British Jews

UK Jewish philanthropist accused of dragging cop with his car

Textile manufacturer Sir Harry Djanogly, driving ill wife to the hospital, was pulled over for speeding when the alleged incident occurred.

Watch: British PM's Passover greeting

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wishes Jews a Happy Passover, notes cons - and pros - of holding virtual Seder.

New evidence: Proof medieval U.K. Jews kept kosher

Dig on grounds of Oxford’s old Jewish quarter uncovers new evidence that medieval British Jews observed the laws of kashrut.

Jewish family gives world’s oldest think tank largest-ever gift

Gift from Jewish family will allow think tank to invest in research and conference facilities, historic library.

UK haredi Jews have one of highest COVID rates in the world

64% of London haredim had COVID, nine times more than the UK average of 7%. "Among the highest rate reported anywhere in the world"

British Jews feel more welcome, optimistic after Corbyn replaced

2/3 of British Jews say Jews have a future in the UK - the highest level since 2015 - following departure of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour chief.

Why the 42 leading British Jews are wrong about annexation

It is for Israel, and not those who live outside the country, to make these decisions. Opinion.

New report to focus on difficulties faced by black Jews

The largest UK Jewish group has commissioned a report on the prejudice black Jews face.

Watch: Young British Jews speak out on Israel's sovereignty plan

Young British Jews speak out in favor of Israel extending its sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria.

British politician: Chief Rabbi must be dancing in the street

Baroness Jenny Tonge says "pro-Israel lobby" won the British election by lying about Labour leader.

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Labour leader asked in TV interview whether he wants to apologize to Jewish community over anti-Semitism in his party, but declines.

British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

In op-ed ahead of December election, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says "poison" has taken root in Labour party.

British journalist: Corbyn as PM strikes fear among Jews

Leading British Jewish journalist says Jews concerned by prospect of Labour leader as PM but would not leave the country.

Watch: British PM vows to defend Jews against anti-Semitism

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wishes Jewish community a happy New Year.

'The UK is committed to your safety'

British Foreign Secretary sends special message to the Jewish community ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

British Jews congratulate Boris Johnson

British Jews congratulate former Foreign Secretary who will succeed Theresa May as prime minister.

May praises Jewish community in parting letter

Outgoing British PM praises Jewish community for its “extremely important” contributions to society.

UK Jews against Labour lawmaker who liked anti-Semitic post

British Jews protest election to Parliament of Labour candidate who liked Facebook post saying PM May has a “Zionist Slave Masters agenda”.

UK Labour candidate likes anti-Semitic Facebook post

Jewish community leaders outraged after Labour candidate likes Facebook claiming that Theresa May has a “Zionist Slave Masters agenda”.

British Jews thank May for being a 'true friend'

British Jews thank outgoing PM following her announcement that she is stepping down.

British Jewish group: Investigate Labour anti-Semitism

Jewish advocacy group in London accuses Labour Party of “endemic anti-Jewish behavior”, asks government to investigate.

UK Labour makes faux pas with Passover greeting

British Labour Party wishes Jews a happy Passover, but includes an illustration of bread in the greeting.

Britain: Anti-Semitism at record high for third straight year

Number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in the United Kingdom rose to 1,652 in 2018, according to annual CST report.

British Labour reinstates MP suspended over anti-Semitism

Former MP Jim Sheridan reinstated following investigation into comments about Jews made online.

Dramatic rise in German citizenship applications by British Jews

The number of Britons who asked Germany for the citizenship robbed from their families by the Nazis rose to 1,667 last year.

May blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

British Prime Minister accuses Labour leader of making British Jews feel unsafe in their own country.

British Prime Minister:

'I will always stand with you'

British Prime Minister reiterates support for both Israel and the Jewish community of Britain.

Corbyn apologizes for Labour anti-Semitism

In new video, British Labour leader acknowledges there is a real problem of anti-Semitism in his party.

Corbyn: Labour doesn't pose a threat to Jewish community

British Labour leader acknowledges the party has a problem of anti-Semitism, rejects idea that it poses threat to Jewish community.

British Jewish newspapers warn against Corbyn government

Britain’s three Jewish newspapers united in publishing editorial warning of threat to British Jewry by Labour-led government.

