The Jewish Community Has Been Reduced To A Political Football
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Richard Kuper
JVL Introduction
Many Jewish groups are appalled at the thought of a Conservative victory and everything that would represent. They are all working flat out for a Labour victory.
Here is Em Hilton, writer and Jewish activist, and organiser for Jews Against Boris
There are differences amongst the various groups and we are keen to encourage the widest possible dialogue about what we share and where we differ.
This article was originally published by Huffington Post on Tue 26 Nov 2019. Read the original here.
The Jewish Community Has Been Reduced To A Political Football
The idea that Boris Johnson would create a safe environment for Jews is a dangerous lie, Jewish activist Em Hilton writes.
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Ephraim Mirvis was being described yesterday as Orthodox Chief Rabbi.
I assume – therefore – that he represents – at most – a minority of Jews.
How did he get into the position? Was he elected or was he appointed?
If elected or appointed – by whom?
Jeremy Corbyn was elected as Leader of the Labour Party by 300,000 members – equivalent to the entire UK Jewish community in number.
On the basis of a democratic mandate, Mr Corbyn is clearly far more authoritative than Mr Mirvis.