Tag: British Jews

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has made efforts to address antisemitism within the party, expressing regret for its presence and aiming to rebuild trust with Jewish members.
ITV's "Passover UK: A Jewish Journey" aired belatedly but was well-received for its positive and authentic portrayal of British Jewish celebrations of Passover.
Gideon Falter, CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, faced discrimination by the police in London for being openly Jewish during a pro-Palestinian march, highlighting the lack of protection for Jews in such situations.
The text discusses the author's history of peaceful protests in support of Jewish causes, highlighting the importance of the right to protest and the need to differentiate between protesting against governments and calling for violence.
After obtaining a German passport following Brexit, a British Jew reflects on her connection to her late father's German heritage.
The Prince of Wales recently visited a synagogue in response to the alarming rise in antisemitism, showing solidarity with British Jews targeted due to their identity.
George Galloway, a figure with a history of vehemently opposing Israel and its supporters, has recently been elected as the MP for Rochdale, causing concern among British Jews.
Renowned historian William Dalrymple, known for his accolades in the field, has come under scrutiny for his recent social media posts focusing on Israel and its supporters, including a confrontation with a young Jewish woman expressing fear of anti-Jewish sentiment.
The resignation of Mike Freer from his position in Parliament due to safety concerns highlights a growing issue of intimidation and violence targeting politicians and public figures, particularly those involved in Middle East politics.
The UK's Jewish population increase has been revised upwards, now reaching 287,000, largely attributed to growth in Strictly Orthodox communities and recognition of Jews identifying as ethnic-only rather than purely religious.
In a podcast episode titled "Mother's Boy," the hosts discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles in London and the unique relationship between the King and Jews.
The Royal Court Theatre in London has sparked an antisemitism scandal by mounting a play called "Rare Earth Mettle," in which the central figure was a power-hungry billionaire named Hershel Fink.
The article discusses two separate topics: the American response to the Holocaust and British Jews' admiration for Queen Elizabeth II.
This podcast episode, a collaboration between Tablets Unorthodox and AJCs People of the Pod, explores the political shift of British Jews following Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party and the antisemitic scandals that occurred during that time.
Liam Hoare discusses the future of the British Labour Party and its impact on British Jews in light of the antisemitism scandal.
The text discusses the rise of Jeremy Corbyn in the British Labour Party and the subsequent surge of anti-Semitism within the party.
British Jews are uniting in protest against the Labour Party's normalization of anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.
Daniel Goldman, chairman of Gesher, analyzes the varying connections with Israel among American and British Jews.