NJA Objects to Dawat-e-Islami Flyer and Video Referring to Jewish Community as “Non Believers”
The NJA has written to Dawat-e-Islami UK objecting to references to the site of the Wembley United Synagogue as a “former place of worship of non believers.” Below is the text of our letter: *** Dear Mr. Khalid Nazir Mirza, The National Jewish Assembly is a conduit for the communication of the views of British […]
The National Jewish Assembly Welcomes Baroness Ruth Deech DBE KC As Honorary President
The NJA is delighted to welcome Baroness Deech DBE KC in her new role as Honorary President of the NJA. Baroness Deech brings with her a wealth of experience, knowledge, and unrivalled passion for Jewish communal affairs – which will prove invaluable as the NJA continues to grow as a representative voice of British Jewry. […]
The NJA Encourages Labour to Drop Palestine Recognition Commitment from General Election
The NJA welcomes reports that the Labour party is considering dropping a commitment to immediately recognise a Palestinian state in its upcoming general election manifesto. Such a commitment is blind to the political, geographical, and practical realities that define the conflict. Moreover, this policy does nothing to contribute towards peace in the Middle East, and […]
NJA Disappointed By Lord Ahmad’s Erroneous and Anti-Israel Comments During Visit
The NJA is disappointed with comments made by Lord Ahmad during a recent visit to Israel, which included a tour of Temple Mount and a visit to an UNWRA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency] school in Judea and Samaria. After praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Lord Ahmad felt it necessary to emphasise the UK’s “unwavering […]
NJA Condemns Palestinian Terror Attacks in Jerusalem
The NJA is shocked and horrified by reports of two terrorist attacks conducted by Palestinian terrorist gunman against Jews in Jerusalem over Shabbat. On Friday evening, a Palestinian gunman opened fire at Jewish congregants who were leaving the Ateret Abraham synagogue in the Jerusalem suburb of Neve Yaakov. This attack claimed the lives of 7 […]
NJA Signs CAMERA UK Letter Providing Recommendations for NUS Antisemitism Action Plan
The NJA is proud to be a signatory to a letter sent by CAMERA UK (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) detailing comprehensive suggestions for the National Union of Students (NUS) UK Action Plan. After a thorough investigation into Antisemitism in the NUS concluded that the peak student body has had a […]
The NJA Congratulates the UK National Holocaust Centre for Commencing Its £8 Million Redevelopment
The NJA welcomes the news that the UK’s National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Nottinghamshire has commenced its £8 million redevelopment after receiving a £800K National Lottery Heritage Fund grant. The National Holocaust Centre offers an incredible resource to learn about the scourge of antisemitism and to hear the testimony of Holocaust survivors. The redevelopment […]
The NJA Joins International Call for the UK to Designate Iran’s IRGC as a Terror Organisation
The NJA unequivocally supports the ongoing efforts to encourage the UK to proscribe the Iranian regime’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) as a terrorist organisation. We are heartened that this topic was tabled during a recent meeting between UK Minister of State for the Middle East Lord Ahmad, and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. The […]
NJA Comment on Appointment of Rabbi Leah Jordan as the Progressive Student Chaplain for Progressive Jewish Students
The NJA notes that Rabbi Leah Jordan has been appointed to the role of “Progressive Student Chaplain” for the campus-oriented left-wing “Progressive Jewish Students” organisation. The NJA stands firmly in support of Jewish students who face a hostile climate of antisemitism on campus. The proof of this is well-documented, including most recently in the published […]
NJA Disappointed by Andrew Bridgen MP’s Comment Comparing COVID-19 Vaccination to the Holocaust
The NJA is shocked and disappointed by a Tweet published on January 11 by Andrew Bridgen MP stating that the COVID-19 vaccination is “the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust”. Analogies and comparisons between the Holocaust and other events are rarely accurate and seldom helpful. Attempting to link the COVID-19 vaccination to the Holocaust […]