OPINION: Jew hate remains a toxic force in many UK Muslim communities;GIFT Purim initiative spreads joy to care homes in London and Manchester;OPINION: Antisemitism shows why safeguarding needs to protect everyone

 

THE DAILY EDITION Tuesday, March 26, 2024

‘Forge The Future’ plan launched to safeguard UK Jewish community post 7/10 BY JENNI FRAZER Ambitious scheme spearheaded by Jewish Leadership Council aims to fortify British Jewish life in the aftermath of Hamas terror attack.

Netanyahu condemns Hamas as terror group rejects ceasefire proposal BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL   Tory mayoral election candidate Susan Hall tells Jewish voters ‘I am on your side’ BY LEE HARPIN   UK airdrops food aid into Gaza for first time BY JN REPORTER

UK probing claim Hamas attack survivors discriminated against at border BY JN REPORTER “They were informed that they would need to be questioned.The only reason for their detention and interrogation was because they are Israeli.”

Two ambassadors sign science co-operation agreement BY JENNI FRAZER   British Museum shuts doors to visitors early after protest BY JN REPORTER

Steven Spielberg ‘increasingly alarmed’ by rise of antisemitism BY JN REPORTER “I am increasingly alarmed that we may be condemned to repeat history, to once again have to fight for the very right to be Jewish,” Spielberg said

Man charged with arson and carrying a fake gun after Hackney house fire BY JN REPORTER

OPINION: Jew hate remains a toxic force in many UK Muslim communities BY FIYAZ MUGHAL Where are the imams speaking out against Hamas and the rise in antisemitic attacks in this country, asks the Founder of Faith Matters and Muslims Against Antisemitism.

UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire and release of hostages BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL   IDF: 180 terrorists killed in Al Shifa hospital, 500 terror suspects arrested BY JN REPORTER

Community leaders raise vaccination awareness as measles cases spike Measles is very infectious, which means it can spread quickly among communities if people have not had two dose the MMR vaccine.

OPINION: Antisemitism shows why safeguarding needs to protect everyone  BY CLAUDIA MENDOZA The impact may not always be immediate, but the gradual erosion of self-confidence and mental health is part of the dehumanisation process, writes Claudia Mendoza

GIFT Purim initiative spreads joy to care homes in London and Manchester BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Social action charity packed more than 1,600 Mishloach Manot and raised £26,000 for families in need

Marisa Abela says ‘feeling frailer and smaller’ helped her portray Amy Winehouse BY JN REPORTER   What makes us Jewish? Podcast series may have the answers BY JENNI FRAZER