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


Corbyn issues strongest apology yet ahead of meeting with Jewish leaders

"We have not done enough to get to grips with the problem, and the Jewish community and our Jewish members deserve an apology," said the Labour leader.

Britain's opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn

Beloved London bagel shop to be converted to anti-obesity clinic

Shalom Bagels has been a London hallmark for over 30 years.

Bagel and "cream cheese and lox."

UK Chief Rabbi steps in on dispute over religious burials in London

"No death will be prioritized in any way over any other because of the religion of the deceased or family.”

A Jewish cemetery (illustrative)

British Parliament to debate full ban of Hezbollah as terrorist entity

Currently, the UK only proscribes Hezbollah’s ‘military wing,’ but not its ‘political wing.’

The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, June 7, 2017.

London coroner under fire for delaying Jewish burials

According to both Jewish and Islamic law, bodies of the deceased must be buried as soon as possible after death.

The nameplate is seen outside St Pancras Coroners Court

London driver yells antisemitic comments at Orthodox Jews in London

The driver repeatedly said “Hitler was a great man,” at the urging of another driver in the rant captured on video.

Orthodox Jews walk along Whitehall in central London

Muslims give blood at London synagogue on worldwide Mitzvah Day

Earlier this year, a petition opposing the opening of the Muslim center received thousands of signatures.

A rabbi and a sheikh at a prayer session for Muslims and Jews in Gush Etzion.

London Orthodox teacher fired for living with boyfriend wins legal case

Zelda de Groen told a tribunal that school managers subjected her to a “humiliating” hour-long interview.

A general view is seen of the London skyline from Canary Wharf in London, Britain, October 19, 2016

Jewish teenager stabbed 12 times in London park

The 16-year-old, a student at London’s Jewish Community Secondary School, was stabbed 12 times in the legs by a group of men.

The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, June 7, 2017.

Jewish woman, 70, attacked in London by assailant shouting ‘Jew’ in Polish

The male attacker smashed her head into a brick wall while shouting “Zyd” during the attack.

Police officers work at the scene after an attack on Westminster Bridge in London, Britain, March 22, 2017