United Synagogue

This conviction sends an unequivocal message: no position of authority or standing can ever place an abuser beyond accountability. I pay tribute to the courage of the victim in coming forward and to all those who worked tirelessly to ensure that justice would be done. I hope this conviction will give strength and reassurance to other victims of abuse. They must know that they will be heard, believed and supported.

The annual AJEX parade, which this year will also be marking 90 years since the Battle of Cable Street, is a remarkable event that everyone in our community should join if they can. It is a time when we recognise and commemorate the contribution that British Jews have made to the security and freedom of our country. Sunday 15th November, 2pm The Cenotaph, Whitehall, SW Photo Credit: Stan Kaye Photography

Antisemitism is the ultimate othering, often driven by ignorance which is the enemy of the cohesive and empathetic society we wish to build for all citizens. With this in mind, the Bell Review reveals a deeply troubling level of antisemitism in our schools and colleges and is a painful indication of how far the situation has deteriorated. I commend Sir David Bell for his important work and hope that recognising antisemitism as a potential safeguarding concern will prove to be a significant step towards protecting Jewish pupils. I also welcome the Government’s decision to adopt all 27 of its recommendations and look forward to seeing them implemented in full.