Jewish Life In The UK
An introduction to Jewish life in Britain – our culture, religion, and history. We will explore the diversity within the Jewish community, both in the UK and globally, learn about Jewish traditions, practices, and ways of life, and understand the Jewish connection to the land of Israel. You will also learn about the particular forms of racism and bigotry that Jews face and how you can be an ally in the fight against it.
Introduction
The Jewish Lifecycle
Festivals & Holy Days
History of Jews in Britain
Arrival with William the Conqueror | Persecution in Medieval England | Secret Jews & The Readmission | Spanish & Portuguese Jews | Jews from the German States | Establishing the Community | Jews Enter Politics | Eastern European Immigration | The Rise of Fascism | Post-War Jews | Jews in Britain Today | History of Jews in Britain: Test Your Knowledge
Antisemitism
The Oldest Hatred | Antisemitism & The Church | Jews & Money: The Making of a Myth | Blood Libel – Made in England | The Dreyfus Affair | Protocols of Zion: A Hoax of Hate | ‘The Final Solution’: Nazism & The Holocaust | Soviet Antisemitism | The IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism | Antisemitism Today & How To Be An Ally To Jews | Antisemitism: Test Your Knowledge
