Chag Pesach Sameach from Yachad. For many, this festival comes against a backdrop of deep anxiety and concern about ongoing war and Jewish life in the UK. Yet Pesach offers a powerful reminder that a better future is possible. Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful Pesach.

Our Statement on Israel's New Death Penalty Law. Full statement here: yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

We are appalled by the arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green. As police investigate it as an antisemitic hate crime, we must be clear that antisemitism and hatred have no place in our society. Our full statement: yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

Our statement on yesterday's attack on Temple Israel in Michigan: yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

Join us this evening with Iranian academic, lecturer and author, Arash Azizi for an in-depth discussion of the Israel-U.S. war with Iran. Please note the new start time: 7pm (UK) Register here: secure.yachad.org.uk/page/188024/...

Join us for a webinar with Iran expert, academic and author Arash Azizi. This is an opportunity to discuss how the war is being perceived and experienced from Iran and crucially what is likely to happen with the regime. Register here: yachad.org.uk/IranWebinar

Our statement on the ongoing war in the Middle East. yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

Join us for our event this Thursday at 6.30pm in north London. We will be joined by Gisha to discuss the situation in Gaza today — and what it could mean for the future in Israel-Palestine. Book tickets here: newisraelfund.org.uk/beyond-the-c...

Buy tickets for our event next week with former journalist and author @panievsky.bsky.social discussing how media manipulation and disinformation shapes public debate. Tickets: www.yachad.org.uk/events

Join us on Thursday 4th December at 7.30pm in north London, for a discussion with Ayala Panievsky and Magen Inon on the challenges facing the media in Israel, the UK, and globally in the context of the Israel-Gaza war. Book tickets: yachad.org.uk/events

Our statement on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

Tomorrow is 2 years since 7 October 2023. The pain of that day and the last 2 years is unfathomable. Join us on 19/10 to honour the innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives lost. We wish you well over Sukkot. May the next year bring safety & peace for all. newisraelfund.org.uk/7th-october-...

Our statement following yesterday’s hideous attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester. yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

Join us on Thursday 21st August at 7pm, on Zoom, for expert insights from Dr Rob Geist Pinfold on Israel's Gaza disengagement in 2005, including discussion on misconceptions around the issue, and the Israeli government's current plans in Gaza and the West Bank. Register at www.yachad.org.uk/events

Our statement on Sunday's march. In solidarity with the Chief Executive Rabbis of Progressive Judaism. yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

Our statement on the UK government's announcement regarding the possible recognition of Palestine.

The words and actions of the Israeli government have made their intentions clear. This war must end. Staying silent in the face of the human suffering in Gaza is an affront to our Jewish values. We demand action is taken to stop this immediately.

Progressive Jewish clergy bodies call on Board of Deputies to reconsider sanctions on 36 deputies who spoke against Gaza war, based on “…vital values of moral conscience, freedom of speech, and respectful debate within our tradition.” Full statement: www.liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/cler...

Gazans desperately trying to reach aid are being shot dead. On the ground hungry Palestinians are being killed. Underground the hostages are suffocating. This isn’t security, it’s politics. As we wait for politicians to end this, people are dying for nothing. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

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Our statement on Iranian and Israeli missile strikes, on 15 June 2025. yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

We wholeheartedly support the UK government decision to sanction extremist ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Last year hundreds of British Jews & Israelis in the UK wrote to the British PM calling for sanctions against these ministers. Our statement: yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

There’s still time to sign our letter to the Prime Minister - the government needs to know that many British Jews support an end to the the horrific war in Gaza & want an immediate return of all hostages. Please sign & share: yachad.org.uk/StarmerLetter

If you want to make it known that many members of the Jewish community are horrified by the continuation of war, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza & the abandonment of the hostages sign this letter. Your voice does not have to go unreported and unheard 👇🏼 yachad.org.uk/StarmerLetter

600 days in captivity. A number that no one could have ever imagined. We stand with the families of the 58 remaining hostages in calling for a ceasefire that will bring home all of their loved ones and end the war.

Horrific news to wake up to this morning- a deadly shooting took place near the Jewish Museum in DC, with two murdered. Our thoughts are with their loved ones & all those affected. Jewish communities shouldn’t have to live in fear. There’s absolutely no justification for this.

Breaking the Silence has always been a key partner of ours. They’ve helped us educate on the reality of occupation, be it through tours in the West Bank or events in the UK. We’re grateful for their constant support. If you can please donate & support: www.drove.com/campaign/67d...

