The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/british-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png British Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/british-jews/ 32 32 In antisemitism crackdown, UK will bar NHS workers from wearing political badges https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-antisemitism-crackdown-uk-will-bar-nhs-workers-from-wearing-political-badges/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:36:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836439 The new rules, based on recommendations by Lord John Mann, come in the wake of 'shocking' cases of intimidation and abuse within the health service

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]]> British Museum postpones lecture on Ancient Israel, citing security concerns amid feared protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-museum-postpones-lecture-on-ancient-israel-citing-security-concerns-amid-feared-protests/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:46:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832235 Significant number of RSVPs were believed to be potential protesters, museum says, adding that it'll reschedule event when safety of audience and integrity of program can be ensured

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]]> Fire ravages major kosher supermarket in London’s Golders Green, electrical fault blamed https://www.timesofisrael.com/fire-ravages-major-kosher-supermarket-in-londons-golders-green-electrical-fault-blamed/ Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831402 Over 100 firefighters battle blaze at Kosher Kingdom for hours, no injuries reported; after initial local concern of arson, police say incident not being treated as suspicious

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]]> Down an alley past police barricades, visitors throng to London’s unsettling Nova exhibition https://www.timesofisrael.com/down-an-alley-past-police-barricades-visitors-throng-to-londons-unsettling-nova-exhibition/ Thu, 21 May 2026 06:56:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827603 At Wednesday's opening of Oct. 7 memorial display, locals come to bear witness despite -- and because of -- security fears and a hostile climate for UK Jews

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]]> Nazi salutes in class: Report details growing antisemitic abuse in British schools https://www.timesofisrael.com/nazi-salutes-in-class-report-details-growing-antisemitic-abuse-in-british-schools/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826420 Parents describe harassment of students ranging from Holocaust references to threats of violence

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]]> Man who stabbed 2 Jews in Golders Green to stand trial next year, London court hears https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-who-stabbed-2-jews-in-golders-green-to-stand-trial-next-year-london-court-hears/ Sat, 16 May 2026 11:39:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824684 Essa Suleiman, 45, appears in court via video link, he is accused of April 29 attempted murder of two Jewish men who were seriously wounded, and of an acquaintance that same day

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]]> Jewish groups call on UK to bar ‘dangerous’ Hasan Piker amid antisemitic attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-call-on-uk-to-bar-dangerous-hasan-piker-amid-antisemitic-attacks/ Sat, 16 May 2026 09:43:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824615 Far-left streamer with record of antisemitism and October 7 denial is set to speak at a festival and record a live podcast in London in early June

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]]> X agrees to UK crackdown on hate speech, terror content after antisemitic attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/x-agrees-to-uk-crackdown-on-hate-speech-terror-content-after-antisemitic-attacks/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824159 British regulator says commitments by social media platform are 'of particular importance' following recent attacks on British Jews; activist: X still 'failing in so many regards'

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]]> King Charles comforts wounded Jewish community in London’s Golders Green https://www.timesofisrael.com/king-charles-comforts-wounded-jewish-community-in-londons-golders-green/ Thu, 14 May 2026 17:43:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823571 Visit comes weeks after terrorist stabbing attack wounded two and arsonists torched ambulances of Jewish EMT service amid unprecedented wave of violent antisemitism

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]]> Record high number of British Jews attend aliyah fair as antisemitism roils country https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-high-number-of-british-jews-attend-aliyah-fair-as-antisemitism-roils-country/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:27:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821809 Some 1,200 turn out for Sunday event offering practical advice on moving to Israel amid rising levels of hatred and violence, though data doesn't yet point to mass exodus

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]]> Suspect in UK ex-synagogue arson was in touch with person with Iraqi number, prosecutors say https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-in-uk-ex-synagogue-arson-was-in-touch-with-person-with-iraqi-number-prosecutors-say/ Tue, 12 May 2026 13:58:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821849 Moses Edwards, 45, appears in court over firebombing of former East London Central Synagogue, no indication of plea; 52-year-old woman was also arrested, released on bail

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]]> Facing ‘epidemic of hate,’ UK Jews hold Downing Street rally decrying antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-epidemic-of-hate-uk-jews-hold-downing-street-rally-decrying-antisemitism/ Sun, 10 May 2026 17:41:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820412 As many as 20,000 come out on Sunday afternoon; speakers warn that attacks on Jews pose a threat to the country’s democratic values

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]]> UK police make third arrest over arson attempt on London synagogue last month https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-make-third-arrest-over-attempted-arson-on-london-synagogue-last-month/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818629 19-year-old man taken into custody for April 15 assault on Finchley synagogue; police say 30 people arrested over recent arsons, eight charged, one has pled guilty

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]]> London Jews celebrate Lag B’Omer amid fear and uncertainty over spate of attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-jews-celebrate-lag-bomer-amid-fear-and-uncertainty-over-spate-of-attacks/ Wed, 06 May 2026 14:01:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817606 Flanked by clearly marked police officers, thousands of ultra-Orthodox Londoners mark festival with bonfires, vowing to stay 'strong together in the most challenging times'

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]]> UK Counter Terrorism police probe arson attack at former London synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-counter-terrorism-police-probe-arson-attack-at-former-london-synagogue/ Tue, 05 May 2026 13:17:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816717 Minor damage caused to gates of building in east of capital, no injuries reported; officers looking at potential links to other incidents targeting Jewish community

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