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Activists outside a meeting of the Labour National Executive Committee in London which is expected to decide on whether to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and its examples, which has been the subject of a bitter row within the party over recent months.. Photo credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
November 10, 2021, 7:48 am
Nearly 100 universities have now adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism
The rise comes after universities were warned that they could have their funding cut if they refused to adopt the IHRA definition.
Robert Jenrick and Gavin Williamson
September 15, 2021, 3:07 pm
Robert Jenrick, Gavin Williamson and Dominic Raab ousted in cabinet reshuffle
Former communities, education and foreign secretaries, who had been vocal in their support for the community and against antisemitism, are demoted by Boris Johnson
By Lee Harpin
Protestors opposing antisemitism (Photo by Gabriele Holtermann-Gorden/Sipa USA)
September 15, 2021, 9:52 am
60 percent of councils yet to adopt IHRA are CONSERVATIVE
EXCLUSIVE: Complacent Tory-led authorities ignoring ministers on antisemitism definition, while five Labour-run bodies have not adopted it.
By Lee Harpin
Alex Sobel speaking in Parliament.
July 13, 2021, 9:15 am
Alex Sobel fears far-right gain with ‘slippery slope’ of uni free speech law
Leeds MP told the Commons he fears the government may 'not be able to control' the adverse impact of the legislation - including giving the green light to Holocaust denial on campus
By Lee Harpin
Tony Greenstein
June 18, 2021, 2:57 pm
‘Notorious antisemite’ in campaign to pressure school over charity donation
Manchester headteacher was forced into backtracking over a donation organised by her pupils to help both Israelis and Palestinians affected by violence.
By Lee Harpin
Textbook (Photo by Valentin Salja on Unsplash)
June 8, 2021, 3:17 pm
Two GCSE textbooks on Middle East withdrawn after complaints by Palestine group
British Committee for the Universities of Palestine claimed Pearson's material downplayed Arab suffering after 294 revisions by Jewish community groups
By Lee Harpin
Pupils at Hertsmere Jewish Primary School in Radlett were welcomed back with a colourful balloon arch as students returned to the classroom for the first time in two months. Pictured are Year 1 students Ella Starkowitz, Zack Wolfisz, Sophie Hall and Ethan Goodman with headteacher Rita Alak-Levi. Credit: Claire Jonas Photography
March 11, 2021, 3:46 pm
Voice of the Jewish News: The long road back starts at our schools
This week's editorial reflects on the pandemic's toll on the community's education
By Jewish News
Dinah Mandell with clear face mask user
March 4, 2021, 2:53 pm
Government responds to deaf teenager’s call for more support
Dinah, 17, has gained 35,000 signatures on her petition calling for more support for deaf students when school returns next week
By Josh Salisbury
Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson in his office at the Department of Education in Westminster,
January 11, 2021, 3:21 pm
‘Legally and morally wrong’ to force unis to accept IHRA, lawyers say in letter
Appeal published in The Guardian by eight prominent legal minds accuses education secretary Gavin Williamson of 'improper interference'
By Ellie Jacobs
Oxford University (Jewish News)
December 23, 2020, 10:36 am
Oxford University adopts international definition of antisemitism
Move comes after education secretary Gavin Williamson warned that institutions could face funding cuts if they refuse to back IHRA
By Tali Fraser
Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson in his office at the Department of Education in Westminster,
October 9, 2020, 1:36 pm
Gavin Williamson: Universities face cuts if they don’t adopt IHRA definition
Education secretary in stark warning to institutions after UJS report found just one in five had backed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition
By Jewish News Reporter
Young Israeli students on their first day back at school, at Gabrieli school, in Tel Aviv. September 01, 2020. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90
September 1, 2020, 4:33 pm
Jewish schools tell students and staff: Wear masks in corridors but not in class
JFS, JCoSS, Yavneh and Hasmonean among top schools trying to protect pupils and teachers from Covid-19 as they return to the classroom
By Jack Mendel
Stock photo of children outside a school.
March 18, 2020, 6:51 pm
‘Education of our children will be transformed’ experts warn as schools close
Leading educators issue concern as schools shut across the country, with teachers and students facing the prospect of working remotely for the foreseeable future
By Jack Mendel
Sajid Javid addressing CFoI
October 3, 2018, 2:21 pm
Sajid Javid: Brother’s school Israel trip inspires my support for Jewish state
Home Secretary tells packed meeting of Conservative Friends of Israel at the party's conference that he'll always remain a steadfast supporter of the Jewish state
By Justin Cohen
Gavin Williamson speaking at the CFI event
January 31, 2018, 12:09 pm
New defence secretary tells CFI: ‘Britain will always be Israel’s friend’
Gavin Williamson chooses the Conservative Friends of Israel parliamentary reception to make one of his first public appearances in his new role
By Jenni Frazer
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