British Jewry
UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes
UK MPs rejected an e-petition calling for an inquiry into alleged “pro-Israel influence” on British politics, warning it echoed antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Britain's Jewish Culture Month aims to move conversation beyond October 7
British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest
The city on a hill and the dignity of office - opinion
MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party again due to claim that Jews don't experience racism
She went on to say she was "weary" about being labelled antisemitic, given she has spent her life "fighting racism of all kinds."
ACUM awards music and literature prizes
The ACUM Board of Directors Prize went to Rafi Kadishzon for his lifelong contribution to Israeli music as a composer, arranger, performer, and educator.
The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK - editorial
Many Jews in Britain have professed their fear of the future. Many have decided that enough is enough and that the time has now come to move to Israel, or other, safer pastures for Jews.
Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report
Amichai Chikli referred to the UK's current government as one of the most hostile towards Israel that we have ever known, the Daily Mail wrote.
World’s largest Jewish communities warn of rising global antisemitism - report
According to a J7 report, Australia recorded a 317% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024. In Germany, there were over 38 antisemitic incidents for every 1,000 Jewish residents.
Major UK Jewish group suspends one of its officers for letter condemning Gaza war
The Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice chair of its international division, Harriett Goldenberg, among others, and disciplines members over a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
'Deliberately antagonistic': Jewish community condemns Essex pro-Palestine march during Passover
The 'Essex March for Palestine' passed through the streets of Westcliff, near Southend, chanting “stop killing children” while Jewish families walked home from synagogue after Shabbat.
Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza
The letter directly criticizes the resumption of the war in Gaza and warns that the “extremism” in the Israeli government threatens its democracy.
64% of Jews experienced antisemitism in workplace since October 7 - UK survey
One respondent related that three days after the Hamas-led pogrom in Israel, a receptionist had told them, “I don’t feel sorry for you Jews, you kill Muslim babies at Passover.”
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.
