4 h. ago After Manchester, progressives should know this: Jewish people feel very alone. We need you to stand with us | Dave Rich

There’ll be sympathy and heightened security, but in the 1960s when Jewish communities faced attack, there was also solidarity. We need that backYom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish year, a day of repentance, prayer, fasting; and now – for two Jewish families in Manchester – also a day of mourning. It is also, increasingly, a day when terrorists visit their local synagogue to murder the Jews inside.Six years ago, that terrorist was Stephan Balliet, a German neo-Nazi, and the synagogue was in Halle, Germany. Yesterday it was Jihad Al-Shamie, at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester. Both attacks left two people dead; both were thwarted from further atrocities by the simple act of closing the front door.Dave Rich is director of policy at the Community Security Trust and the author of Everyday Hate: How Antisemitism is Built into Our World – and How You Can Change it Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Urgent action needed as UK antisemitism is ‘off the charts’, says charity boss

Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust criticised political figures for their failure to address antisemitism

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7 h. ago UK antisemitism ‘allowed to grow’ by politicians and wider society, Jewish security group says

Head of policy at Community Security Trust calls Saturday’s planned protest against ban on Palestine Action ‘self absorbed and insensitive’Antisemitism has been “allowed to grow” by politicians and across wider society, the main Jewish security group has said in the aftermath of the attack on a Manchester synagogue, which left three people dead.Speaking before planned pro-Palestine marches on Saturday, Dave Rich, head of policy at the Community Security Trust, said it was “remarkably self absorbed and insensitive” for people to attend a silent vigil for Gaza after Thursday’s attack. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago JK Rowling says she is 'appalled and ashamed' that Jewish people say they no longer feel safe in UK

JK Rowling made the emotional admission just hours after Islamist terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, targeted worshippers at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on Thursday morning.

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27 h. ago Voices: ‘We have more in common than divides us:’ Independent readers back our call for unity in wake of Manchester attack

Our community says Britain must stand together by confronting antisemitism directly, strengthening protections for Jewish people, and tackling the online platforms and political divisions that fuel hatred

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28 h. ago Victims of synagogue attack will be first to benefit from new support service

The Independent Public Advocate will ensure victims understand their rights and can access emotional and practical support.

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30 h. ago Almost £10,000 raised for Jewish community following Manchester synagogue terror attack

'After the horrific, murderous attack on a synagogue in Manchester, it is more important than ever that good people show their support and solidarity with the Jewish community', says the fundraiser

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35 h. ago Everything we know as police name Manchester synagogue attacker

Two Jewish men were killed outside a synagogue. Three people have been arrested

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42 h. ago Jewish community 'risked their lives' to warn loved ones after Manchester synagogue attack

The deadly bloodshed occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is the day when synagogues are at their busiest with many Jewish people gathering, even those who would not often attend.

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42 h. ago 'He went to kill my people, my community': Broadcaster who calls Manchester home tells of stomach

Emma Barnett revealed that as a child growing up in Manchester she used to worship at Heaton Park Synagogue, where at least two Jewish people were killed this morning.

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43 h. ago 'Our neighbours came out into the street in their pyjamas to warn us'

Jewish people across the city heard the news of the devastating terrorist attack at a synagogue on the holiest day in the calendar

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44 h. ago London Palestine Action protest to go ahead despite Manchester synagogue terror attack

Scotland Yard asked for the demonstration to be postponed after two people killed on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar

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45 h. ago Yom Kippur comes to an end: Jewish people to hear of Manchester synagogue horror for the first time

Two people have died after an attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, police have confirmed.

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46 h. ago Starmer vows to protect Jewish community in UK after synagogue terror attack

Greater Manchester Police said two members of the Jewish community were killed and four other people remain in hospital.

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48 h. ago Fundraiser launched for Jewish community safety body after synagogue attack

'It's more important than ever that people show their solidarity with the Jewish community'

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48 h. ago Israel warns Labour must end 'toxic wave of antisemitism' in Britain after Manchester synagogue attack

Gideon Sa'ar condemned the 'murderous attack' which took place earlier this morning outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester and claimed the lives of two Jewish people.

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48 h. ago All we know on Manchester synagogue stabbing from attacker's device to victim details

The sickening attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue happened as a large number of people marked Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar

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49 h. ago Manchester synagogue terror attack: two killed and suspect shot dead

Police say they believe they know identity of man behind car and knife attack that left four people seriously injuredManchester synagogue stabbing – latest updatesTwo members of the Jewish community have died and four are in a serious condition after a terrorist attack outside a synagogue by a man who was shot dead by officers, Greater Manchester police (GMP) have said.Police shot the suspect, who appeared to be wearing an “explosive device”, after one person was stabbed and a car was driven at members of the public at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Rob Rinder says Britain MUST stand with Jewish people after Manchester synagogue 'atrocity'

The broadcaster and barrister, 47, has said that 'many Jews cannot imagine a future here and history tells us what follows when that happens'.

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51 h. ago What is Yom Kippur? The significance of holiest Jewish festival

The festival is regarded by Jewish people as the holiest day of the year

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