Labour’s response to antisemitism broke the law
The Labour party is found guilty of unlawful acts in its response to antisemitism. A “damning verdict” and “day of shame”.
Judaism
First rabbi for York in 800 years
York’s fledgling Jewish community has raised tens of thousands of pounds to engage the city’s first rabbi since the reign of Edward I.
Factsheet: Judaism
Fact sheet with suggested commentators on the beliefs, organisation, customs and groups within Judaism – the first of the Abrahamic religions.
Kruger report calls for a new deal for faith groups . . . but is it just hot air?
Danny Kruger MP was asked by the Prime Minister to report on how faith groups contributed to civil society in the lockdown. He suggests a new deal between the state and faith groups to provide ongoing help.
Holocaust memorial near parliament ‘a trophy terrorist target’
A proposed Holocaust memorial in Victoria Gardens, next to the Houses of Parliament, has become the subject of a planning inquiry after objections to its location and size.
Faiths mourn Covid’s one million dead
Faith leaders have expressed sadness and sorrow at the news that one million people have died of the coronavirus. They urge people to take responsiblity, stay safe and prevent further deaths.
Factsheet: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement
Introduction to Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and the holiest day in the Jewish calendar
Poignant and creative celebration in the Covid Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, will be observed in different ways because of the coronavirus, with online services replacing overflowing synagogues and pages of tips for celebrating with immediate family at home instead of large social events.
Religion news 18 September
Jewish communities prepare to welcome int he New Year with services and family gatherings limited by the rule of six; People are suffering ‘moral injury’ in pandemic, unable to live their values due to restrictions; Research project to map interplay of faith, ethnicity and deprivation through the pandemic.
‘Rule of six’ ushers in a bittersweet new year for Jewish communities
Services for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, are often ticketed with overflow services in additional rooms. But this year, Covid19 restrictions are changing rituals and ending social gatherings.