United Kingdom

How bad is antisemitism in Europe? Amsterdam 'pogrom' follows rising hostility

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 8 Nov

Rising antisemitism in Europe has reached alarming levels, with recent violent events in Amsterdam being described as a modern-day pogrom.

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US adds 3 Israeli settlers and, in a first, 2 West Bank outposts to sanctioned extremists list

Luke Tress in Forward · 14 Mar

The Biden administration has expanded its list of West Bank settlers facing U.S. sanctions, adding two settlement outposts along with individuals accused of instigating violence against Palestinians.

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Religious Zionism: A View from the United Kingdom

Michael J. Harris in Lehrhaus · 18 Jan

The author, a Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox Jew in the United Kingdom, discusses what it means to be a Religious Zionist in daily life.

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UK joins US in announcing travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

Following a recent increase in settler violence in the West Bank during the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United Kingdom has joined the United States in announcing a travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers.

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The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s

BCohen in Forward · 1 Sep 2023

Grant Shapps, a veteran Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom's new defense secretary.

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UK chief rabbi will sleep over at King Charles’ house to attend coronation, which falls on Shabbat

Caleb Guedes-Reed in Forward · 8 Nov 2022

King Charles III of the United Kingdom has offered the Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and his wife a sleepover at his residence, Clarence House, so that they can attend the coronation which falls on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.

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Hello Biden, Bye Bye Boris - with special guest Peter Baker

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Jul 2022

In a recent podcast episode, the hosts discuss President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel, where he will meet the new caretaker Prime Minister.

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Canada might ban Holocaust denial. Here's why that probably won't curtail antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Apr 2022

This episode discusses Canada's proposed legislation to criminalize Holocaust denial and the potential implications for antisemitism and free speech.

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A Window Onto the Everyday Life of Sepharadim: Through the Lens of Teshubot - Professor Matt Goldish

The Habura · 20 Jan 2022

In this article by Professor Matt Goldish titled "A Window Onto the Everyday Life of Sepharadim: Through the Lens of Teshubot," he explores the lives of Sephardic Jews through the lens of Teshubot, responsa literature that addresses legal questions and reflects the concerns and experiences of Sephardic communities.

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The Artful Dodger

Unorthodox · 14 Oct 2021

This text mentions a live discussion titled "How the Jews Went Right in Britain" as part of a four-part series called "21st Century Europe and the Jews."

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Halakhic Philosophy of Classical Sepharadi Poseqim - R. Elie Abadie

The Habura · 27 Jun 2021

In this text, R. Elie Abadie discusses the halakhic philosophy of classical Sepharadi poseqim (Jewish legal authorities).

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Insights from HaRav Kook (Part 1) - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 18 Jun 2021

In his discussion of HaRav Kook's insights, R. Joseph Dweck focuses on the concept of "perishut," which refers to asceticism or separation.

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Remembering Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020)

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 12 Nov 2020

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72.

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Jonathan Sacks, former UK chief rabbi and Jewish ‘intellectual giant,’ dies at 72

Forward · 8 Nov 2020

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling cancer.

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How Will the Palestinians Respond to Annexation?

Israel Policy Pod · 28 May 2020

This episode of Israel Policy Pod features a briefing call with PLO Ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot.

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What Was Brexit Like, Daddy?

David Patrikarakos in Tablet · 6 Feb 2020

On January 31, 2020, after 47 years of membership, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union following the Brexit referendum in 2016.

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