NJA Mourns the Loss of Nir and Noa Baranes and Condemns UK Media Silence
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Nir and Noa Baranes, a beloved couple from the Golan Heights, who were killed by a Hezbollah rocket strike on July 9, 2024. Nir and Noa, both 46, were driving near their home in Kibbutz Ortal when their car was […]
NJA Demands Action from Westfield After Outrageous Protest Incident
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses outrage at the recent stunt at Westfield Stratford, where protesters draped a large Palestinian flag and chanted anti-Israel slogans. This disruptive incident, which occurred on Sunday, July 7, 2024, is a blatant example of unbridled antisemitism and intimidation tactics that have no place in a public shopping centre. A […]
NJA Raises Concerns Over Labour’s Shift in UK Foreign Policy Towards Israel
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses serious concerns regarding potential changes in the UK’s longstanding foreign policy norm of unwavering support for Israel under the new Labour government. Recent communications from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggest a troubling shift that may undermine the UK’s relationship with Israel and embolden radical Islamist groups. In recent […]
NJA to Host Exclusive Q&A Event with BBC Director of News Content
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is thrilled to announce an exclusive online event designed to foster dialogue between the Jewish community and the BBC. We are hosting a special Zoom Q&A session featuring Richard Burgess, the BBC News Director of News Content, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm BST. This […]
NJA Congratulates Sir Keir Starmer on General Election Victory
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) extends its congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his successful campaign and victory in the 2024 UK General Election. The NJA recognises the significance of this moment and looks forward to engaging constructively with the new government on issues that matter deeply to the British Jewish community. The NJA also […]
The NJA’s Solidarity Mission to Reinforce Our Commitment to Israel
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) has announced an upcoming solidarity mission to Israel from September 9th to 12th, 2024. This mission, titled “We Shall Prevail: Feel Connected. Feel Israel,” is a call to action for the British Jewish community to stand with Israel during its hour of need, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to the Israeli […]
NJA Outraged Over Antisemitic Incident Involving Rabbi Arnold Saunders
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently condemns the appalling antisemitic abuse directed at Rabbi Arnold Saunders during his visit to the Bilal Mosque in Prestwich. This shocking incident exemplifies the unbridled antisemitism that has become normalised in society, especially since October 7, where vile hate speech has replaced civil discourse. Rabbi Saunders, a Conservative parliamentary […]
NJA Demands Justice for Antisemitic Incident Involving Young NJA Chairman Michael Rowe
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses profound outrage over a recent antisemitic incident involving Michael Rowe, Young NJA Chairman. This incident, which occurred while Rowe was campaigning for the general election in Birmingham, is a stark reminder of the unbridled antisemitism that has become alarmingly normalised in our society. Rowe, wearing a kippah, was verbally […]
NJA Outraged by Anti-Semitic Assault on Hasmonean Students at Belsize Park Tube Station
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) expresses its profound outrage and deep concern following the vicious anti-Semitic assault on a group of Year 7 students from Hasmonean School at Belsize Park tube station in north London. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, saw eight Jewish boys subjected to verbal abuse and physical violence by a […]
NJA Appalled by Moski’s Cafe Edinburgh for Discriminatory ‘Zionist Free Zone’ Poster
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently condemns Moski’s Sandwich and Juice Bar in Edinburgh for its appalling and discriminatory practice of declaring itself a “Zionist free zone.” The poster in the cafe’s window, which states “declare Leith a Zionist free zone,” is a thinly veiled attempt to exclude Jews under the guise of political expression. […]