london jewish community

Fire at B'Tselem building Jerusalem, January 10, 2016

Four wounded in possible antisemitic arson of London house, suspect arrested

The 60-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson near the scene of the midday Hackney borough blaze reportedly made "a number of threatening comments, some of which were allegedly antisemitic."

Pro-Palestinian protest areas become no-go zones for Jews in London

Advisers to the British Home Office have warned that the British capital has become a "no-go zone for Jews" following pro-Palestinian demonstrations

By MAARIV
08/03/2024

Golders Green knifeman pleads guilty in London court. blames alcohol

Gabriel Abdullah's barrister claimed that the incident had occurred due to Abdullah trying to self-medicate his paranoid schizophrenia with alcohol.

Leading British rabbi against Rafah invasion: ‘If I said nothing, I couldn’t live with myself'

"I write out of dread at the future hatred this is likely to engender, and out of fear that these actions may haunt us, and the good name of Israel and the Jewish People, for generations.”

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
14/02/2024

‘It is an obligation to remember the hostages’: Powerful London exhibit recreates Hamas tunnels

The exhibition is based on the testimonies of hostages who have been freed, returned home, and told their stories, as well as footage from Hamas.

By NICOLE LAMPERT
17/01/2024

Neo-Nazi podcasters sentenced for inciting terrorism against Jews, Prince Harry

The podcasters had originally drawn public attention for calling for Prince Harry and his son to be killed, for having an interracial relationship with Megan Markle.

London council backs down from canceling Hanukkah celebration plans

A representative of the London Jewish Forum told the 'Post' that the council's initial decision had been made from an overabundance of caution, not hate.

Sister and aunt of kidnapped by Hamas recites Kaddish in London

During the event, Bibas asked for the prayer to be said on behalf of her sister-in-law, Shir Bibas, who couldn't attend her own parents' funeral due to her current captivity in Gaza.

24/10/2023

Pro-Israel protesters in London demand Hamas release hostages

Waving the blue and white Israeli flag adorned with the Star of David, several participants wept as the names of hostages were read out to the crowd.

By REUTERS
22/10/2023
Mike Boyd/Pool via REUTERS

UK man fined only £200 after threatening Orthodox Jewish man in London

Despite the 60-year-old man being delivered a verdict within 24 hours of the crime, some members of the Jewish community leaders are less than impressed.

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