Jewish people have to take security very seriously in schools here.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c623d7z1rxg5o

Antisemitism here in the UK is appalling.

I was once a 'Grren' no more due to the hatred Antisemitism in the party.

So upsetting. I was reading about people too terrified to go to the Synagogue for the recent religious holidays.
I can drive right up to my church. I can go to pray at lunchtimes because it's left unlocked.
The comparison couldn't be more telling.

Kemi Bedenoch makes her feelings clear on the oppression being faced. I hope Burnham adds to this urgency. Any mother should feel horrified at schools needing such high security measures. Its time this shit was put to bed.

@Dilbertian - I am so sorry to hear this. I can't believe what it's come to 💐

I’m an atheist and have no thought for religion, any religion but this is awful to read. How can we ‘step up’ and show support to the community?

Yes, but it's also not about religion. Someone shared a joke recently on here;
An atheist Jew and a religious Jew went into a bar.
The bartender said: we don't serve Jews here.

I was so so angry when I read that wee eejit students at Glasgow university were doing some sort of Palestine protest on the 7th October, deliberately on that date. Those wee fuckers. The worst part is they think they are untouchable and "on the right side of history" because of this nonsense with the Green party and all the useful idiots shouting "from the river to sea" without actually thinking about what it all means.

I'm horrified about all this, and even though I'm not Jewish I will not stand by and do nothing when this continues. It beggars belief. I've said this before, but even the "milder" stuff like what happened to Ed Sheeran is worrying - nobody is allowed to say anything deemed out of line. Hamas are an evil baby killing, torturing and murderous organisation and I feel ill when I hear stupid students chant for them. Like, what the fuck?!

I posted a few years ago about one of my dc being targeted with anti-Semitic abuse by classmates. Some posters expressed disbelief that this had actually happened.

Just by showing the community they aren't alone. Often Jewish posters will add links to these threads where we can report incidents of antisemitism. Also combating attempts to derail threads of solidarity and support. ❤️

Its insane. The government and the police should have nipped these "pro Palestine " hate marches right from the start.
Anti semitism is a cancer that has spread widely since the October 7th atrocity. It seems to be acceptable where other forms of racism will put you in jail.
When was the last terror attack on the UK by Jews? Can anyone enlighten me?
I'll wait....

I just haven’t told anyone except for my closest friend at DS’ school that i’m Jewish. Haven’t told work either.

I grant that the fact i’m an atheist makes it easier for me to not saying anything.

We shouldn't allow it. At all. I'm glad to hear that our local HT has cracked down on staff wearing Palestinian badges, symbols and jewellery. At least it's a start.

It’s because it’s less about helping Palestinians and more about hatred of Jews.

Zionism isn't nazism.

Why should it, though? I don't hide my heritage, I live in a diverse city and lots of people wear clothing and symbols which show their heritage, I've no idea how religious they are.
I wish you could wear your Star of David with pride.

Thank you - I will certainly be more aware and step up when I can. This is such a sad and shocking state of affairs.

I grew up an atheist so I realise this is radical, but why do we even need religious schools?

NB I am mixed heritage and one parent was born a Muslim, but is a scientist so didn’t continue with religion.

So would it be ok for Muslim children to be harrassed and attacked because of the evil crimes, violence and horror perpetrated by many Islamist regimes? Muslim children just going to school, innocent people just going to the mosque?.
No it would not.

Why do we need religious schools? That's probably for another thread, and it predates the universal free school legislation.
We have them. They shouldn't be a target for racists.

The Equalities Act isnt strong enough. There needs to be a special inclusion for antisemitism, in view of current affairs because it's not going to get any better.

I agree.

I’ve joined a nationwide group in Australia dedicated to combatting antisemitism. I’m 48 years old and have never joined anything in my life- no political groups, no casual book clubs, nothing.

A commentator wrote recently that if you ever have wondered what you would have done during the rise of the Nazis, it’s whatever you are doing right now.

Since the Manchester attack, I, on the other hand, am even more out and proud.

There are so few of us that many people go through life thinking that they have never met a Jewish person. We are something…else…a bit weird…different…unknown strangers. Many people think about things like the attacks, “Oh, well, it couldn’t happen here. There aren’t any Jews here. And anyway, we’re not like that. It couldn’t happen here.”

I want people to understand that Jewish people are no different to them. We are ordinary. We are your neighbours, your colleagues, your friends. We are nurses and doctors and firefighters and plumbers. Yes, it could happen here. Yes, hatred and violence could happen in your community.

Hatred and violence towards one group is entryism for hatred and violence towards others.

Do not be complacent just because you don’t think that there are any Jewish people in your community.

This ⬆️

Excellent post, @Dilbertian ❤️