Thousands expected at the ‘Stand with Israel’ rally in central London on Sunday;Why does Jewish history not count?;ADL: Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct. 7; South Africa removes Jewish U19 cricket captain over Israel-Gaza protest fears

 

THE DAILY EDITION Friday, January 12, 2024

South Africa removes Jewish U19 cricket captain over Israel-Gaza protest fears BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER David Teeger’s position has been under the spotlight since a row over pro-Israel comments attributed to him when he won a Jewish Rising Star award last year.

South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hears Gaza genocide accusations BY JN REPORTER   Only FIVE PERCENT of Arabs think Hamas’ massacre on October 7 was an ‘illegitimate operation’ BY JN REPORTER   Lib Dem councillor sparks fury after refusing to address antisemitism concerns BY LEE HARPIN

OPINION: Both Israelis and Palestinians urgently need now leadership BY LORD PARRY MITCHELL Lord Parry Mitchell travelled to the Kfar Aza and other sites where he saw evidence of Hamas’ atrocities

Government ‘very supportive’ of UK Jewish History Month initiative, confirms minister Housing minister Lee Rowley told MPs the government would support a designated UK Jewish History if the idea, proposed by MP Nickie Aiken was ‘something the community would encourage’

Haringey launches urgent probe as school ‘anti-racism’ expert is exposed as an anti-Zionist BY LEE HARPIN   Tory MP wants ‘unwavering efforts’ to stop antisemitic offences BY LEE HARPIN

OPINION: We must not lose sight of why Israel is engaged in war in Gaza BY THERESA VILLIERS Israel not only has a right to defend its citizens from attack, it has an obligation to, writes Theresa Villiers for Jewish News

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.

Police deny permit for antiwar rally in Tel Aviv BY ELIYAHU FREEDMAN (JTA) Organisers from Stand Together and Women Wage Peace will appeal to Supreme Court

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

Tagged with hope: 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

Top London boys’ school says no to talk by former pupil, Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG   FOOD / Eyal Shani’s Miznon on Times Square to go kosher BY LOUISA WALTERS

Thousands expected at the ‘Stand with Israel’ rally in central London on Sunday BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy and Conservative peer Lord Pickles to speak at event marking 100 days since 7 October

Labour Friends of Israel sends delegation on ‘solidarity’ visit to Israel BY LEE HARPIN

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)

Is he faithful? Zack Davies from north London appears in BBC’s The Traitors 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

WATCH: First look as the ‘Jewish’ Merchant heads to the West End BY JN REPORTER