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Israel / UK / News Briefs

BDS Fails in Britain

By Jewish Press News Desk

Trade is up, and British Prime Minister David Cameron said that his government will fight all antisemitism, and attempts to boycott Israel.

Terrorism / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / France / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Beheading of British Citizen Wakes Up Cameron

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The sun set long ago on the British Empire, but the question is if it will ever rise again.

Israel / Politics / UK / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Lancet Editor Gives Full-Throated Apology for Vicious Anti-Israel Article

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lancet editor condemns vicious anti-Israel letter in his own publication, following visit to Israeli medical centers.

Terrorism / UK / News Briefs / ISIS

Muslims Tell ISIS: #NotInMyName

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

British Muslims launch social media campaign against ISIS, called #NotInMyName.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

Five Anti-Zionist Doctors ‘Hijack’ Medical Journal to Dump on Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“How can you separate politics and health? The two go hand-in-hand.” – editor of Lancet medical journal.

Politics / UK / News Briefs

Scotland Will Remain Part of UK, Independence Vote Loss

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The people of Scotland have spoken: they will remain part of the United Kingdom.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Anti-Semitic Store Guard Sacked by British Sporting Goods Store

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

British sports store fired security guard who barred Jewish kids from entering the store.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

British Store Guard Tells Children ‘No Jews Allowed’

By JTA

This happened in Britain in 2014, not in Germany in 1939.

Syria / US / UK / News Briefs / France / Saudi Arabia / Egypt / Iraq / ISIS

World Support Building for Coalition to Fight ISIS After New Beheading Video

By Rachel Levy

World leaders are condemning the beheading of a British aid worker by the global Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror organization.

Terrorism / Syria / UK / News Briefs / Europe / ISIS

Scottish Woman Heads ISIS ‘Sisterhood for Martyrdom’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

No, she is not Tony Blair’s sister-on-law. She is one of 200 British women in the evil ISIS. May she be granted her wish to God for martyrdom.

UK / News Briefs / Europe

‘Madman' Beheads 82-Year-Old Woman in London Suburb

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A suspect has been arrested, but everyone is being politically correct by not describing him.

Jewish / UK / News Briefs / Europe

Self-Acclaimed Jew Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Assaulting MP George Galloway

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The prosecutor says Masterson told police, "I didn't want him to think I'm scared.”

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs

British Jews To March Against Anti-Semitism

By Meir Halevi Siegel

With Judeophobic attacks spiking around United Kingdom, local Jews say not enough done to enforce hate crime laws

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust

British Man Beats Up Anti-Semite George Galloway

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

We wish him a speedy recovery and a lifetime of laryngitis.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Aliyah / Geulah

British Police Arrest Jew for Fighting PA Flag Wavers at Kosher Deli

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A protester who shouted “Jews aren’t safe – we’re coming to get you“ got a big surprise. Aliyah? Perish the thought.

Terrorism / Syria / US / UK / News Briefs / Europe / ISIS

Report: Foley Murdered because His Brother Works for US Air Force

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A French journalist said the murderer who beheaded James Foley is named “John.”

Politics / UK / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Irish Jews Brace for Galloway Visit

By Meir Halevi Siegel

The Jewish community in Belfast, Northern Ireland is bracing for violent backlash as the city prepares for an appearance by radical British MP George Galloway on Saturday night. Last month, Palestinian supporters smashed windows twice at the Belfast Hebrew Congregation following a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the city. Now, representatives for Galloway say the 1,000-seat Ulster […]

Gaza / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Pallywood / Intifada

British Consul-General Helping to 'Free Palestine' ?

By Rachel Levy

An international media outlet has caught Britain's Consul-General to Jerusalem, Alastair McPhail in a photo wearing the PA logo scarf.

UK / News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS / Islamists

Anti-Israeli Rioters Attack British Police and Ransack Supermarket

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Islamic-driven violence drives another nail in a civil British society.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Exiled Jordanian Palestinian Activist Tweets Support for Israel, Anger at Hamas

By Jewish Press News Desk

Exiled Jordanian Palestinian writer & activist Mudar Zahran tweets his hope for a 'global partnership against Hamas' and support for Israel.

