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Fast Forward London Jewish School Censored ‘Homosexual’ From Textbook
An Orthodox Jewish school for girls in London blacked out the word “homosexual” from an official textbook, along with references to women and men hanging around together, according to a report in The Guardian. The textbook, titled “Understanding the Modern World,” is part of the official curriculum of the state-funded school. School authorities censored an…
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Fast Forward Meghan Markle Has Secret Baptism — With Water From Jordan River
Meghan Markle has been baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Church of England, ahead of her wedding to Britain’s Prince Harry. The 45-minute ceremony, using holy water from the Jordan River, was conducted by Justin Welby, spiritual head of the Anglican communion of millions of Christians globally. It took place…
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Fast Forward This Teen Had A Gender-Neutral B’nei Mitzvah
(JTA) — When Esther Thorpe came out as gender neutral a year ago, identifying neither as male nor female, Miriam Taylor Thorpe was worried. Esther’s mother already had a child come out as gay and feared that Esther, 14, would have trouble finding a Jewish community that would be accepting and inclusive. The family was…
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Fast Forward British Actor Stephen Fry Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The noted British stage, screen and voice actor and writer Stephen Fry revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Jewish Chronicle reported. In a 12-minute YouTube video, Fry announced the diagnosis and said that he learned about the diagnosis after a general check-up prompted by a routine flu shot. He said…
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Fast Forward Liverpool Premier League Match Leads To Accusations Of Anti-Semitism
British police are investigating claims that fans of the Liverpool FC soccer team used anti-Semitic insults in run-ins with fans of the Tottenham Hotspurs at a recent match between the two teams, the Jewish Chronicle reported. Video footage appeared to show Liverpool fans yelling “Jewish c**ts” during a Tottenham penalty kick, and a journalist heard…
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Fast Forward Anti-Semitic Incidents In Britain At All-Time High For 2nd Year Straight
(JTA) — The number of anti-Semitic attacks recorded in the United Kingdom rose slightly in 2017 to 1,382 cases, marking a new all-time record. The 3-percent increase in 2017 over the previous year was recorded in the annual report of the Community Security Trust, or CST, which is British Jewry’s largest watchdog on anti-Semitism. In…
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Fast Forward De Facto ‘Ban’ On Kosher And Halal Meat In British Parliament
British politicians have been made aware of a “longstanding” de facto “ban” on kosher and halal meat being served in cafeterias and cafes in the British Parliament, the Jewish Chronicle reported. The ban was made by Parliament’s catering staff in consultation with animal rights activists. It was uncovered after Jay Stoll, a legislative assistant, asked…
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Fast Forward Community Leaders Want London Coroner Removed Over Delayed Jewish Burials
(JTA) — Jewish leaders called for the removal of a London coroner over delayed Jewish burials, following a private meeting with her. The Board of Deputies of British Jews met with Mary Hassell, the senior coroner at the St. Pancras coroner’s office in central London, after she told Jewish leaders in a letter that “no death will be…
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