Jeremy Corbyn: How he is making British Jews nervous enough to consider leaving With the rise of Labour Party leader and accused anti-Semite Jeremy Corbyn, Britain grappling with its decision to leave the European Union and Prime Minister Theresa May facing criticism over Brexit, Jewish community members are concerned—concerned enough to consider leaving. Eric Berger Sept. 5, 2018
Jewish tensions heat up over Western Wall prayer space Leaders of the Conservative and Reform Jewish movements fear that the actions of Israeli politicians in recent weeks may contribute to a widening gap between Israel and Diaspora Jews. Eric Berger July 13, 2018
Menaced by extremists and migrants, European Jews increasingly feel abandoned by government Jews in France and elsewhere in Europe now face not only traditional anti-Semitism from the far-right, but also from far-left parts of European society and from Muslim immigrant communities. The focal point is a “biased view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” Eric Berger June 8, 2018
Coffee dates, Shabbat dinners, text study—and answers to the ‘big questions,’ courtesy of Hillel As part of an experiential seminar this past year, fellowships programs ran on 51 campuses, serving 1,200 students; in the fall, Hillel plans to offer fellowships on 100 campuses and hopes to attract some 3,000 students. Eric Berger May 23, 2018
