British Jewry

As antisemitism evolves, more Diaspora Jews are forced to pass anti-Zionist 'purity tests'

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: "There is a danger of antisemitism becoming normalized" as anti-Zionism masks anti-Jewish hate, UK rabbi Yoni Birnbaum warns.

JEWS ARE seen protesting against Israel and demanding Palestinian statehood recognition, in August 2025.
PEOPLE ATTEND a vigil organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad UK to honour victims of the Bondi attack in Sydney and mark the second night of Hanukkah, in London, Britain, December 15, 2025.

British Jews feel abandoned, no longer trust UK institutions on antisemitism, new report reveals

Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London.

Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks


Struck from behind in broad daylight: Manchester man recounts antisemitic attack - interview

The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was checking his phone for emails, heard someone running up behind him, and felt a hard blow along the side of his face, knocking him to the ground.

 Photo of the suspected attacker.

King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim 'reconciliation accord' in wake of distrust sown by war

The accord marked the first time such a wide breadth of Jewish and Muslim religious denominations in the UK had come together to agree on an interfaith agreement.

 King Charles poses for a photograph with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace, London after the signing of the Muslim-Jewish Reconciliation Accords ('The Drumlanrig Accord'), February 11, 2025.

Worlds oldest Jewish newspaper appoints new editor

Schwammenthal stated that he is “deeply honored” and “excited to embark on this next chapter” in a post on his personal X/Twitter account.

 The UK-based Jewish Chronicle is the world's oldest Jewish newspaper.

Half of British Jews consider leaving due to antisemitism, many don't see long-term future

"Antisemitism has become our nation’s great shame, and time is running out," a CAA spokesperson said in a statement.

 A BOY, wearing a kippah, holds the British flag at a march against antisemitism in London last November.

Anti-Israel activists challenge MET restrictions for London protest near synagogue

The MET announced in a statement that it was imposing conditions on a march to the BBC after discussions with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign about changing the protest route failed.

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

BBC slammed for sourcing Palestinian media with antisemitic, extremist content

Israeli watchdog report accuses BBC of bias for citing Palestinian outlets promoting violence.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

London Police ask upcoming pro-Palestinian rally to move away from synagogue  

A planned London march by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign is causing tension over its proximity to Shabbat services at a synagogue.

 Police officers arrest a pro-Palestine protester during a November, 2023, demonstration in Piccadilly Circus in London.

UK Jews angered after Islington Hanukkah candle lighting protested by anti-Israel activists

The incident comes at a time of increasingly vocal criticism of British law enforcement by UK Jews about their response to anti-Israel protests.

 Hanukkah menorah lighting at Chabad Islington

'Zero tolerance': UK Health Secretary calls to strike off antisemitic, extremist doctors

Regulators will be urged to bring disciplinary action against doctors or nurses who express "racist or extremist views."

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (R) and Health Secretary Wes Streeting (C) speak with members of the staff as they visit St. George's Hospital, on October 28, 2024 in London, England.

'Zionists leave Britain or be slaughtered': Antisemitic flyers spread in London Jewish neighborhood

The incident, which saw antisemitic leaflets dispersed in a London Jewish neighborhood, was reported to Stand With Us.

 An Israeli flag flies below the Union Jack at Hendon Town Hall in London, Britain, October 9, 2023.