Manchester, United Kingdom

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

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

0 Politics Antisemitism

Britain Is Bowing to Terror

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct

The article critiques British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, arguing it reflects a capitulation to anti-Semitic and extremist pressures rather than a diplomatic achievement.

0 History Communities

What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today

Austin Reid Albanese in JTA · 17 Oct

Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and equality for Jews in the public sphere — a stark contrast to Jewish experiences in Europe at that time.

0 Sports Antisemitism

British PM denounces ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at upcoming Aston Villa soccer match

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Oct

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticized the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming soccer match against Aston Villa, condemning the move as displaying antisemitism and emphasizing the police's role in ensuring safety for all fans.

0 Communities Education

Daily Dose

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

TorahWay, a pioneering initiative that started as a daily half-hour morning shiur in North West London, has become a significant communal institution over its 20-year history, thanks to the leadership of Duddy Iczkovits.

0 Television/Film Music

How a complete unknown created one of the most iconic music events of the 1970's

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 15 Oct

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on the unsung hero, Vera Brandes.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Programmed to Hate Israel

Nicole Lampert in Future of Jewish · 10 Oct

In this essay, Nicole Lampert explores the pervasive and deep-rooted antisemitism that surged following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Holocaust

Jewish philanthropy’s missing front

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Oct

In the aftermath of the tragic October 7, 2023 attacks, there is a concerning gap in the Jewish response framework: a comprehensive legal strategy.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jews have a right to win.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct

Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Douglas Murray: The War Israel Won—and the One the West Is Losing

Douglas Murray in The Free Press · 6 Oct

Douglas Murray reflects on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting how Israel has managed significant military victories against its adversaries, including Hamas and Hezbollah, over the past two years.

0 Philosophy Communities

Philanthropy and responsibility: Marking two years since the Oct. 7 attacks

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Oct

Two years after the tragic attacks of October 7, 2023, the Jewish community's philanthropic spirit continues to illuminate a path through grief and hope.

0 Antisemitism Communities

What I saw as a British rabbi after the Manchester synagogue attack punctured Yom Kippur

Rabbi Miriam Lorie in JTA · 3 Oct

Rabbi Miriam Lorie reflects on the shocking attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, highlighting the emotional and communal impact of violence entering a sacred space at such a sacred time.

0 Antisemitism Communities

‘There Was One Shot, Then Screaming’

The Mill in The Free Press · 3 Oct

A horrific attack on Yom Kippur at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester left the local Jewish community in shock.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Safe Harbor. Forever.

Jewdicious · 3 Oct

In the wake of a deadly antisemitic attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, the article discusses the rising antisemitism in the UK and the historical challenges Jews have faced globally.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

Spooks and British Antisemitism

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 2 Oct

Following a tragic antisemitic attack at a Manchester synagogue, Rabbi Natan Slifkin argues that British antisemitism runs deeper than government inaction or Islamist extremism.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Yom Kippur attack kills 2 outside UK synagogue

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct

On Yom Kippur, a solemn terrorist attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men and leaving three others seriously injured.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Yom Kippur attack kills 2 outside UK synagogue

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct

On Yom Kippur, a solemn terrorist attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men and leaving three others seriously injured.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Yom Kippur attack kills 2 outside UK synagogue

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct

On Yom Kippur, a solemn terrorist attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men and leaving three others seriously injured.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Yossi Cohen: How I Recruited a Hezbollah Terrorist to Work with Israel

Yossi Cohen in The Free Press · 19 Sep

Yossi Cohen provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, through his personal experiences detailed in his new book, "The Sword of Freedom."

0 Israel Politics

Why I hate "Zionism"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 13 Sep

Natan Slifkin critiques the term "Zionism" as misleading and argues that the focus should be on the practical necessity of protecting the Jewish population in Israel, rather than ideological debates.

0 Politics Israel

Europe's New Policy: Punish Jews, Reward Islamists

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul

The article criticizes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement to recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel makes concessions.

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