London jewish community

London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs police arrests over 'globalize the intifada' chants

The Met began arresting individuals using the phrase “globalize the intifada” in December. Khan said the language has had a direct impact on Jewish communities in London.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan speaks during the 'Eid On The Square' event in London on June 8, 2025; illustrative.
A DEMONSTRATION calling for stronger UK government action against antisemitism takes place in London last month. ‘More than 1,500 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2025 – almost certainly an undercount, as many people no longer report,’ says the writer.

The legal vacuum: Why Britain’s laws fail to shield Jews - opinion

Police officers surround a pro-Israel supporter during a protest in London in July 2025.

Nearly 500 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for supporting terror org., PM calls for sensitivity

Shomrim responded to a male shouting vile #antisemitic abuse at Finchley Rd & Bridge Lane. The male was detained by Shomrim and subsequently arrested by police.

Feces and urine smeared on synagogues, Jewish school in five Golders Green incidents


Pro-Israel protesters in London demand Hamas release hostages

Waving the blue and white Israeli flag adorned with the Star of David, several participants wept as the names of hostages were read out to the crowd.

 Thousands of people pack London's Trafalgar Square, Britain October 22, 2023 to demand the liberation of the more than 200 hostages taken by Hamas in its incursion into southern Israel on October 7.

UK man fined only £200 after threatening Orthodox Jewish man in London

Despite the 60-year-old man being delivered a verdict within 24 hours of the crime, some members of the Jewish community leaders are less than impressed.

Police are seen at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 5, 2023.

University of London professor fired for antisemitic insults at students

Singh allegedly made statements to students like: “Too bad you live down to stereotypes,” “Is it difficuybeing a Jew?” [sic] and “Are you pretending to be a Jew?”

 Senate House, University of London

UK antisemitism watchdog determined to catch Oxford Street perpetrators

As UK police fail to capture Oxford Street perpetrators, a local Anti-antisemitism group stepped up to help solve the case with a £10,000 reward at stake.

Shoppers cross Oxford Street, London, Britain, December 28, 2021.

UK Labour MP's Jewish partner smeared as far-right by Al Jazeera

MP Stella Creasy accused Al Jazeera of smearing her Jewish partner and herself after they aired an edited clip of Dan Fox speaking at an event.

The Al Jazeera logo seen in a studio [Illustrative]

England to honor Licoricia of Winchester, Jewish businesswoman murdered there

The statue features the inscription: “Love thy neighbour as thyself” from Leviticus, in English and Hebrew.

The Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom.

London's Jews split into East and West - now they've reconciled

The historic Bevis Marks Synagogue and the story of the Jewish immigrants to London. "Life was a constant struggle, but it had its warmth."

 The Bevis Marks Synagogue.

Ishay Ribo to perform at London's O2 Arena on December 5

Ribo lyrically draws inspiration from the commentary of Rashi, the teachings of rabbis such as Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, and other religious themes.

RELIGIOUS SINGER-SONGWRITER Ishay Ribo opens the Golan Land Festival on May 18

London teenager charged for antisemitic incident in train station

The teenager was charged on July 23 and was released on conditional police bail to appear in court on August 2, according to British Transport Police.

Protesters hold placards and flags during a demonstration, organised by the British Board of Jewish Deputies for those who oppose anti-Semitism, in Parliament Square in London, Britain, March 26, 2018.

British Jew victim of two antisemitic incidents in same evening

Both incidents took place on public transportation, the first on the London Underground and the second on the bus.

Demonstrator holds up sign reading "Solidarity with British Jews" at "Together Against Antisemitism" rally in London