The National Jewish Assembly hosts a debate on the proposed Holocaust Memorial near Parliament
1 November 2022 7 Cheshvan 5783 The National Jewish Assembly was delighted to host its first Zoom Debate. The topic was “Should a Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre be built in Victoria Tower Gardens, near Parliament?” This was the first public debate ever on this subject. The NJA welcomed over 100 guests to the event, […]
NJA Speaker Event – Natasha Hausdorff, Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Efrat Perri
26 October 2022 1 Cheshvan 5783 The National Jewish Assembly was thrilled to host its third Speaker Event with guest speakers Natasha Hausdorff (UK Lawyers for Israel), Rabbi Menachem Margolin (Chairman of the European Jewish Association), and Efrat Perri (Director of Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Embassy in the UK). Each speaker delivered a presentation […]
National Jewish Assembly Endorses the Jewish Chronicle’s Petition to Probe the BBC
On October 20, the Jewish Chronicle launched a petition to demand a probe into the BBC’s coverage of Jews and Israel. The National Jewish Association (NJA) strongly endorses this petition and has circulated it to our entire membership base. Please follow this link to sign the petition. Gary Mond, Chairman of the NJA, commented that […]
NJA Launches Youth Wing – Young NJA
The National Jewish Assembly is excited to launch its dedicated youth wing, the Young NJA. It will be chaired by Michael Rowe, aged 22, who has worked across multiple Jewish organizations and is currently a board member of the West Midlands Friends of Israel, and Birmingham World Jewish Relief. The Young NJA offers a platform for […]
National Jewish Assembly Raises UK-Israel Affairs in Letter to Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
National Jewish Assembly Vice Chairman Steven Winston has written and submitted a formal letter to Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs raising key issues in contemporary UK-Israel relations. As a conduit for communicating the view of British Jewry to government and other decision-makers, the NJA understands the […]
NJA Condemns Union Boss Mick Whelan for Anti-Israel Hate at Labour Fringe Meeting
The National Jewish Assembly categorically denounces the blatant untruths peddled by Mick Whelan, General Secretary of ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen) during a fringe Labour conference event. During an event titled ‘Now is the time to speak up for Palestine’, Whelan described the Palestinian territories as the “biggest open prison in the […]
NJA Represented at European Jewish Association and European Jewish Community Centre Rosh Hashanah Reception in Brussels
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) extends its congratulations to the European Jewish Association (EJA) and European Jewish Community Centre for the success of its annual Rosh Hashanah Reception. The EJA is the largest federation of Jewish organizations and communities across Europe. The EJA aims to strengthen Jewish identity and expand Jewish activities in Europe and […]
Major corporate sponsors withdraws support for Forest Green Rovers FC over club’s anti-Israel stance
The National Jewish Assembly applauds the principled action of ethical pet care company Hownd in terminating its corporate sponsorship of the Forest Green Rovers football club over the club’s anti-Israel stance. Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince persistently misappropriates his football club to spread anti-Israel hate and promulgate support for Palestinians. Jonathan Metliss, Chairman of […]
NJA welcomes Charity Commission investigation into City University Student Union and NUS suspension of president Shima Dallali amid antisemitism concerns
The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) welcomes the decision by the Charity Commission to open a probe into the City University Student Union relating to an attempt to drop the IHRA definition of antisemitism and to launch a BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) campaign against Israel. The NJA also commends the National Union of Student (NUS) for […]
Israeli Ambassador Hotovely extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The National Jewish Assembly extends its gratitude to Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Tzipi Hotovely, for her heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In a video released by the Embassy of Israel in London, Ambassador Hotovely assured the UK public that “Israel stands with you during this sad and […]