Norwich follows apology for blood libel with plans for Jewish heritage centre
Plans are being drawn up for the establishment of a Jewish heritage centre in Norwich, a city that played an infamous role in the history of antisemitism. Fundraising is underway for the new centre, with a view to locating it at the site of Jurnet’s House, described as the oldest known Jewish dwelling in England. […]
Russian Justice Ministry designates exiled Chief Rabbi of Russia as “foreign agent”
The Russian Government has declared one of the country’s Chief Rabbis as a “foreign agent” after he criticised Russia’s war on Ukraine and spoke of his fears of rising antisemitism. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, who is in self-imposed exile from Russia, was designated in a statement by the Russian Justice Ministry as a “foreign agent” for allegedly disseminating “false […]
Far-right Finnish minister quits days after taking office amid flurry of controversies
A far-right Finnish minister has resigned just days after taking office amid a number of controversies over his past and recent comments. Vilhelm Junnila, Finland’s Minister for Economic Affairs from the far-right Finns Party, resigned on 28th June, just over a week since taking office, even after apologising over one scandal and surviving a no-confidence vote, two days before quitting, by […]