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. 

CUSTOMERS WAIT to be served at a butchers stall in Smithfield Market, the UK’s largest wholesale meat market in London, Britain, November 19, 2021.
Signs in support of the Green Party stand outside houses in the constituency of Gorton and Denton ahead of a parliamentary by-election, in Manchester, Britain, February 18, 2026.

Green Party to vote on 'Zionism is Racism' motion, calls for Palestinian state from river to sea

UK MINISTER Hamish Falconer is seen speaking at a ceremony at the headquarters of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, in September 2025.

Hamish Falconer’s empty words: The UK has failed to protect its Jews - opinion

 A man, wearing a kippah, holds the British flag at a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.

The noise around religious slaughter has killed debate across the Diaspora - opinion


Men harass UK Jewish Delis, demand to know stance on Israel and IDF

"He proceeded to ask my staff about the shop's stance on Israel and whether we support the IDF," said owner Martin Ment.

 THE DELECTABLE salt beef sandwich at Dublin’s kosher Deli 613.

Jewish actor reportedly offered the role of the next James Bond

The iconic superspy who has become a fixture on the big screens may soon be played by a Jewish actor with significant acting chops.

 Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends a photo session after a Buddhism ritual to pray for success for his movie 'Bullet Train' at Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin Temple in Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2022.

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.