Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Starmer’s resignation puts Burnham’s record on Israel, antisemitism in the spotlight

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 23 Jun

Keir Starmer's resignation as British Prime Minister has put a spotlight on Andy Burnham, his likely successor, in terms of addressing antisemitism and handling Israeli matters within the Labour Party.

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Hasan Piker blames Israel after UK bars him from entry, citing ‘potential risk’

Kelly Hartog in JTA · 1 Jun

Influential anti-Israel online personality Hasan Piker and his uncle Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK, following pressure from British Jewish groups who cited concerns about their antisemitic rhetoric and potential risk to public order.

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British Greens battle antisemitism scandal as Jewish leader Zack Polanski targets historic gains in local elections

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 7 May

British local elections spotlight the Green Party's rise amid controversies over antisemitism and its Jewish leader, Zack Polanski.

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Tony nominee Mark Rosenblatt’s ‘Giant’ journey began with Menachem Begin

Dan Friedman in Forward · 5 May

Mark Rosenblatt's Tony-nominated play "Giant" explores themes of antisemitism and divergent views on Israel, sparked by Rosenblatt's experiences from a school assembly on Menachem Begin.

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British police pledge 25M pounds for Jewish security in wake of London stabbing

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 30 Apr

Following a terrorist stabbing incident in the Orthodox neighborhood of Golders Green, British authorities have allocated £25 million to bolster security for Jewish communities.

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British police pledge 25M pounds for Jewish security in wake of Golders Green stabbing

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Apr

In the aftermath of a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green that left two men injured and heightened fears within the Jewish community, British authorities have announced a significant funding boost of 25 million pounds to enhance security for Jewish populations.

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Who's responsible for deadly antisemitism? Everyone will hate the answer

Joel Swanson in Forward · 17 Apr

This analysis by Joel Swanson highlights the troubling rise of deadly antisemitic attacks in 2025, as documented by a Tel Aviv University report.

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Tony Blair: Why the West Fails to Stop Antisemitism

Tony Blair in The Free Press · 26 Mar

Tony Blair discusses the troubling rise of antisemitism in the UK and Europe, highlighting it as part of a broader pattern rather than isolated incidents.

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Progressive Benefits for Everyone — Except the Jews

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 16 Mar

Leo Pearlman's guest essay highlights the disturbing trend within progressive politics: while violence is broadly condemned, antisemitic rhetoric and actions seem to be the exception.

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Blue-square politics will not save Jewish children.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 9 Feb

Leo Pearlman's essay critiques an ad aired during the Super Bowl for its symbolic response to antisemitism, arguing that passive gestures like wearing pins or using symbols fail to address the real issues faced by Jews today.

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It's hard to believe, but America is considering asylum for British Jews.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 22 Jan

Concerns are rising over the safety of British Jews following an attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur 2025.

0 Politics Antisemitism

British Jews could be offered asylum in the US, Trump’s UK-born Jewish lawyer says

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 20 Jan

British Jews might be offered asylum in the United States due to perceived antisemitic threats in the UK, as proposed by Trump’s lawyer Robert Garson, a Jewish attorney originally from Manchester.

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British police drop case against Bob Vylan for ‘Death to the IDF’ chant, sparking outrage from Jewish groups

Grace Gilson in Forward · 24 Dec 2025

British police have dropped their investigation into Bob Vylan, a UK punk band, whose chants of "Death to the IDF" at the Glastonbury music festival stirred controversy among Jewish groups.

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Where Israel Goes Next. The Real War on Christmas. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 24 Dec 2025

Matti Friedman's essay in The Free Press reflects on the societal and political changes in Israel at the end of 2025.

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Now Do You Believe Us?

Julie Szego in The Free Press · 15 Dec 2025

Following a horrific massacre by gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, Julie Szego explores the complex feelings of sorrow and bitter vindication.

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Britain’s Jewish community wants actions, not words, after Manchester synagogue attack

Lianne Kolirin in Jewish Insider · 21 Oct 2025

Following a deadly terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, the U.K.'s Jewish community demands more than just verbal support from the government amid rising antisemitism.

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The hostages are home. The fight is far from over

eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Oct 2025

The release of hostages marks a significant moment in Jewish history, but the struggle against antisemitism continues.

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The Antisemitic Thing About Antisemitic Things

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 10 Oct 2025

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the persistent, shifting nature of antisemitism, highlighting how contemporary forms still mirror historical prejudices even in modern contexts.

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Could Seattle Be Manchester?

The Cholent in The Cholent · 10 Oct 2025

The piece reflects on increasing antisemitic incidents in Seattle, drawing parallels to events in Manchester, England, where tensions during Jewish holidays have been marked by harassment and violence, exposing deeper communal fears.

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Why Won’t Peace Protesters Give Peace a Chance?

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib in The Free Press · 8 Oct 2025

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib challenges Western pro-Palestine activists for their inconsistency in responding to a proposed U.S.-brokered plan that aims to end the conflict in Gaza, highlighting their hesitation to support an initiative some perceive as colonial.

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Israel was sold victory, and got surrender.

Yonatan Daon-Stern in Future of Jewish · 5 Oct 2025

Yonatan Daon-Stern critiques Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's endorsement of a peace deal with Hamas, brokered by U.S. President Trump.

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Islamism kills Jews. The West pretends not to notice.

Matthew Nouriel in Future of Jewish · 4 Oct 2025

Matthew Nouriel's guest essay tackles the issue of Islamic antisemitism, criticizing Western reluctance to address its impact on Jewish communities worldwide.

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The Intifada Comes to Britain

Simon Sebag Montefiore in The Free Press · 3 Oct 2025

British Jews awoke after Yom Kippur with a sense of unease following a violent attack during morning services at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester.

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Yom Kippur attack exposes link between antisemitism and national decline.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 2 Oct 2025

Nachum Kaplan discusses the alarming surge in antisemitism across the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, highlighted by a deadly Yom Kippur attack in Manchester.

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Terrorist kills 2 outside Manchester, UK, synagogue on Yom Kippur

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct 2025

In a tragic event on Yom Kippur, a terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester resulted in the deaths of two Jewish congregants, with several others injured.

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