Journalist Eve Barlow speaks about the impact fighting antisemitism has had on her life and mental health
On the most recent episode of Podcast Against Antisemitism, Eve Barlow, a music and culture journalist who has written for The Telegraph, The Guardian and the LA Times, opened up about how tackling antisemitism online has affected her life and mental health. Ms Barlow revealed that in response to her increased advocacy for the Jewish […]
Sir Keir Starmer receives torrent of antisemitic abuse in connection with controversial Jimmy Savile claims
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has received a torrent of antisemitic abuse in connection with controversial claims that, in his previous role as Director of Public Prosecutions, he was responsible for the failure to prosecute Jimmy Savile, the sexual predator who targeted child fans. Posts online described Sir Keir’s wife, who […]
Statue of medieval Jewish businesswoman unveiled
A statue of Licoricia of Winchester and her son Asher was unveiled in Winchester earlier today. Licoricia was a Jewish businesswoman who has been described as “the most important Jewish woman in medieval England” and a leader in her community. She lived in the 13th century and was murdered in 1277, just 13 years before […]
Tottenham Hotspur to reassess usage of the word “yid” after publishing focus group results
North London’s Tottenham Hotspur football club has stated that it is to reassess the usage of the word “Yid” after holding focus groups on the matter. The club, after conducting the first stage of its consultation with supporters in 2019, which found that 94% of the 23,000 respondents acknowledged that the word could be considered […]
“I wish I had a gun to shoot you”: Jewish schoolchildren reportedly assaulted in Stamford Hill
It has been reported that Jewish schoolchildren were reportedly assaulted in Stamford Hill, North London. The perpetrator is alleged to have harassed Jewish people before and is understood to have shouted “You Jews are so bad” and “I wish I had a gun to shoot you.” CCTV footage appears to show a visibly angry man […]
Fury as Brighton Labour readmits councillor suspended over antisemitism, while Labour councillor in Dudley yet to face sanction over his social media activity
The Labour Party in Brighton has stoked controversy by readmitting a councillor suspended in connection with allegations of antisemitism. Cllr Anne Pissaridou was suspended from Labour in 2020, reportedly in connection with antisemitism allegations, and a Facebook post in particular. At the time, she said: “I am deeply sorry for my actions and any distress I have caused to the Jewish community. […]
Toronto schools regret incidents involving swastika and Holocaust trivialisation
A school in the Toronto area is investigating an incident in which two students displayed swastikas and gave a Nazi salute in front of classmates. In a letter to parents of pupils at Charles H. Best Middle School in North York, principal Elever Baker described the incident as “upsetting and unacceptable.” He said that the school “acknowledges […]
Jewish students allege that they suffer “severe and persistent harassment” at Brooklyn College as federal investigation is launched
A federal investigation has been launched following complaints by two Jewish students at Brooklyn College that they have been subjected to “severe and persistent harassment” on a Masters’ programme. The ten-page complaint was filed on behalf of the students by the Louis D. Brandeis Centre for Human Rights Under Law. A senior figure at the Brandeis Centre […]