British Jewry
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Green Party to vote on 'Zionism is Racism' motion, calls for Palestinian state from river to sea
Hamish Falconer’s empty words: The UK has failed to protect its Jews - opinion
The noise around religious slaughter has killed debate across the Diaspora - opinion
UK gov't adviser: BBC refused antisemitism training on multiple occasions
Lord Mann said he visited the BBC's leadership on three occasions after assuming the role in 2019, and that each time, they had refused the offers of antisemitism training.
Down with the avocados: UK pro-Palestine group boycotts Israeli produce
Products that are particularly being targeted are avocados, hummus, dates, and oranges, which are sometimes produced in Israel.
A Facebook history page noted a massacre of British Jews. Cue the laughing emojis
A post about a medieval pogrom in York, which recently hired its first rabbi in 800 years, was flooded by antisemitic trolls.
Struck from behind in broad daylight: Manchester man recounts antisemitic attack - interview
The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was checking his phone for emails, heard someone running up behind him, and felt a hard blow along the side of his face, knocking him to the ground.
King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim 'reconciliation accord' in wake of distrust sown by war
The accord marked the first time such a wide breadth of Jewish and Muslim religious denominations in the UK had come together to agree on an interfaith agreement.
Worlds oldest Jewish newspaper appoints new editor
Schwammenthal stated that he is “deeply honored” and “excited to embark on this next chapter” in a post on his personal X/Twitter account.
Half of British Jews consider leaving due to antisemitism, many don't see long-term future
"Antisemitism has become our nation’s great shame, and time is running out," a CAA spokesperson said in a statement.
Anti-Israel activists challenge MET restrictions for London protest near synagogue
The MET announced in a statement that it was imposing conditions on a march to the BBC after discussions with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign about changing the protest route failed.
BBC slammed for sourcing Palestinian media with antisemitic, extremist content
Israeli watchdog report accuses BBC of bias for citing Palestinian outlets promoting violence.
London Police ask upcoming pro-Palestinian rally to move away from synagogue
A planned London march by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign is causing tension over its proximity to Shabbat services at a synagogue.
