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UKIP’s interim leader wrote about Jewish lobbyists “playing the fascist card”

UKIP’s new interim leader recently wrote about Jewish lobbyists “playing the fascist card” in the debate on ritual slaughter and alleged that kosher meat was being sold to non-Jews to keep prices down.

British Jews protest antisemitic letter published by Catholic Times

The editor of the Catholic Times has apologised after Jewish communal representatives said they were “disgusted” by the publication of a letter complaining about “a dramatic increase in Jewish voices on the radio”.

British Jews appalled by Kings’ College protest against former Israeli minister

The representative body of British Jewry said it’s “appalled” by an aggressive protest staged at King’s College London against a lecture by a former Israeli minister.

EU heritage scheme will save synagogues across the UK

The Merthyr Tydfil and Sunderland buildings are the two from the UK included in the priority group of 19 synagogues.

‘Jews and World War II’ exhibition launched in Belfast

The history of Jews who served in World War II has been explored in a new exhibition at the Belfast synagogue.

Chelsea FC to probe allegations of antisemitic chanting

English football club Chelsea will probe an allegation of antisemitic chanting during the club's Premier League defeat at Watford on Monday night.

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