Press Releases

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

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

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.

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,

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

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 National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sir Howard Bernstein, a towering figure in both the Jewish community and the city of Manchester. Sir Howard, who died at the age of 71 after a period of illness, was widely credited as one of the

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently condemns the decision by St Pancras Church to host a concert featuring Roger Waters, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), and Lowkey. This event, organised by Double Down News and titled “Rock for Palestine,” took place on June 21. Roger Waters’ shows have featured profoundly antisemitic

Approximately 150 participants engaged directly with Parliamentary candidates from the five main political parties, discussing policies and issues critical to the Jewish community, including Israel and antisemitism, at a two hour Zoom event organised by the National Jewish Assembly. The five speakers, all of whom are contesting seats with large

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) vehemently condemns the Labour Party’s recent pledge to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state as part of their election manifesto. This irresponsible and misguided promise undermines the peace process and jeopardises Israel’s security by rewarding terrorism and setting a dangerous precedent for terrorist organisations worldwide. NJA

By Gary Mond, Chairman, National Jewish Assembly The National Jewish Assembly, which I chair, never takes any side regarding internal Israeli politics. We were silent on the issue of judicial reform prior to the current war. Furthermore, prior to Israel’s autumn 2022 election, we made no comment on the deal

The National Jewish Assembly (NJA) is appalled by the lenient sentence handed down to Gabriel Abdullah, the 34-year-old man who terrorised staff at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green with a knife while demanding their views on Israel and Palestine. Abdullah was arrested in January and initially charged with a