Politics / UK / News Briefs

UK Parliament Member George Galloway Declares his District "Israel Free Zone"

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

George Galloway declares the district he represents in England's Parliament an "Israel-Free Zone."

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

George Galloway Declares ‘Israel-Free Zone’ in British City

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Perhaps the city of Bradford can declare itself a “George Galloway-free zone.”

US / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Germany / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / European Union / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Palestinian Protesters Aren't 'anti-Semitic.' They Just Hate Jews.

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Nothing infuriates Palestinian supporters than the suggestion that anti-Israel sentiment is fueled by anti-Semitism. Truth hurts, sometimes.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Violent “pro-Palestinian” Demonstrations Around World

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Police clash with anti-Israel demonstrators in Cairo, Turkey, London. Protests expected to spread.

Jewish / UK / France / Germany / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / #EyalGiladNaftali

Jewish World Mourns Murdered Teens

By JTA

From Australia to Argentina, Jewish communities mourn latest Palestinian atrocity.

UK / News Briefs / Islamists

British PM : Check Schools After Islamist Takeover Plot

By Jewish Press News Desk

Britain's leadership becomes aware of an Islamist plot to take over the nation's school system.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / UK / Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / European Union

Netanyahu Slams Int'l Community for Supporting Hamas Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Prime Minister didn't mince words at Sunday's cabinet meeting, slamming the int'l community for embracing the Hamas government, while praising Australia for its moral clarity.

Israel / UK / News Briefs / Business and Economy

UK's Largest Water Company Uses Israeli Water Technology

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

United Utilities, the UK‘s largest listed water company supplying around 7 million homes in the North West of England, is the latest water utility to discover the merits Israel's Mapal Green Energy company.

Jewish / UK / News Briefs

Ancient Torah Scroll Returned to British Jews

By JTA

A 250-year-old Torah scroll that has spent half its existence in a museum was returned to a British Jewish community.

Politics / UK / News Briefs

'Red Ken': Rich Jews Vote for Torries

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ken Livingstone, the anti-Semitic former mayor of London, has lashed out again at Britain’s Jewish community. Speaking to the BBC’s Newsnight program, the radical politician known locally as “Red Ken” fell back on the classic stereotype that “Jews have money” to accuse Britain’s Jewish community of supporting the Conservative Party today because the community has […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs

UK Shechitah Advocate Wants Precise Labeling for Meat Industry

By JTA

Shechitah advocates wrote that UK consumers of meat not produced through ritual slaughter “should also be told the method of slaughter: captive bolt shooting, gassing, electrocution, drowning, trapping, clubbing or any of the other approved methods.”

Jewish / UK / News Briefs / Europe

Synagogue Worshippers in London Save Family from Burning Car

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two worshippers in a synagogue on Passover saved a child from death in a burning car that exploded shortly after the rescue. The worshippers rushed to the burning vehicle after hearing the family’ scream for help, and they found the toddler strapped in a car seat. The worshippers, Moshe Kupperman and a second man, identified […]

Jewish / UK / News Briefs

London Teacher Threatens to Send Jewish Student to ‘Your Gas Chambers’

By JTA

(JTA) — The parents of a Jewish student at an exclusive girls’ school in London called on the head of school to make a public statement about an incident in which a teacher told their daughter that she would be sent “to one of your gas chambers.” The incident at North London Collegiate School occurred […]

Israel / Jewish / UK / Travel / News Briefs / Europe

British Soccer Club Owner Rents Entire Israeli Hotel for Passover

By Jewish Press News Desk

If you are looking for a hotel room for Passover in Mitzpeh Ramon in the Central Negev, start looking elsewhere. Roman Abramovich, owner of Britain’s Chelsea soccer club, has booked all 111 rooms in the Beresheet Hotel in the mountain desert resort city, the London Daily Mail reported. Abramovich reportedly will fly to Israel today […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy

H & M Recalls 'Offensive’ Vest with Skull in Star of David

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Swedish-based H & M clothing chain has recalled thousands of vest tops adorned with a skull inside a Star of David after angry complaints from customers. “The order has been stopped and the others have been pulled,” said a H & M spokeswoman. “This was because of the feedback we received.” H M rejected […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

