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
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.
UK Jews angered after Islington Hanukkah candle lighting protested by anti-Israel activists
The incident comes at a time of increasingly vocal criticism of British law enforcement by UK Jews about their response to anti-Israel protests.
