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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 470

Scottish Council of Jewish Communities

Howard and Claire Singerman standing outside Mark's Deli, a Jewish restaurant in Glasgow, July 4, 2016. (Cnaan Liphshiz/via JTA)
July 8, 2016, 6:27 am
In post-Brexit Scotland, Jews warm up to leaving UK
Scottish National Party’s Nicola Sturgeon woos Jewish community as members lose confidence in an ‘anti-Semitic’ Labour Party
By Cnaan Liphshiz
The kosher tartan prayer shawl created by Rabbi Mendel Jacobs. (JewishTartan.com via JTA)
March 30, 2016, 4:16 am
Scottish rabbi creates ‘kosher’ blue-and-white tartan
‘In Scotland, the Jews were never persecuted and there were no pogroms,’ notes Glasgow Rabbi Mendel Jacobs
By JTA
At the Bonnyton Golf Club restaurant, 'pies and mince' have replaced traditional Jewish staples. (Ben Sales/JTA)
September 27, 2014, 6:12 pm
‘Goyish food’ now dominates at Scotland’s Jewish golf club
The menu is just one sign of changing character at Bonnyton
By Ben Sales
A child plays with a pro-independence 'Yes' flag on the streets of Aberdeen in Scotland, on September 15, 2014, ahead of the referendum on Scotland's independence. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL)
September 17, 2014, 8:09 am
Will an independent Scotland be a boost for Palestinian nationalism?
A yes vote in Thursday’s referendum could mean another critical voice in the EU and embolden separatists in the Middle East, say some Israeli officials. Others are unfazed
By Raphael Ahren
Pro-union supporters, opposing Scottish independence from the United Kingdom wave flags during a rally in Trafalgar Square in London on September 15, 2014. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/CYRIL VILLEMAIN)
September 16, 2014, 2:05 am
Ahead of historic vote, many Scottish Jews wary of independence
In opposing secession, Jews cite anti-Israel statements by the Scottish government, historic links to the UK and economic risks
By Ben Sales
Jonathan McKean-Litewski wearing his Star of David pendant on a recent trip to Jerusalem. (courtesy)
August 13, 2014, 11:21 pm
Scottish Jew says he was fired for wearing Magen David
Under Scotland’s broad anti-racist laws, the incident will be investigated for anti-Semitism
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Glasgow City Chambers and War Memorial, which raised the Palestinian flag on August 5. (CC BY-SA, Kim Traynor, via Wikipedia)
August 12, 2014, 2:21 pm
Week of anti-Semitism in Scotland comparable to entire 2013
Scottish Council of Jewish Communities reports on dire situation since start of Operation Protective Edge
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Church of Scotland official 'burning bush' emblem (photo credit: Church of Scotland official)
May 24, 2013, 10:44 pm
Church of Scotland’s revised Israel report still ‘unacceptable’
Jewish community enraged by amended statement, which again rejects any claim for territory based on scripture
May 3, 2013, 4:20 pm
Scottish church says Jews have no claim to Holy Land
Furious community says report ‘reads like an Inquisition-era polemic against Jews and Judaism’
March 8, 2012, 12:28 pm
Scottish Jewish umbrella group says no to Saturday poll
Ballot on a Saturday ‘would disadvantage Jewish voters… who observe Shabbat’
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