Tag Archives: National News
Almost Three-Quarters of Religion-Based Hate Crimes in California in 2025 Targeted Jews, State Says
Menachem Wecker | JNSJews were the targets of 289 hate crimes in California in 2025, which was about 73.7% of the 392 religion-based hate crimes recorded in the state that year, according to a new state report released on Wednesday.“There is absolutely no place for hate in California,” stated Rob Bonta, the California attorney general. Read more » »
BBUK condemns the recent remarks made by Professor David Miller of Bristol University
By BBUK In BBLBIA, National News, Statements On 18 February 2021 Jeremy Havardi B’nai B’rith UK wishes to condemn in the strongest terms the recent remarks of Bristol University sociologist, Professor David Miller. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith UK is deeply disappointed at the decision to re-admit Jeremy Corbyn into the Labour Party.
B’nai B’rith UK is deeply disappointed at 18/11/20’s decision to re-admit Jeremy Corbyn into the Labour Party. Mr Corbyn has refused to apologise for initially stating that antisemitism in Labour was exaggerated, offering instead a meaningless clarification of his remarks. To reinstate him under those circumstances is both unjustified and risible. Read more » »
BBLBIA Latest Newsletter
BBLBIA Latest Newsletter 2020 The post BBLBIA Latest Newsletter appeared first on B’nai B’rith UK. Read more » »
President’s Newsletter – January 2020
Dear Members, May I wish you and your families a Happy New Year for 2020. I am pleased to keep you updated on matters concerning all members of BBUK. Qiryat Gat Chanukah Gelt Appeal 2019 Thank you to all our members who contributed to the total which exceeded £1,750. Read more » »
Together Against Antisemitism — National Solidarity Rally
Report by Jeremy Havardi Several members of B’nai B’rith UK joined the protest rally against antisemitism that was held on Sunday 8 December in Parliament Square. An estimated three thousand people attended and heard speeches from such luminaries as barrister Richard Rinder, actress Tracey Ann Oberman and historian Tom Holland. Read more » »
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has issued an unprecedented warning
Report Jeremy Havardi On 26th November Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has issued an unprecedented warning about the danger confronting British Jews, and the wider community, if Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime Minister. B’nai Brith in the UK would like to offer our wholehearted support to the Chief Rabbi. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith supported the 85th annual AJEX parade
Report by Jeremy Havardi A number of members represented B’nai B’rith at the 85th annual AJEX parade in central London. The Chief Rabbi led prayers at the Cenotaph and a number of wreaths were laid by visiting dignitaries. Read more » »
Prominent BBUK member named in Queen’s Birthday Honour List
12/06/2019| Announcements, BBUK, Charities, Jewish Interest, National News| Report by Alan Miller and Jewish News Ernest Simon of Shlomo Argov Unity Lodge has been made a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for services to Holocaust Education and Remembrance. This is great news and one he justly deserves. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith, together with its advocacy arm, the London Bureau, is appalled at yesterday’s BBC’s report by Orla Guerin
23/01/2020| Advocacy, Announcements, anti-Semitic, BBLBIA, BBLBIA News, BBUK, Jewish Interest, National Events, National News, Political Commentators| Report by Jeremy Havardi ‘B’nai B’rith, together with its advocacy arm, the London Bureau, is Read more » »