nick Timothy, could endanger the 50 per cent rule that keeps faith schools socially mixed
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Theresa May’s new chief of staff is a threat to multi-faith education

An investigation by the Independent revealed that illegal faith schools had been operating
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As a rabbi, I am worried about illegal Jewish schools

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A Jewish perspective on same-sex marriage

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