British Jewry
Burnham lauds UK West Bank sanctions as example of British ‘leadership on world stage'
During an interview with Sky News, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also defended the sanctions, stating that he was “proud” of the decision because “it was the right thing to do.”
Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial
Ed Miliband: The 'proud British Jew' who turned his back on Britain's Jews - comment
Miliband accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing as UK imposes sweeping sanctions
UK’s largest Jewish group calls Israeli aid to Gaza ‘long overdue'
The statement comes months after the group disciplined dozens of its members for signing an open letter condemning the war in Gaza in April, in a sign of how much discourse has shifted since then.
Manchester’s Jewish and Muslim leaders sign declaration of hope, respect
The eight leaders promised to ensure that there is a viable and open relationship between the Muslim and Jewish communities and to work to develop difficult discussions and mutual understanding.
MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party again due to claim that Jews don't experience racism
She went on to say she was "weary" about being labelled antisemitic, given she has spent her life "fighting racism of all kinds."
ACUM awards music and literature prizes
The ACUM Board of Directors Prize went to Rafi Kadishzon for his lifelong contribution to Israeli music as a composer, arranger, performer, and educator.
The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK - editorial
Many Jews in Britain have professed their fear of the future. Many have decided that enough is enough and that the time has now come to move to Israel, or other, safer pastures for Jews.
Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report
Amichai Chikli referred to the UK's current government as one of the most hostile towards Israel that we have ever known, the Daily Mail wrote.
World’s largest Jewish communities warn of rising global antisemitism - report
According to a J7 report, Australia recorded a 317% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024. In Germany, there were over 38 antisemitic incidents for every 1,000 Jewish residents.
Major UK Jewish group suspends one of its officers for letter condemning Gaza war
The Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice chair of its international division, Harriett Goldenberg, among others, and disciplines members over a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
'Deliberately antagonistic': Jewish community condemns Essex pro-Palestine march during Passover
The 'Essex March for Palestine' passed through the streets of Westcliff, near Southend, chanting “stop killing children” while Jewish families walked home from synagogue after Shabbat.
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.
