News for UK Fired UK prof accused of anti-Semitism blames ‘Zionist movement’Prof says he was fired for “producing quite a substantial evidence base on the role of the Israel lobby... and the Israeli government." UK Jewish community horrified by murder of MP David AmessLongtime lawmaker remembered as a great friend of the British Jewish community and of Israel. Non-Jewish UK actor hit with online abuse for Jewish roleEddie Marsan portrayed Soly Malinovsky on BBC drama Ridley Road, a man who fought post-war British neo-Nazis.Murdered UK MP David Amess worked to help most vulnerablePM Boris Johnson pays tribute to Amess, who was killed on Friday, saying that "all our hearts are full of shock and sadness today." UK soccer team denounces anti-Semitic posterSouth London team Millwall F.C. removed the neo-Nazi poster from near its stadium and sent a report to law enforcement. UK Jewish student group launches IHRA anti-Semitism definition campaignUnion of Jewish Students calls on British and Irish universities to adopt IHRA definition as a "critical step to support Jewish students." UK gov: Jews victims of 1 in 5 religious-based hate crimes, highest recorded levelThe main Jewish communal security organization in the UK is sounding the alarm in the wake of shocking new data on hate crimes against Jews. UK denounces UN Human Rights Council reaffirmation of Durban DeclarationThe UK and 9 other members vote against the measure, which had been expected to unanimously pass. UK soccer fan pleads guilty to anti-Semitic Twitter postsChelsea FC season ticket holder pleads guilty to posting string of anti-Semitic tweets referencing players, fans and the Holocaust. BBC slammed for calling Alfred Dreyfus a ‘notorious Jewish spy’As part of promotional material for new police thriller, the BBC described French army captain Alfred Dreyfus as a "notorious Jewish spy." Jewish anti-fascist film thought destroyed by Nazis restored after 80 years1931's Europa had taken on a mythical status in the film world as an early avant-garde film that was supposedly destroyed by the Nazis. Israeli government passivity is killing Alta FixslerIsraeli government, and specifically FM Yair Lapid, knows exactly what specific diplomatic means they need to employ to save Alta's life. Northern Ireland's Jews facing chronic kosher meat shortageNorthern Ireland Jewish community fears for future as its kosher meat supply dwindles due to UK-EU trade disputes. UK hospitals install made in Israel wheelchair docking stationsIsraeli invented docking stations provide patients with easy access to wheelchairs in a timely and safe manner. Parents of seriously ill UK toddler Alta Fixsler lose battle to have her die at homeThe parents of two-year old Alta Fixsler have been denied their wish to have their daughter's life support withdrawn at home. UK men appear in court charged with hurling anti-Semitic abuse during convoyFour men plead not guilty to targeting Jewish area of London using a megaphone during May car convoy protest.London rejects plan that would have endangered 320-year old Bevis Marks synagogueLondon scraps proposal to build towering high rise that would have left historic Bevis Marks Synagogue bathed in darkness.British prof accused of anti-Semitism fired after months long investigationBristol U prof who referred to Jewish students as "pawns of a racist regime" fired after disciplinary hearing. UK PM offers 'unflinching' support for Israel's right to self defenseWriting in recent op-ed, PM Boris Johnson states that “we’ll always back Israel’s right to self defense.” Worry as new high rise set to tower over UK’s oldest synagogue320-year old Bevis Marks synagogue could be engulfed in total darkness if 48-story office tower is built. Historic British resort town hit with anti-Semitic graffitiKnaresborough's town statues and medieval castle vandalized with Nazi symbols and lewd images. British PM honors UK synagogue for Afghan refugee collectionBushey United Synagogue given Points of Light Award for collecting thousands of pieces of clothing for Afghan refugees. Man defaced 17 London bus stops with 'Jews are grey aliens'UK man behind graffiti in Jewish areas of London standing trial on charges of stirring up racial hatred.UK Liberal Democrats call for boycott of Judea and Samaria goodsMeasure, passed overwhelmingly at party's conference, calls for a ban on "trade with the illegal Israeli settlements." UK men arrested over alleged anti-Semitic abusive language during protestFour UK men arrested and charged with inciting racial hatred over convoy protest incident from May.UK gov plan to mandate free speech on university campuses criticized for going too farPlan to promote free speech and academic freedom has critics worried it could allow extremists and Holocaust deniers to sue universities. UK Jewish community worried about impact of new meat labelling laws on kosher productsCommunity confident government will protect kosher slaughtering but concerned kosher meat will end up with discriminatory labelling. Study finds most teachers in England lack basic knowledge to teach about the HolocaustStudy finds alarming lack of knowledge about the Holocaust, even among teachers who teach the subject.UK Labour councillor slammed for joining ‘From the river to the sea’ chantPreviously suspended councillor participating in “From the river to the sea” chant at protest alongside Jeremy Corbyn.150-year old Bristol, UK synagogue saved thanks to renovationThe historic Orthodox synagogue was given a life saving renovation in large part due to generous donations from its aging congregants. MP Jeremy Hunt: 'We should learn from Israel and get on with booster jabs'British MP Jeremy Hunt urges Parliament to approve boosters. 