Monday, 26 October 2009

  1. Being Jewish: Blood or Belief?

Being Jewish: Blood or Belief?

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SYNOPSIS

One child's battle to get a place at a state Jewish school has led to a landmark court ruling with major implications for other faith schools, the role of the state and the very definition of religion. As the case goes to the new UK Supreme Court, Tim Whewell examines why it has aroused such strong feelings both inside and outside the Jewish community.

WHAT DEFINES YOUR RELIGION?

David Lightman is angry that his children have been denied access to the school he wanted them to attend because the family's "Jewishness" has been called into question.

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