British Jewry
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
Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report
World’s largest Jewish communities warn of rising global antisemitism - report
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.
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.
