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Forty men ensure UK Holocaust survivor has minyan at funeral

British Holocaust refugee association finds mourners to attend funeral of elderly survivor who had no living family.

Forty men ensure UK Holocaust survivor has minyan at funeral

Britain:

Case against uni for failing Hamas essay to be heard in court

Jewish student's case against Leeds University over lecturer who allegedly failed her for paper criticizing Hamas proceeding to trial.

Case against uni for failing Hamas essay to be heard in court

London hospital removes Gazan anti-Israel mural after complaints

Hospital reacts after complaints from Jewish patients and pro-Israel advocacy org over anti-Israel artwork displayed in children's ward.

London hospital removes Gazan anti-Israel mural after complaints

Community Security Trust:

UK sees slight decline in antisemitic incidents in 2022

But report finds overall level of antisemitism in Britain still fifth highest ever recorded.

UK sees slight decline in antisemitic incidents in 2022

Op-ed:

The UK has failed to prevent Islamist extremism and protect Jews

The U.K. government’s Prevent program fails to recognize the continuum between non-violent Islamist narratives and terrorist networks.Op-ed.

The UK has failed to prevent Islamist extremism and protect Jews

Scotland:

Neo-Nazi behind DIY machine gun posts found guilty of terrorism

Scottish man who shared extremist ideology on messaging app, including blueprints for homemade machine gun, convicted of terrorism offense.

Neo-Nazi behind DIY machine gun posts found guilty of terrorism

UK Home Secretary vows to go after Islamist threat to Jews

Suella Braverman responds to finding that Britain is failing to stop domestic support for terror groups, especially Hamas and Hezbollah.

UK Home Secretary vows to go after Islamist threat to Jews

UK Board of Deputies:

Investigate British channel for 'conspiratorial antisemitism'

UK broadcaster GB News under fire for show airing 'antisemitic conspiracy theories' and 'misinformation.'

Investigate British channel for 'conspiratorial antisemitism'

Britain:

Student union exits National Union of Students over antisemitism

In wake of report finding NUS failed to protect Jewish students for 2 decades, Warwick student union announces departure.

Student union exits National Union of Students over antisemitism

Muslim org buys UK synagogue it calls 'place of non-believers'

Islamic group buying Wembley United Synagogue building apologizes after offensive term found on fundraising flyer.

Muslim org buys UK synagogue it calls 'place of non-believers'

Britain:

Labour MP apologizes after calling Israeli government 'fascist'

British Labour MP Kim Johnson apologizes after calling the Israeli government "fascist" while asking PM Sunak a question.

Labour MP apologizes after calling Israeli government 'fascist'

12-year old boy one of three Jews assaulted in London

Three antisemitic assaults occur in Stamford Hill, including a 12-year old Jewish boy grabbed by the throat and thrown off a bus.

12-year old boy one of three Jews assaulted in London

Charles and Camilla light candles in memory of Holocaust victims

Ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day takes place at Buckingham Palace.

Charles and Camilla light candles in memory of Holocaust victims

UK PM to back legislation for national Holocaust memorial

National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre will be built next to parliament as a place to reflect on the murder of 6 million Jews.

UK PM to back legislation for national Holocaust memorial

Britain announces:

Simon Walters to serve as next Ambassador to Israel

Walters, who is already undergoing full time training in the Hebrew language, will take office this summer.

Simon Walters to serve as next Ambassador to Israel

Hamas lobby group in the UK accuses Israeli lawmakers of racism

Anti-Israel lobby group in the UK linked to Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood launches new campaign accusing Israeli ministers of racism.

Hamas lobby group in the UK accuses Israeli lawmakers of racism

Report: IRGC office discovered in Jewish area of London

UK politician urges government to shut down office used as 'outreach center' for Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Report: IRGC office discovered in Jewish area of London

Report: Antisemitism on London university campuses up 250%

Community Security Trust warns that antisemitism has spiralled out of control in the last two years at British universities.

