London jewish community
Antisemitic hate crimes in London surge 72% in May 2026 compared to April
Most of the incidents in May 2026 were concentrated in the borough of Barnet, which is where the Jewish neighborhoods of Golders Green, Hendon, and Finchley are located.
'I will kill you Jews,' man jailed for shouting death threats at Jews in London
King Charles vows to take urgent action against antisemitism, foreign threats, and extremism
UK man convicted after assaulting people on the street while asking if they were Jewish
Former synagogue east of London bought to become cultural space
The local Jewish community has all but disappeared in recent years in the Cliftonville area as part of a demographic reconsolidation of Jewish life in the United Kingdom.
The controversial Tzipi Hotovely – Israel’s new voice in Britain
The announcement of Hotovely’s forthcoming appointment was the signal for immediate objections from left-wing Jewish opinion in Britain.
London’s oldest man celebrates 108th birthday at Jewish care home
Ben Raymond moved into the Jewish care home where now lives in 2012, with his late wife. Both were over 100.
Senior London rabbi removed from position after having affair
The rabbi was faced with harsh criticism, many of which claimed that in his rank and position, he is held to a higher moral standard.
Woman chasing after Jewish kids with knife arrested in London
The woman, 47, was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense and sent for a mental health evaluation.
Hezbollah flags fly once again at London’s Quds Day march
Quds Day was initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979 to oppose Zionism and the existence of Israel.
At least 30 injured in Lag Ba'omer bonfire explosion in London
People at the bonfire “shrieked and panicked,” and others “trampled on one another.”
The Tower of London and its Jewish history
Site acted as both haven and prison for medieval community members.
UK Jewish leaders: Corbyn meeting was ‘disappointing missed opportunity’
“We welcome the fact that Mr. Corbyn’s words have changed, but it is action by which the Jewish community will judge him and the Labour Party."
Corbyn issues strongest apology yet ahead of meeting with Jewish leaders
"We have not done enough to get to grips with the problem, and the Jewish community and our Jewish members deserve an apology," said the Labour leader.
