Tag: United Kingdom
UK chief rabbi pushes back against Methodist church’s anti-Israel stance
Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom Ephraim Mirvis called on the Methodist community not to support boycotts aimed at Israel after it had demonstrated support for the BDS movement.
“I am deeply disappointed and saddened...
‘He stood up for Israel at every turn’: UK Jewish group hails resigning premier
The British Jewish group Conservative Friends of Israel has thanked departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his steadfast support for Israel following his announcement that he will resign from his position.
CFI issued a statement on Thursday...
The fall of Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson’s decision to quit as prime minister of the United Kingdom followed unprecedented scenes in the British parliament this week, as he clung on to power despite the resignation of more than 50...
New accessible ‘siddur’ uses photos and graphics to accompany prayers
Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis visited a school this week to unveil a first-of-its-kind prayer book designed for people with learning disabilities.
It was created by the charity JWeb,...
British Labour Party continues to struggle with anti-Semitism within its ranks
The Labour Party in Great Britain has suspended several local officials in recent weeks after they made anti-Semitic comments as the party struggles to overcome the legacy of its former leader and anti-Israel supporter...
British rabbis protest school bill mandating secular subjects at yeshivahs
A group of rabbis in the United Kingdom gathered outside British Parliament on Wednesday to protest a proposed school bill that is being described as “a threat to alter fundamental facets of Jewish practice.”
Schools...
British student under investigation for drawing of swastika
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston, England is investigating an incident in which a student had a swastika and a racial slur drawn on his chest during a drinking game.
“At UCLan we...
UK chief rabbi issues prayer for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, chief rabbi of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, wished Queen Elizabeth II “many more years of blessing” in a prayer that he issued on Wednesday in honor of her Platinum...
UK to pass legislation preventing public bodies from engaging in boycotts
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government has resolved to pass legislation that will stop public bodies from adopting anti-Israel boycott resolutions. The proposed legislation was outlined in the Queen’s Speech, an annual ceremonial...
Neo-Nazi who performed Hitler salute at Buchenwald goes on trial
A neo-Nazi in the United Kingdom is on trial for allegedly being part of a banned extremist group performed a Hitler salute in the Buchenwald concentration camp, reported The Jewish Chronicle.
Alex Davies, 27, “went on...