Tag: Community Security Trust

Keshet UK and West London Synagogues' decision to boycott Pride is criticized as an act of cowardice by the author, who views Pride parades as an important demonstration of LGBTQIA+ visibility and courage.
Filmmaker David Herman's documentary, "Jews Defending Jews," explores the history of Jewish resistance against fascism and antisemitism in the UK.
The text delves into the complexities and dangers of the pro-Gaza movement, highlighting the presence of far-left and Islamist leaders who may seek violent conflict.
In London, there is growing concern over the police's handling of weekly marches supporting Palestine, where individuals openly Jewish feel threatened with arrest to avoid confrontation.
As Passover begins, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the challenging times faced by Jews in the UK and Israel, condemning recent attacks against Jews and expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself.
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.
The surge in antisemitism following the Hamas terror attack on Israel was not surprising to CST, an organization with a 30-year history of monitoring and combating anti-Jewish hatred.
A man was arrested after brandishing a knife at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green, London.
London police are facing criticism for taking nearly half an hour to respond to an antisemitic attack in Leicester Square, one of the city's busiest tourist areas, despite 10 calls for help from the victims.
Holly Huffnagle, the U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), and Dave Rich, the Director of Policy at the UK's Community Security Trust, discuss the increase in antisemitic conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic and after the killing of George Floyd.
The Jewish community in Manchester, a prominent Orthodox hub, is experiencing a surge in anti-Semitic incidents, including swastikas, abuse, and violence, with a 79% rise in such incidents last year.