Swastika Mars British Sculpture Exhibit

By Jewish Press News Desk

Vandals scrawled a swastika and a Jewish Star of David on one of 16 fiberglass "sunfish” that were placed throughout the British city of Plymouth this week to celebrate the city’s young artists, the Plymouth Herald reported. The sculptures were unveiled at the start of National Apprentices Week and were placed to create a tourist […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Sports

British Soccer Group Says Ban on Anelka Should Be Universal

By JTA

The British Football Association will request that Nicolas Anelka serve his entire suspension for performing the quenelle salute regardless of the soccer team he joins. Anelka was fired by British West Bromwich Albion on Friday for “gross misconduct” for making the salute, seen by many as being anti-Semitic, on the field during a December match […]

UK / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Europe / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

British PM Cameron Claims Jewish Ancestors

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Haredi Knesset Members who walked out of David Cameron’s speech didn’t miss very much.

Politics / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion / European Union

British Vets Want Ban on Ritual Slaughter

By Tibbi Singer

Blackwell, who has been accused of "inflaming prejudice," says animals must be stunned before the cut.

UK / Government / News Briefs / Europe / Religion

Pope Francis Cancels Israel Trip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Pope Francis has been forced to cancel his planned trip to Israel in May due to a labor dispute within the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The Pope, who has garnered considerable acclaim from Jewish leaders for his push for stronger Jewish-Christian relations, announced the trip to Israel and Jordan in January. The visit was scheduled to […]

UK / News Briefs / Religion

UK Jewish Girls School Erased Evolution Questions from Test

By Jewish Press News Desk

The school removed evolution related questions from 52 standardized tests.

Israel / UK / News Briefs

British PM Cameron to Visit Israel Next Week

By JTA

British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit Israel and address the Knesset on March 12. Cameron was originally scheduled to visit Israel in February but had to postpone the trip because of flooding in the United Kingdom. This will be Cameron’s first visit to Israel since becoming prime minister in 2010. Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Sports

British Soccer Watchdog Punishes Player for Quenelle Salute

By JTA

Nicolas Anelka, a French soccer player for a British club, was fined $130,000 and suspended five games for performing the quenelle gesture in a game. The British Football Association handed down its penalties on Thursday following an investigation by an independent regulatory commission, which ruled that Anelka was guilty of performing an act that was […]

Haredim & Hassidim / UK / News Briefs / Europe / Judaism

Uproar over Jewish Candidate’s Refusal to Shake Hands with Women

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

When a Muslim won’t look at a woman, it is called respect. When a Jew won’t shake her hand, it is called sexism.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Report: Falling Antisemitic Numbers Don't Mean UK Antisemitism Is Down

By Jewish Press Staff

In violent antisemitic attacks there was little difference between the 2013 and 2012 figures.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Britain Bars Quenelle Creator Dieudonne

By JTA

The French comedian Dieudonne M’bala M’bala, creator of the anti-Semitic quenelle gesture, was banned from entering Britain by the Home Office, British newspapers reported Monday. Dieudonne reportedly had announced that he would visit London to support Nicolas Anelka, a French national playing for the West Bromwich Albion British soccer team, who has been charged by […]

Israel / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

British Lawmaker Rankles Jews with Tweet Attacking Ariel Sharon

By JTA

British lawmaker David Ward has raised Jewish ire again for tweeting two days after the death of Ariel Sharon. “Sharon’s death makes you think. The brutal, genocidal treatment of Jews must never be forgotten but … the Palestinians were not responsible.” One tweet in response to Ward, by British Jewish gay rights activist Benjamin Cohen, […]

UK / News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust

Hitchcock Holocaust Documentary to be Screened

By JTA

A documentary about the Holocaust by Alfred Hitchcock will be screened for the first time as the renowned late director intended, a British newspaper reported. “Memory of the Camps,” as the film is titled now, will be screened on British television early next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Europe, according […]

Jewish / UK / News Briefs

Chief Rabbi Makes Landmark Address to Limmud UK

By JTA

Ephraim Mirvis became the first sitting British chief rabbi to address the annual Limmud conference, defying the opposition of prominent haredi Orthodox rabbis in England. Mirvis, who received a standing ovation Monday upon entering the packed auditorium at the University of Warwick, did not directly address the controversy in his session on this week’s Torah […]

