British Jewry
UK Jewish groups launch £1.5 million initiative to tackle antisemitism in healthcare
The Jewish Health Equality Partnership will work on tackling health inequalities caused by structural antisemitism, collaborating with partners to improve understanding of Jewish health needs.
The Somme, 110 years on: The Jewish soldiers who fought and died
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes
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.
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.
