British Jewry

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident, which occurred early on Sunday morning, the police said.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as arrive at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium.
Suspended British Green Party anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein.

Anti-Zionist Jewish activist Tony Greenstein tells 'Post' he will fight Green Party suspension

People gather outside London's High Court in London, Britain, July 30, 2025.

Antisemitism in UK schools hit all-times high over last three years, investigation reveals

A bird's eye view of the ancient Roman city of Bath, England.

Bath, UK mayor resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was ‘false flag' attack


Since start of Gaza war: A 40% increase in new immigrants from Britain to Israel

An Aliyah Fair in London saw hundreds from the British Jewish community attend, with notable speakers giving attendees a glimpse at what their lives in Israel could look like.

 Passengers walk in the arrivals hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on March 8, 2021.

UK unveils new extremism definition amid rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims

Groups identified as extremist, following a "robust" assessment over the next few weeks, will not be subject to any action under criminal laws and will still be permitted to hold demonstrations.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to press as arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2023

With Labour in his sights, left-winger Galloway wins in English town

It will be the first time Galloway's left-wing Workers Party of Britain has been represented in parliament.

British MP George Galloway prepares to speak to the Islamic Action Front supporters in Amman

Pro-Palestinian sticker placed over Amy Winehouse statue’s Star of David

Winehouse, an English singer, died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the age of 27. A bronze statue of her was erected at Camden Market in 2014.

 Amy Winehouse statue seen in Camden Lock, London, England, UK

UK orders urgent investigation after Jewish birth certificate defaced

Cleverly responded to the allegations on X saying "I have asked my officials to investigate this urgently and will see that appropriate action is taken." 

The defaced birth certificate

Leeds University says will take action on antisemitism after numerous incidences - report

The report comes after the Hillel House was defaced and recent news that a professor at the university leaked the address of the Jewish center.

 University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, photo taken on August 22, 2023.

Holocaust education program postponed at three UK schools due to ‘community tensions’ - report

The Anne Frank Trust helps primary and secondary schools across the UK with holocaust education, primarily through Anne Frank's diary.

 ORIGINAL, DIARY of Anne Frank, 1942.

Israel-Hamas War: The differences in being a Jew in Israel and the UK - opinion

Israel is a small country where everyone knows someone who has suffered a loss during this painful war. It is a war that, today more than ever, we are fighting not only for Israelis but for all Jews.

 UK DEMONSTRATION against antisemitism, with some 100,000 participants.

Nearly half of British Jews considered leaving UK due to antisemitism - poll

Four of five respondents said they considered themselves to be a Zionist. Over half of respondents, 57%, strongly agreed with the statement. 

 Demonstrators hold Israeli and British flags outside the Law Courts, during a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, during a temporary truce between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.

All Jews should leave the United Kingdom - opinion

The Golden Age of British Jewry is well and truly over. It’s time to wake up and the smell the antisemitic coffee that lingers long in the nostrils.

 DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST against the lack of police action during pro-Palestine demonstrations, and condemn the increase of antisemitic hate crimes in London, last week.