Report: Antisemitism on London university campuses up 250%

British Holocaust survivor and educator Zigi Shipper dies at 93

Survivor of Auschwitz and Stuffhof awarded British Empire Medal for service to Holocaust education.

British Holocaust survivor and educator Zigi Shipper dies at 93

UK PM to visit Israel to mark 75 years of UK-Israel relations

PM Netanyahu speaks with British PM Rishi Sunak, thanks him for British vote on ICJ, decision to declare IRG a terror org.

UK PM to visit Israel to mark 75 years of UK-Israel relations

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Arsenal looking into antisemitic incidents during recent match

UK soccer club investigating two 'disturbing' antisemitic incidents during game against London rivals.

Arsenal looking into antisemitic incidents during recent match

Britain:

Labour may remove Palestinian state recognition from platform

Senior sources say party will instead focus on domestic issues in attempt to win over British electorate.

Labour may remove Palestinian state recognition from platform

Former British PM to write memoir 'like no other'

Boris Johnson set to write a memoir on his years as leader, which will be published by HarperCollins.

Former British PM to write memoir 'like no other'

Proposed UK campus free speech czar critic of IHRA definition

Cambridge academic points to examples of pro-Palestinian activism when talking about why free speech is necessary on university campuses.

Proposed UK campus free speech czar critic of IHRA definition

After 24 years, Israel ends blood donation ban for UK immigrants

Health Ministry regulation which barred blood donations from anyone who lived in Britain for at least six consecutive months nullified.

After 24 years, Israel ends blood donation ban for UK immigrants

Britain:

Student union accused of failing to protect Jews for 2 decades

Report finds National Union of Students allowed 'hostile environment' for Jews to persist for 17 years.

Student union accused of failing to protect Jews for 2 decades

Britain:

Lawmaker suspended after comparing COVID vaccine to Holocaust

British lawmaker suspended after tweeting that COVID-19 vaccines are "the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust".

Lawmaker suspended after comparing COVID vaccine to Holocaust

Holocaust survivor paintings to be shown in UK parliament

30 portraits by young artists will be displayed in parliament for Holocaust Memorial Day.

Holocaust survivor paintings to be shown in UK parliament

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

Condemnations come after two people are executed over alleged involvement in death of paramilitary officer.

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

UK National Kebab Awards introduces kosher category

Britain's best kosher kebab and shawarma restaurants are up for the award to be announced in February.

UK National Kebab Awards introduces kosher category

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor makes King Charles’ honors list

TikTok personality Lily Ebert awarded Order of the British Empire for her work in Holocaust education.

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor makes King Charles’ honors list

Jewish man and infant son violently attacked in London

Stamford Hill antisemitic attack leaves Jewish man with cuts on his face and hand.

Jewish man and infant son violently attacked in London

Report:

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Sources tell The Telegraph the move is expected to be announced within weeks and is supported by British ministers.

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

UK Jews urge government to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Community leaders call on British government to list the IRGC as a terror entity for targeting Jews and Iranian dissidents.

UK Jews urge government to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

'Historic for Anglo Jewry:'

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receives Knighthood

Rabbi Mirvis knighted by King Charles as Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to interfaith dialogue, education.

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis receives Knighthood

Britain:

King Charles offers tribute to late head of Sephardi community

King Charles gives heartfelt tribute to Rabbi Abraham Levy, the late leader of the British Sephardi community.

King Charles offers tribute to late head of Sephardi community

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Iran blasts Britain's "non-constructive role", a day after arresting "network" involved in anti-government protests.

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Corbyn's 'Jewish liason officer' kicked out of Labour Party

Activist who was Corbyn's liaison for Jewish community but claimed antisemitism was 'weaponized against the left' calls party a 'cess pit.'

Corbyn's 'Jewish liason officer' kicked out of Labour Party

Site of 12th century massacre of UK Jews hosts Hanukkah event

Castle where deadliest killing of Jews in British history occurred in 12th century used for menorah lighting for first time.

Site of 12th century massacre of UK Jews hosts Hanukkah event

London mayor pledges to increase police presence in Jewish areas

Sadiq Khan says that London has ‘zero tolerance’ for antisemitism after month in which multiple incidents take place.