Report:

UK Labour leader was 'bored' during meeting with Jewish leaders

Leaked account of meeting between Jeremy Corbyn and British Jewish leaders says he was uninterested and condescending.

'Judaism at its core is an agricultural religion'

Outside London, British Jewry's first communal farm in decades takes root.

British Jews: Meeting with Corbyn was disappointing

Jewish groups in Britain say meeting with Labour leader over anti-Semitism "was a disappointing missed opportunity".

British Labour leader postpones meeting with Jewish community

Jeremy Corbyn postpones scheduled roundtable on relations between Jewish community and his party.

Corbyn urged by Jewish leaders to 'drain the political sewer'

British Labour members agree radical changes must take place in order to end anti-Semitism in the party.

ADL stands in solidarity with British Jews

Anti-Defamation League says it stands in solidarity with British Jewish community after it demanded an end to anti-Semitism in Labour.

Corbyn to British Jews: I oppose anti-Semitism

Responding to British Jewry's letter about the anti-Semitism in his party, Labour leader stresses he is against it.

British Jews to tell Corbyn: Enough is enough

Members of British Jewish community to protest Monday outside the weekly meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party.

UK: 767 anti-Semitic incidents in first half of 2017

UK Jewish community reports a record number of anti-Semitic incidents in the first half of 2017.

'The conflict is the moral question of our time'

Watch: Eitan Schwartz of the Yachad organization explains why a political resolution to Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict is important.

UK Board of Deputies asks candidates to support PA State

UK Jewish leadership sends both candidates list of 10 Commitments; May and Corbyn promised to keep them - one is to advocate for a PA state.

'Without Jews, Britain wouldn't be Britain'

In Passover greeting, British PM stresses the importance of Jews' right to practice their faith.

British PM promises to stand by the Jewish community

In a message for Hanukkah, PM Theresa May vows to defend Jews' right to practice their faith.

UK to help secure its Jewish community - but Switzerland won't

Swiss government says Jewish community needs to levy special tax, reimburse police for the extra protection.

Britain’s Mitzvah Day brings out record 25,000 volunteers

London Mayor Sadiq Khan joins Jewish volunteering day in UK.

Britain to fund guarding for Jewish schools and synagogues

Britain’s Home Secretary Amber Rudd pledges £13.4 million to provide guards for Jewish schools, colleges, nurseries and synagogues.

British Jewish school enrollment rises while population shrinks

Study: The number of Jewish schools in Britain and their enrollments have dramatically increased even as Jewish population has decreased.

Axe-wielding man threatens British Jews

A man carrying an axe made anti-Semitic threats to Jews near Manchester on Rosh Hashanah.

'We thought we'd never see anti-Semitism again'

British Prime Minister Theresa May releases holiday message to Jewish community, pledges to combat rising tide of anti-Semitism.

Jewish lawmaker to bring bodyguard to Labour Party confab

Jewish lawmaker says she will bring a bodyguard to her Labour Party's conference out of fear that she will be attacked.

London Jewish center abused after hosting Corbyn

London Jewish community center receives abusive messages after hosting Labour Party head.

Jewish donor compares Corbyn supporters to Nazis

Major Jewish donor to Britain's Labour Party compares supporters of party head Jeremy Corbyn to Nazi storm troopers.

More British Jews requesting naturalization in Portugal

Portugal’s Jewish community observing an increase in requests for naturalization by British Jews following Brexit vote.

As London prices climb, Manchester beckons British Jews

Manchester is of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in Europe - and with good reason.

Brexit poll: Jews voted 2-1 to remain in EU

Twice as many British Jews voted to remain in the European Union than those who backed the Brexit, according to a new survey.

UK Jews overwhelmingly favored 'remain' in Brexit vote

Poll shows only 31% of British Jews supported Brexit.

British Jewish leaders keep mum on wisdom of Brexit

Britain’s Jewish leaders have mixed reactions to the country’s surprising vote in favor of leaving the European Union.

British haredi teens fund raise for lifeboat crew who saved them

34 haredi teens who were rescued from a beach in Dover raise 5,000 euro for the lifeboat station crew that saved them, promise more.