UK / News Briefs / Europe / Judaism

Britain’s Chief Rabbi Calls for Ban on Women Reading from Torah

By JTA

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has called on Orthodox synagogues to ban “partnership” minyan services, where women can lead prayers and read from the Torah. “I know that you are working with our communities to find ways, within the boundaries of halacha, to make prayer, learning, leadership and involvement more meaningful for men and women […]

Middle East / Levant / UK / News Briefs

Prince Charles ‘Deeply Troubled’ by Mideast Christians' Plight

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, said that he is “deeply troubled” by the plight of Christians in the Middle East. “I have for some time now been deeply troubled by the growing difficulties faced by Christian communities in various parts of the Middle East,” Prince Charles said at a London reception honoring […]

UK / News Briefs / Settlements

UK Warns Against Doing Business in 'West Bank' Jewish Settlements

By JTA

The British government is warning the business community to steer clear of Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria. New recommendations noting there are “clear risks” and the United Kingdom does “not offer support to such activity” were published last week on the U.K. Trade and Investment website in the section titled Overseas Business Risk–Israel. The […]

US / UK / News Briefs / Europe / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion / Judaism

British Rabbis Scold Orthodox Shul for Letting Women Hold Torah

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The issue of women becoming involved in synagogue services to the point of holding a Torah scroll is as loaded in the Diaspora than it is in Israel.

US / UK / News Briefs / France / Aliyah / Geulah / Russia / Judaism

Seventh Hanukkah Candle to Be Lit in Seven Nations Simultaneously

By JTA

Immigrants to Israel from seven countries will light Hanukkah candles Tuesday night simultaneously with Jews in seven other countries in a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and The Jewish Agency for Israel. The candle lighting in Israel will take place at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, where 300 young […]

Jewish / UK / News Briefs / Europe

London Rabbi Suing Billionaire Philanthropist over Property Deal

By JTA

A Ukrainian billionaire living in London is being sued by his rabbi over a joint property venture. Rabbi Yonah Pruss claims that he and Gennadiy Bogolyubov, a philanthropist who is involved in the Chabad movement, entered into a deal to find, purchase and manage investment properties in Britain along with a surveyor, Colin Gershinson, according […]

UK / News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust / Judaism

Haggadah Manuscript Found in a Garage May Fetch $1.5 million

By Jewish Press News Desk

The auction sale of an illustrated Haggadah manuscript dating back to 1726 is expected to bring in as much as $1.5 million, the London Independent reported Tuesday. An auctioneer discovered it in an Osem soup carton in the garage at a house in Manchester where he was carrying out a routine evaluation for the relatives […]

UK / Police and Crime / News Briefs

London Police Drop Sex Abuse Charges against Prominent Rabbi

By JTA

A police investigation into sex abuse allegations against a prominent London rabbi has been dropped. The Metropolitan Police said Friday that the Crown Prosecution Service would not bring charges against a 54-year-old man regarding allegations of sexual assault, The Jewish Chronicle of London reported on its website. Several London rabbis have confirmed to JTA in […]

Israel / US / UK / Iran / News Briefs / France

Britain and Iran Re-Establish Diplomatic Ties

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Britain thrusts a knife in Israel’s campaign to keep Iran under pressure until it comes clean on its nuclear program, but France suddenly has become Israel's closest if not only European ally.

Politics / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / The Knesset / European Union

MK Ohayon to EU Officials: 'Don’t Let Antisemites Define Hate'

By Jewish Press Staff

Many antisemites have been fighting against the ‘Working Definition of Antisemitism,’ so they can continue their attacks on Jews and the Jewish State.

Terrorism / US / UK / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Europe / Media / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

London Newspaper ‘Creates’ New Settlement that Doesn’t Exist

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The only good news about media ignorance is that the bigger lies newspapers create, the brighter will be the light of truth what the lies eventually come apart.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Sports

British Soccer Team Apologizes for Nazi-Style Picture

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Soccer and anti-Semitism are two big sports in Britain. What happens when you combine them? You get a logo with a soccer team’s letter shaped in the form of a swastika. The team stated, “No offense intended.”

