British Jewry

Support for Iran war among US Jews has eroded since operations began, JPPI survey shows

A recent survey by JPPI revealed that support for the Iran war among US Jews has dropped, with opposition increasing as operations continued.

People carry pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, wave US and Israeli flags, and carry banners supporting the war in Iran during a march in New York City, March 15, 2026; illustrative.
The burnt wreckage of Hatzalah ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

US embassy issues security alert amid arsons against UK Jewish sites

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment

 The burnt wreckage of Hatzola ambulances as fire services continue to monitor the scene after they were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

UK police arrest two more in alleged arson plot targeting Jewish community sites


Israel expels British Jewish activist who tried to immigrate under Law of Return

Franks said he sees his politics as compatible with the Israeli identity he hopes to achieve. 

 Israeli security forces try to disperse Palestinian, left-wing Israeli and foreign activists, during a protest near the West Bank Israeli settlement of Mitzpe Yair in Masafer Yatta near Hebron on June 10, 2022.

'Great disgrace': High-profile British-Jewish journalists resign JC over scandal

Editor Jake Wallis Simons said he understood "why some columnists have decided to step back from the paper" and hoped that one day they would return."

 Jonathan Freedland, Hadley Freeman, David Baddiel, David Aaronovitch (illustration)

My war years: A British Jew remembers living during World War II - opinion

No one had the slightest premonition that within less than a year, Hitler’s forces would have conquered three-quarters of Europe, including France, and that Britain faced the risk of invasion.

 ‘THE EVACUATION Scheme in Britain, 1940’: London schoolchildren off to England’s West Country.

London Jewish community receives new bus line to protect it from antisemitic harassment

The number of antisemitic hate crime incidents in the city increased by 278.9% - with 2,068 offenses recorded in the 12 months to July, compared to the previous year.

A London bus is driven past The Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain, July 30, 2019

BBC executive dismisses letter from Jewish staff highlighting systemic antisemitism at network

The letter provided examples of inaccuracy and bias in the BBC’s coverage of the war in Gaza and provided testimony from Jewish employees.

 British television executive Samir Shah, who has been chosen as the British government's preferred candidate to chair the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), arrives at the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, December 13, 2023.

Who'd have thought Jews would fear the far Left more than the Right? - opinion

Previously, Jews were sensitive to any whiff of right-wing xenophobia, even against other groups. But today, these communities have greater fear of hostility from surging Muslim communities.

 Marine Le Pen

As Europe becomes Islamized, Jews should jump ship and move to Israel - opinion

The changing face of Europe leaves the Jews of Europe with no way out; they have but one insurance policy: Israel’s Law of Return.

 MEMBERS OF the European Parliament vote during a plenary session last year, in Strasbourg, France. Recent election results in France, the UK, and for the European Parliament cast a pall over the future of the Jews in Europe, says the writer.

British Jewry mourns talented musician Jake Marlowe, killed by Hamas on Oct.7

Jake Marlowe, a talented musician, was killed by Hamas terrorists while he worked security at the Supernova music festival.

British Jewry mourns talented musician Jake Marlowe, killed by Hamas on Oct.7

British Jewry congratulates Starmer on Labour election victory

British Jewish organizations thanked Rishi Sunak for the work he had done during his time at No.10 and congratulated Keir Starmer on his new role as prime minister

 BRITISH OPPOSITION Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on, during BBC’s prime ministerial debate, in Nottingham, last week.

UK Jews favor Labour in 2024 election more than general population - poll

The rise in Jewish support for Labour, according to JPR, corresponded with a decline in support for the Conservative Party's internal turmoil.

 BRITAIN’S LABOUR PARTY leader Keir Starmer speaks at a campaign event, last week. All indications are that Labour will sweep the board with a resounding win, and that Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister, the writer notes.