London jewish community

'A Zionist is a Jew with somewhere to live': An olah's observations while back in London - opinion

Israel is greater than this present coalition of shame. We will replace our government, heal the harm they are wreaking, and get our groove back.

BRITISH AUTHOR Howard Jacobson poses with his book ‘The Finkler Question’ after winning the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, at London’s Guildhall Oct. 2010.
British author and conservative political commentator Douglas delivers a speech during an evening against the rise of antisemitism in Europe in Paris in 2024.

Reasonable individuals pay a price for standing up for Jews – opinion

People carry a banner down Whitehall during a "National March for Palestine" calling on Britain's next Prime Minister Andy Burnham to stand up for Palestine, in London, Britain, July 18, 2026

CAM weekly antisemitism report – UK is this week's global antisemitism hotspot after hate march

PEOPLE ATTEND a vigil organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad UK to honour victims of the Bondi attack in Sydney and mark the second night of Hanukkah, in London, Britain, December 15, 2025.

Antisemitic hate crimes in London surge 72% in May 2026 compared to April


London council backs down from canceling Hanukkah celebration plans

A representative of the London Jewish Forum told the 'Post' that the council's initial decision had been made from an overabundance of caution, not hate.

 Havering Council moves forward with Hanukkah celebrations after meeting with Jewish community.

Sister and aunt of kidnapped by Hamas recites Kaddish in London

During the event, Bibas asked for the prayer to be said on behalf of her sister-in-law, Shir Bibas, who couldn't attend her own parents' funeral due to her current captivity in Gaza.

 Photos of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza fill empty seats on an El Al flight carrying military and medical equipment to Israel, October 23 2023.

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