London mayor pledges to increase police presence in Jewish areas

UK’s oldest synagogue to build Central London’s first eruv

Bevis Marks Synagogue submits proposal to construct eruv to become more accessible for the city's Jews.

UK’s oldest synagogue to build Central London’s first eruv

UK gov report recommends schools teach about antisemitism

Report from government antisemitism advisor calls for schools to educate students about contemporary antisemitism.

UK gov report recommends schools teach about antisemitism

King Charles dances with Holocaust survivors before Hanukkah

British monarch visits North London Jewish community center for Hanukkah where he receives warm reception.

King Charles dances with Holocaust survivors before Hanukkah

London Eye to be transformed into giant menorah

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels will again become a menorah in honor of Hanukkah.

London Eye to be transformed into giant menorah

​​​​​​​UK caterer slammed for ‘Anne Frankfurter’ vegan hot dog

Caterer faces intense backlash for offering plant-based hot dog named after Anne Frank.

​​​​​​​UK caterer slammed for ‘Anne Frankfurter’ vegan hot dog

King Charles to recognize all religious faiths at coronation

Monarch will for the first time during a coronation recognize other religions and not just the Church of England.

King Charles to recognize all religious faiths at coronation

UK Jewish politician and Thatcher ally David Young dead at 90

Lord David Young, British-Jewish politician and favorite fixer for Margaret Thatcher, dies at 90.

UK Jewish politician and Thatcher ally David Young dead at 90

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel next year on its 75th anniversary

British prime minister tells Jewish audience he will visit Israel in 2023, stresses tough stance against Iran and IRGC.

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel next year on its 75th  anniversary

UK Charity Commission rules against student union BDS motion

Ruling described as 'historic' forces union to repeal BDS measures it took after passing motion.

UK Charity Commission rules against student union BDS motion

UK ambassador volunteers at meals on wheels center in Jerusalem

British Ambassador and his staff do volunteer work at Colel Chabad's food packing center in Jerusalem.

UK ambassador volunteers at meals on wheels center in Jerusalem

UK advocacy org praises proposed online safety bill

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) explains that draft bill includes their concerns about need to combat antisemitism.

UK advocacy org praises proposed online safety bill

UK parliament to investigate BBC for anti-Israel coverage

Probe will also examine BBC's reporting on British Jewish community, which was recently slammed by media regulator.

UK parliament to investigate BBC for anti-Israel coverage

Church of England finds Anglican priest guilty of antisemitism

Retired priest convicted by church panel of 'engaging in antisemitic activity’ relating to incidents spanning years long period.

Church of England finds Anglican priest guilty of antisemitism

Britain:

Chief Rabbi to attend closing of 60-year-old Wembley Synagogue

London congregation moving to smaller venue due to dwindling numbers after six decades.

Chief Rabbi to attend closing of 60-year-old Wembley Synagogue

UK gov to compel social media companies to tackle antisemitism

Proposed laws would force platforms to follow policies on online hate or face fines of up to 10 percent of their annual revenue.

UK gov to compel social media companies to tackle antisemitism

London school children filmed singing song about murdering Jews

Song about apocalyptic final battle where Jews will be massacred sung by children as young as 8 at British school linked to Iranian regime.

London school children filmed singing song about murdering Jews

British comedian takes his ‘Jews Don’t Count’ argument to TV

Some left-wingers guilty of hypocrisy for excluding Jews from protections for minorities, David Baddiel argues.

British comedian takes his ‘Jews Don’t Count’ argument to TV

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

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Hasidic music played at official London military commemoration

Soldiers marching to Jewish songs commemorate 101st anniversary of the 1st wreath-laying by Jewish veterans at the Cenotaph.

Hasidic music played at official London military commemoration

London:

Incitement charges dropped against ‘Palestine convoy’ duo

UK Jewish org furious after two men no longer face charges for 'stirring up racial hatred' against Jews during 2021 convoy.

Incitement charges dropped against ‘Palestine convoy’ duo