Anne Frank’s diary, ‘Schindler’s List’ among titles at centre of major Florida book-ban lawsuit;ADL: Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct.7;South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hears Gaza genocide accusations

 

THE DAILY EDITION Thursday, January 11, 2024

South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hears Gaza genocide accusations BY JN REPORTER Israel has rejected South Africa’s claims outright, accusing it of blood libels and collaborating with Hamas

Jeremy Corbyn to join South African delegation for Israel genocide case BY PA   Lib Dem councillor sparks fury after refusing to address antisemitism concerns BY LEE HARPIN

UNRWA staff ‘celebrated October 7 massacre’, watchdog finds BY JN REPORTER The telegram group, which Jewish News has seen, is full of messages praising Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7.

OPINION: Is our British Eden becoming a more unwelcoming terrain? BY JOSH GLANCY This country has never been fertile soil for antisemitism. But, in the wake of the Gaza war, is Britain slowly starting to shed its benevolence? Josh Glancy notices some troubling signs.

Sunak urged to hold ‘independent review’ into antisemitism in UK schools BY LEE HARPIN   BBC apologises for reporting a Hamas claim about IDF ‘summary executions’ BY JN REPORTER

OPINION: An inclusive prayer book ensures everyone has full access to shul life BY DEBORAH GUNDLE Siddur Lakol is a choice to bring inclusivity beyond our schools and into synagogues, writes Deborah Gundle

Arts to science: What a UK Jewish History Month might include BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Jewish News and Jewish Renaissance launch campaign for annual celebration ahead of historic Commons debate

OPINION: Why writing to your MP DOES matter BY LUKE AKEHURST If they don’t hear anything from supporters of Israel, they will assume we don’t exist, writes Luke Akehurst

Ban on public bodies boycotting Israel clears the Commons BY LEE HARPIN Councils and other public bodies will be unable to boycott goods or services from any country, except those exempted by ministers, under the proposed changes.

Rayner and LFI lead renewed Labour attack on government’s ‘flawed’ anti-BDS bill BY LEE HARPIN   Fauda actor is injured fighting in Gaza BY LOUISA WALTERS

ADL: Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct. 7 BY BEN SALES (JTA) There were 3,283 antisemitic incidents in the United States between Oct. 7 and Jan. 7, according to the ADL’s report — including 60 physical assaults.

Anne Frank’s diary, ‘Schindler’s List’ among titles at centre of major Florida book-ban lawsuit BY ANDREW LAPIN (JTA)

Israel Guide Dogs Centre loses its inspirational champion BY BRIGIT GRANT The death of UK Executive Director Martin Segal has left the charity with a huge hole – but a thriving legacy

Opinion: Why does Jewish history not count? BY COLIN SHINDLER The contributions of the Jewish community to life in this country should be viewed from an historical context, not through the prism of the Israel-Hamas conflict, writes Colin Shindler

Holocaust survivor George Vulkan dies, aged 94 BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG

Opinion: A Jewish History Month will help foster better community relations BY OLIVER DOWDEN Highlighting the tremendous contributions of Jewish society will help fight against future hatred and ignorance, says Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden

Labour Friends of Israel sends delegation on ‘solidarity’ visit to Israel BY LEE HARPIN Dame Louise Ellman said ‘This is an opportunity for supporters of Israel in the party to see and hear first-hand about what this country and its people have experienced in recent months’

Skepta removes single artwork and vows to be ‘more mindful’ after criticism BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER The imagery was interpreted as an evocation of Holocaust victims who were killed in Nazi concentration camps.

Will university president Sally Kornbluth survive the campus antisemitism reckoning? BY ANDREW LAPIN (JTA)

Top London boys’ school says no to talk by former pupil, Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG UCS in Hampstead said: “On this occasion, we declined the kind offer from Mr Levy to speak with the current pupils.”

Tagged with hope: Ben Gurion Airport’s poignant display for Gaza hostages BY CANDICE KRIEGER Worn by Elon Musk, Sergey Brin and the Pope, the metal military tags have become a global symbol of solidarity to those being held captive in Gaza and their families

FOOD Eyal Shani’s Miznon on Times Square to go kosher BY LOUISA WALTERS By the end of January there will be two kosher branches of Miznon in Manhattan

Is he faithful? Zack Davies from north London is in Traitors on BBC1 BY LOUISA WALTERS As Claudia Winkleman invites a new batch of hopefuls into the Scottish castle we get the lowdown on the game plan

TRAVEL Reclaiming joy on the sunkissed, snow-covered slopes BY CARON BLUESTONE Rejuvenation and relaxation on a family ski trip to the Dolomites