Manchester, United Kingdom

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Mar

In the wake of a recent attack at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit and a general rise in antisemitic incidents, New York City synagogues are bolstering security measures.

0 Education Jewish Law

When the Law Misreads a Yeshivah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Mar

Amid debates over Britain's Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which aims to redefine full-time education, the Anglican Bishop of Manchester emerged as a surprising ally to Britain's chareidi community.

0 Communities Culture

Inbox: Issue 1102

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

The collection of reader feedback in Mishpacha Magazine's Inbox: Issue 1102, showcases diverse perspectives from the Jewish community.

0 Philosophy History

Don’t call Judaism a religion.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Feb

Joshua Hoffman argues that calling Judaism merely a religion misrepresents it, as it has always been more of a civilization.

0 Antisemitism Education

In the UK, Jew-hatred is hijacking education.

Nicole Lampert in Future of Jewish · 12 Feb

In the UK, the National Education Union, the largest teaching union, has come under scrutiny for its perceived anti-Israel stance and the manner in which it reportedly influences educational content, potentially fostering antisemitic sentiment.

0 Communities Leadership

The Moment: Issue 1099

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Feb

This edition of Mishpacha Magazine shares several inspirational stories highlighting the enduring impact of acts of kindness, Torah study, and leadership within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Palestine Action activists acquitted in Israeli defense firm break-in, drawing criticism from British Jewish leaders

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Feb

Six activists from Palestine Action were acquitted by a British jury for allegedly breaking into the premises of Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company.

0 Communities Prayer

Four Days and a Lifetime

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Jan

In an inspiring journey organized by Ohel Sarala, 350 young Jewish women traveled across Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary on a mission not of tourism, but of spiritual upliftment and supportive prayer.

0 Antisemitism Education

British schools are erasing the Holocaust.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 19 Jan

Leo Pearlman addresses a troubling trend in British education where the recognition and teaching of the Holocaust are diminishing significantly, linked to rising antisemitic attitudes within educational institutions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

'Anti-Zionism' is not what it says it is.

Lucy in Future of Jewish · 10 Jan

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi argues that anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism that targets the existence of the Jewish state rather than merely opposing its actions.

0 Antisemitism Communities

From Bondi Beach to the next crisis: Why the first hour matters

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jan

The article highlights the swift and coordinated response of the Jewish Agency for Israel following a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, emphasizing the importance of immediate action in crisis situations.

0 Communities Leadership

These are the heroes who defined 2025 in the Jewish world.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 31 Dec 2025

In 2025, the Jewish world was shaped by remarkable acts of heroism and resilience amid significant global challenges.

0 Antisemitism Communities

2 men found guilty in UK of plotting Islamic State-inspired antisemitic terror attack

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Dec 2025

Two men, Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted in Manchester, England, for planning an Islamic State-inspired antisemitic terror attack, which could have been one of the deadliest in British history.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews start packing suitcases, everyone should be concerned.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 24 Dec 2025

This stirring essay by Leo Pearlman tackles the alarming rise in antisemitism in the UK, underscored by recent polling showing that a significant portion of British Jews are considering leaving the country due to safety concerns.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Citing Sydney attack, police in London say they will now arrest those who chant ‘globalize the intifada’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Dec 2025

In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Sydney, London and Manchester police have introduced a policy to arrest individuals chanting 'globalize the intifada' at pro-Palestinian protests, arguing the phrase can incite violence and instill fear within Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What can really be done to prevent antisemitic attacks like Bondi Beach?

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 17 Dec 2025

In the aftermath of an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Jay Michaelson explores effective strategies for combating antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

My religion was 'None of the above,' until Oct. 7 and now Bondi

David Weill in Forward · 16 Dec 2025

In his poignant reflection, David Weill describes his journey from religious ambiguity to embracing his Jewish identity against the backdrop of rising global antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism isn't ignorance. Our enemies use it for control.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Dec 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that antisemitism today is not merely a result of ignorance but a deliberate tool of power and control, utilized by political figures and regimes worldwide.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Bondi Beach and the Long History of Anti-Zionist Violence

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press · 15 Dec 2025

The horrific attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, which resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries, is the latest incident in an alarming trend of violence against Jewish communities that has been exacerbated since October 7.

0 Israel Politics

Israel needs a reset — and the Diaspora has earned the right to say so.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 10 Dec 2025

In his essay, Adam Hummel argues that the Diaspora has earned the right to influence Israeli policy following widespread, unprecedented support from Jewish communities worldwide.

0 Antisemitism Education

British university bars academic who repeated antisemitic libels in lecture to pro-Palestinian student group

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Nov 2025

University College London (UCL) has barred Samar Maqusi, an academic who repeated antisemitic conspiracy theories such as the blood libel, during a lecture to the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Awareness training needs to be Jewish philanthropy’s next frontier in safety

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Nov 2025

The Jewish community has made significant progress in security measures over the past decade, yet recent events reveal that physical barriers alone aren't sufficient.

0 Literature History

Maurice Sendak’s Scary Monsters

Kathryn Wolf in Tablet · 29 Oct 2025

Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxieties through the lens of his Jewish heritage and family history.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Days of Awe

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Oct 2025

Rabbi Daniel Walker and Manchester's Jewish community are grappling with the trauma of a terrorist attack on Yom Kippur, when a gunman stormed Heaton Park shul, killing two congregants and injuring others.

0 Antisemitism Music

British Airways breaks ties with Louis Theroux after interview with ‘Death to the IDF’ artist Bob Vylan

Grace Gilson in Forward · 27 Oct 2025

British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan.

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