National Jewish Assembly Hosts Town Hall Discussion on the Future of Jews in the UK
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is delighted to announce the overwhelming success of its recent town hall discussion on the topic “Is there a future for Jews in the UK?” Held on March 17, the event brought together over 150 members of the public and NJA members for a dynamic and insightful dialogue on the […]
National Jewish Assembly Condemns Rio Cinema’s Decision to Cancel Eurovision Screening
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently condemns the Rio Cinema’s decision to cancel its Eurovision Song Contest screening, a move that undermines the values of inclusivity, equality, and universality that the event stands for. By succumbing to pressure and boycotting the competition due to Israel’s participation, the Rio Cinema is perpetuating divisiveness and discrimination rather […]
National Jewish Assembly Mourns the Passing of Holocaust Survivor Henry Wuga
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) joins the world in mourning the passing of Henry Wuga, an extraordinary Holocaust survivor whose life and legacy have left an indelible mark on the collective memory of humanity. Mr. Wuga, who escaped the horrors of Nazi Germany at the tender age of 15, passed away at the age of […]
NJA Welcomes Government’s New Definition of Extremism
In response to the escalating threat of Islamist and antisemitic extremism in the UK following the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, the National Jewish Assembly (NJA) applauds the government’s proactive measures to fortify its strategy against extremism by revising its definition of extremism. Today, the UK government announced significant revisions to its definition of […]
NJA Applauds Lib Dem Leader’s Call for ICC Action Against Hamas Terrorists
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) commends Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey for his bold initiative urging Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to lobby the International Criminal Court (ICC) for international arrest warrants against Hamas terrorists involved in planning the October 7 massacre. Davey’s decisive action underscores the urgent need for accountability at an international level for […]
NJA Hosts Successful Zoom Speaker Event with Steve McCabe MP on Labour Antisemitism
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) hosted another successful Zoom speaker event with Steve McCabe MP, Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak and Parliamentary Chair for Labour Friends of Israel, in conversation with Gary Mond, Chairman of the NJA. The March 11 event, titled “Is the Labour Party rid of antisemitism?”, was held online with over […]
NJA Stands in Solidarity with Rabbi Goldschmidt in Defense of Shechita
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) unequivocally supports Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt’s call for concerted political efforts to safeguard Shechita, the Jewish religious method of animal slaughter, in Europe. Rabbi Goldschmidt’s warning underscores the urgent need to defend religious freedom against mounting challenges posed by recent legal decisions and anti-Shechita sentiments across the continent. The NJA echoes […]
NJA Objects to UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s Remarks on Palestinian Statehood
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly objects to the recent comments made by UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron regarding Israel’s role in the potential recognition of Palestinian statehood. Cameron’s assertion that Israel should not have veto power over Palestinian statehood is deeply troubling and undermines the fundamental principles of a negotiated peace process between Israel […]
NJA Condemns Exeter University’s Failure to Protect Jewish Students in Campus Incident
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) strongly condemns the alarming failure of Exeter University to protect Jewish students from harassment and abuse by a mob of approximately 100 pro-Palestine protesters on campus. The horrifying incident, which took place at the university forum, left Jewish students feeling terrified and threatened, with some forced to flee the campus […]
National Jewish Assembly Condemns Peter Ford’s Disrespectful Holocaust Remarks and Insensitive Language Towards Israeli Victims of October 7
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) and its members are profoundly concerned by Peter Ford’s disgraceful conduct during his recent interview on LBC Radio with Nick Ferrari. As Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain, Mr. Ford’s flippant remarks and callous language regarding George Galloway’s comparisons of Israel’s actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, and […]