'Israel shows booster program brings down hospitalizations in two weeks.' Scottish government slammed over BDS supporting coalition partnerGreen Party in 2015 endorsed pro-BDS and Hamas declaration stating that Zionism is racist, and calling for end to Israel as a Jewish state. Report: Anti-Semitic hashtags and content widespread on InstagramReport by UK Community Security Trust concludes that users on Instagram are running into anti-Semitic content at an alarming rate.Jewish UK soccer fans set up support group to tackle anti-SemitismFans of Watford Football Club launch support group, encouraged by former Israeli soccer star Ronny Rosenthal, to connect Jewish supporters.London police arrest man following five anti-Semitic assaults28-year old suspect in police custody under suspicion of committing five racially motivated attacks. Jewish couple kicked out of UK tearoom for requesting meal without non-kosher chickenRestaurant owner tells couple to leave after they asked for cucumber as a replacement or offered to pay full price without the chicken. UK 'Bargain Hunt' contestant slammed for auction of Nazi itemsTim Weeks, a frequent contestant on the show, took down the Nazi items for sale at his auction house after being criticized for the sale. Unidentified man who assaulted 5 Jews in London may be from YorkshirePolice using man's "northern accent" as a clue in the search to identify and arrest him. UK ambassador: 15,000 evacuated from AfghanistanAs the UK winds up its airlift of civilians from the Taliban-occupied Islamist state, its ambassador hopes more can escape to safety.UK uni at center of anti-Semitism scandal mocked on social mediaUniversity of Bristol asks Twitter users what it is famous for and ends up with a backlash for its failure to tackle campus anti-Semitism. UK shomrim hold down man who kicked in Jewish family's door, hand him over to copsAttempted London burglary was foiled by Stamford Hill Shomrim who detained the wannabe burglar after he kicked in a Jewish family's door. Historic Brighton, UK synagogue in desperate need of repair19th century synagogue, valued for its architecture and religious history, is now crumbling due to water and structural damage. Jewish advocacy group calls for British gov to ban entirety of HamasCurrently, a loophole exists in British law allowing Hamas to operate as long as it claims it's not acting as part of its "military wing." UK celebrity photographer accused of harassing Jewish family of bakersPhotographer who took photos of many eighties stars accused of sending harassing messages to family who owns Rinkoff's bakery in London. Giant swastika carved into UK salon's wall along with dozens of other Nazi symbolsShop faces over $8,000 in damages after owner discovers anti-Semitic vandalism and smashed walls.Parents of seriously ill UK toddler Alta Fixsler make last minute appeal to save her lifeAvraham and Chaya Fixsler call on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Sajid Javid to intervene on their behalf. Jewish UK government minister marks 110th anniversary of Welsh pogromThe anti-Jewish riot was the only reported instance of its kind against the British Jewish community since the Middle Ages.UK reality star apologizes for offensive Holocaust themed selfieUK reality star slammed for posting selfie apparently referencing concentration camp uniform and a well known Holocaust novel.Scottish first minister promises to tackle rising anti-SemitismMeeting with Scottish Jewish leaders, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterates her commitment to combating Jew-hatred in Scotland.Group of 300 theatergoers protests UK actors union's pro-Palestinian activismGroup delivers letter to union demanding end to pro-Palestinian activism by leaders that led to Jewish members feeling unsafe and resigning. UK Jewish org calls for suspension of Bristol prof under investigationBoard of Deputies calls on University of Bristol to suspend prof pending outcome of investigation into comments made about Jewish students. UK art gallery removes anti-Israel statement from controversial exhibit after outcryPublicly funded Manchester University art gallery's exhibit had accused Israel of "apartheid" and “settler colonial violence.” UK Jewish pensioner attacked outside London theater after watching Holocaust play72-year old man was hit in the head and had his kippah knocked to the ground in what police are terming a "religiously aggravated assault." Man caught on video defacing Manchester road with swastikasResidents clean up swastikas they say man drew on pavement with chalk, police are investigating.Campaign supporting UK anti-Zionist prof attack University of Bristol Jewish groupCampaign in support of prof under investigation for statements targeting Jewish students doubles down on offensive anti-Israel rhetoric.UK man on trial for series of posts blaming Jews for COVID35-year old who was previously expelled form courtroom for wearing a Nazi armband faces charges of racial hatred and breaching terror laws. Report: UK gov giving millions to NGO funding anti-Israel legal casesNew research suggests that the UK's funding of the anti-Israel group revealed a “deliberate lack of transparency” by government department. |