Israel / Politics / UK / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Stiff-Necked Oxford Student Triumphantly Upstages Galloway (VIDEO)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Israeli Oxford student told virulently anti-Israel British politician George Galloway, "I don't have a question for you sir, as you can see, because I don't debate with racists." And with that, Hunter opened the Israeli flag, hoisted it up over his head, and holding it aloft and streaming behind him, he strode, stiff-necked, from the room.

Jewish / UK / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Religion

18th Century Jewish Manuscript Found in Garage

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 300-year-old manuscript that was found in a heap of garbage.

Israel / Syria / UK / News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust

British PM: Holocaust Teaches not to Ignore Syria Crimes

By Jewish Press News Desk

British David Cameron said that the horrors of the Holocaust should bring out outrage in people who are against facing the reality that the Assad regime is using chemical weapons in Syria. He told the Holocaust Education Trust’s annual dinner in London on Monday, “The evidence [is] before our eyes,” the London Jewish Chronicle reported. […]

Israel / NY / UK / Travel / News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy / Russia

El Al Teams Up with GetTaxi

By Jewish Press News Desk

El Al has signed an agreement with GetTaxi to offer passengers discounts for GetTaxi's cab hailing service in New York, Tel Aviv and other cities where it operates, the Globes business newspaper reported. The discount from JFK to Manhattan will take $25 off the usual fare of $60-85. The discount program also is available in […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

British Academy Supporting Racist Lecturer Condemned by UK

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sept. 11 Canberra conference to feature top 9/11 conspiracy theorist, UN Watch urges British Academy to pull support for Richard Falk's Australia event.

Israel / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

George Galloway Reveals: Israel Behind Chemical Attack (Video)

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

God must have allowed George Galloway to be born so that Israel can have enemies who are idiots. The problem is that God also created other idiots who listen to him, such as Erdogan.

IDF & Security / UK / News Briefs / Europe / Religious & Secular in Israel / Settlements

Supermodel Bar Rafaeli Puts ‘Dumb’ Roger Waters in his Place

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Roger ‘Pink Floyd’ Waters learns not to start up with Israelis, especially a woman. And especially supermodel Bar Rafaeli. She exposed his hypocrisy of boycotting Israel but using her photo for his concerts.

Haredim & Hassidim / UK / News Briefs / Europe

British Resort Lost $150,000 in Tourism by Ban on Shabbat Candles

By Jewish Press News Desk

The British coastal resort’s University of Aberystwyth lost $150,000 in tourism income by banning orthodox Jews from lighting candles on Shabbat, a decision that forced them to cancel their annual summer visit to the campus on the Welsh coast, according to sources reported by the Cambrian News. Only 15 families vacationed in Aberystwyth, but not […]

Jewish / UK / News Briefs / Europe

Britons in Suspense over Possibility of a ‘Royal Circumcision’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

King George started circumcising newly-born princes 250 years ago, Princess Diana rejected the idea. Britain now wonders if Kate and William will or won't. One thing for sure, it won’t be a Brit Mila.

UK / News Briefs / France / Religion / Germany / Russia / Judaism

Rabbinical Group Aims to Standardize Circumcision in Europe

By JTA

A European rabbinical group has created a union to include every mohel - ritual circumciser - in an effort to standardize ritual circumcision and combat attempts to ban it. Based on the model of Britain’s Initiation Society, the Union of Mohalim in Europe seeks to “unite approved mohalim across Europe under a single banner, ensuring […]

Israel / UK / News Briefs / Europe

Peres Sends ‘Mazal Tov” to Kate and William

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Peres sent a special message of congratulations on Tuesday in honor of the birth of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge's new baby. He also sent a special gift of a baby suit with an embroidered message on it – "From Israel with Love" "From Jerusalem, Israel, I want to express our happiness […]

Jewish / UK / News Briefs / Europe

Kate Gave Birth in a Jewish-Funded Hospital Wing

By JTA

Britain’s most popular baby has a Jewish connection, sort of. Kate gave birth in a hospital wing funded by a Jew. Suppose a Jew from the “settlements’ had given the money. Would Kate have boycotted it?

UK / News Briefs

Duchess Kate Had a Boy, Call the Mohel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Duchess Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy on Monday. The baby weighed in at 8 lb. 6oz. No word yet if the local Rabbi will be called in to perform a circumcision. It's been the tradition of the British Royal Family for the past 150 years to circumcise their boys, though rumor has […]

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