British Jewry

Major Diaspora philanthropists call on Netanyahu to end war and aid Gaza, in mass open letter

The letter is notable for garnering signatures from influential Jewish voices with a history of donations to Israel, some of whom haven't publicly commented on the nearly two-year-old war.

Activists attend a protest demanding an end to the war in Gaza, and against the humanitarian crises there, outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2025.
 The board of Deputies of British Jews.

UK’s largest Jewish group calls Israeli aid to Gaza ‘long overdue'

Attendees at the Declaration Signing.

Manchester’s Jewish and Muslim leaders sign declaration of hope, respect

 British Labour MP Diane Abbott takes part in a demonstration against racism outside Downing Street in London, Britain July 17, 2021.

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party again due to claim that Jews don't experience racism


ACUM awards music and literature prizes

The ACUM Board of Directors Prize went to Rafi Kadishzon for his lifelong contribution to Israeli music as a composer, arranger, performer, and educator.

 Israeli Musical artist Dori Ben-Ze'ev at the Israel Artists Association lifetime achievement awards ceremony, held at the culture center in Petach Tikva on November 22, 2022.

The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK - editorial

Many Jews in Britain have professed their fear of the future. Many have decided that enough is enough and that the time has now come to move to Israel, or other, safer pastures for Jews.

 Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan performs during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, with a Palestinian flag hanging on stage, June 28, 2025.

Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report

Amichai Chikli referred to the UK's current government as one of the most hostile towards Israel that we have ever known, the Daily Mail wrote.

 Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli (R) and British Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer (L); illustration.

World’s largest Jewish communities warn of rising global antisemitism - report

According to a J7 report, Australia recorded a 317% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024. In Germany, there were over 38 antisemitic incidents for every 1,000 Jewish residents.

 A person holds a placard during a demonstration against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Brussels, Belgium December 10, 2023.

Major UK Jewish group suspends one of its officers for letter condemning Gaza war

The Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice chair of its international division, Harriett Goldenberg, among others, and disciplines members over a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.

The Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK houses of parliament in London, is lit up in the colors of Israel's flag for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks, October 9, 2023.

'Deliberately antagonistic': Jewish community condemns Essex pro-Palestine march during Passover

The 'Essex March for Palestine' passed through the streets of Westcliff, near Southend, chanting “stop killing children” while Jewish families walked home from synagogue after Shabbat.

 Essex March for Palestine, 19 April 2025

Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza

The letter directly criticizes the resumption of the war in Gaza and warns that the “extremism” in the Israeli government threatens its democracy.

 A pro-Palestinian demonstration passes in front of one held by supporters of Israel in London, Britain November 30, 2024.

64% of Jews experienced antisemitism in workplace since October 7 - UK survey

One respondent related that three days after the Hamas-led pogrom in Israel, a receptionist had told them, “I don’t feel sorry for you Jews, you kill Muslim babies at Passover.”

 A pro-Palestinian demonstration passes in front of one held by supporters of Israel in London, Britain November 30, 2024.

UK gov't adviser: BBC refused antisemitism training on multiple occasions

Lord Mann said he visited the BBC's leadership on three occasions after assuming the role in 2019, and that each time, they had refused the offers of antisemitism training.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

Down with the avocados: UK pro-Palestine group boycotts Israeli produce

Products that are particularly being targeted are avocados, hummus, dates, and oranges, which are sometimes produced in Israel.

 Chorley for Palestine boycotts Waitrose avocados

A Facebook history page noted a massacre of British Jews. Cue the laughing emojis

A post about a medieval pogrom in York, which recently hired its first rabbi in 800 years, was flooded by antisemitic trolls.

 A view of Clifford’s Tower, the site where an estimated 150 Jews were killed in a medieval pogrom in 1190.