#Jewish teaching urges us to ‘seek peace’, ‘pursue justice’, and defend the vulnerable and oppressed. The call of British Rabbis to the British government: ‘Save their soul from death, keep them alive in famine’ (Psalm 33:19) #AidToGazaNow @Yachad.bsky.social

British rabbis in an important call to the UK government: "...there are religious leaders here who reject the cruelty of the denial of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza as a tool of warfare: and who are distraught at the desertion of the hostages there.” www.thejc.com/news/uk/uk-r...

Really pleased to be speaking at this demo on Sunday, 3pm in Whitehall. Please join us to show your solidarity with Israelis protesting against the war and in support of democracy👇🏽

Today Israel marks 77 years of independence. Some thoughts on Yom Ha’atzmaut, in hopes of true freedom for all.

Today is the eve of Yom HaZikaron - Israel’s memorial day. We’ll be supporting the joint Israeli Palestinian memorial service from London. We’re grateful to the Israelis and Palestinians who will join us this evening. Details of the event are here: t.co/Hdzm56s3Ad

Ami Ayalon, former head of the Shin Bet, writing in the @theguardian.com asks Israel's friends and allies - gvts and diaspora Jewish communities - to join the struggle to end the war. 'be a friend of the Israeli people – and not its disastrous government.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Differences of opinion about israel continue to emerge in the British Jewish community. Today, a long list of rabbis writing in the @financialtimes.com ‘An end to the bombing; and end to the siege; and the safe release of hostages’ archive.ph/4xRUi

This year marks 80 years since the liberation of Bergen Belsen. On the eve of Yom HaShoah, we’ll join the @yomhashoahuk commemoration ceremony. On Yom HaShoah we remember the 6 million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. ‘Never again’ must truly mean never again. yomhashoah.org.uk

Chag Sameach to all those celebrating. It's hard to celebrate a holiday centered on freedom as so many people remain trapped in war. Too many families are yearning for their loved ones to come home. Our thoughts are with those fighting to free the hostages & to end the war.

In this week’s @jewishnews.bsky.social - two letters worth paying attention to: The first signed by former heads of Israel’s security establishment, the second signed by 250 hostage families & released hostages - both calling for an end to the war & return of all hostages.

Free speech is a cornerstone of democracy. The decision to ban the entry of these MPs is another step the Israeli gov is taking in shutting down free speech & criticism from within and from abroad. Our full statement: yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

British Rabbis who have recently visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories with Yachad have released a statement regarding the increasing violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank. @jewishnews.bsky.social

Israeli strikes on Gaza continue to intensify, resulting in more fatalities and casualties, tensions grow between the US, Israel and Iran, all while 59 Israeli hostages are still in Gaza. Full statement on the escalation: yachad.org.uk/statement-2-...

Join our team! We are recruiting for a temporary administrator. For more details and to apply, go to: yachad.org.uk/yachad-vacan... Deadline: 3 April

Join Yachad and New Israel Fund at 7pm on Sunday 23rd March for an emergency briefing on the resumption of war and the undoing of Israeli democracy. @noalandau.bsky.social @mickeygitzin.bsky.social Register now: secure.yachad.org.uk/page/168082/...

The Israeli government has resumed the war in Gazas. Hundreds were killed over night. 59 hostages remain in Hamas captivity. This war will not end Hamas. It will certainly continue to kill innocent civilians in Gaza, and almost certainly lead to the deaths of more hostages.

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Today we joined hostage families and thousands of people in Jerusalem to pay respects & saying goodbye to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas. Our thoughts are with Yarden and the whole family who fought so hard to bring them home.

1/3 Tomorrow Hamas will release the bodies of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, as well as Oded Lifshitz. They were all taken from their homes in Nir Oz on Oct 7th 2023. Kfir was 9 months old. Ariel was 4 years old. Their families have been fighting & hoping for their safe return.

Yesterday President Trump outlined his vision for the Middle East: transferring Palestinians out of Gaza with no option to return. This should be called out for what it is: ethnic cleansing. This plan is dangerous and must be stopped. Full statement: yachad.org.uk/trumpgaza0225/

Yesterday President Trump outlined his vision for the Middle East: transferring Palestinians out of Gaza with no option to return. This should be called out for what it is: ethnic cleansing. This plan is dangerous and must be stopped. Full statement: yachad.org.uk/trumpgaza0225/

1/2 After waiting for hours with baited breath and watching the utter chaos unfold – eight hostages have been released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. After 15 months in captivity – Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud (below) and Gadi Mozes are free alongside 5 Thai hostages –

1/2 President Trump's proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza is being hailed by the Israeli far-right. The UK gov must stand against forcing the transfer of Palestinians from their homes. We need a viable Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel. www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-and...