Anti Semitism in Labour Party and Universities.

Welcome Bubbe I don't think I have seen your name before. I think whilst many of us have discussed anti semitism we may not know what that feels like. Venus and Bubbe are to my knowledge the only GNs who have declared themselves to be Jewish, and if they feel fearful I for one would not wish to dismiss those worries.

Venus speaks for me. And I am a Jew.

I am by and large an optimistic person but I feel fearful by the rise in overt anti-semitism.

Many of our generation were happy to move into homes further afield as we felt relatively safe and secure. And were happy to integrate without having to assimilate. Our youngsters are moving into homes near each other as they have experienced anti-semitism and they feel safer when living closer to other Jews. I wish I could feel less pessimistic.

1 meeting in six months.
How many meetings with the others since he was elected?

Obieone

Jeremy Corbyn has had one meeting since he became leader on 9th February with the Jewish Board of Deputies.

Jeremy Corbyn now has a mainstream platform for his troubling ideas and alliances. And with many of the electorate still feeling disaffected by modern politics, the scope for the vulerable to soak up his ideology is considerable.

Perhaps I might dismiss Corbyn as a joke if Jews in Britain and Europe weren't experiencing unprecedented levels of hostility.

Even before Mr. Crobyn's victory was confirmed, a poll of British Jews found 67% were concerned about his election as Labour leader. Now the member for Islington North has his party's mandate and details continue to emerge about his ideology, this sense of foreboding has only deepened.

A man who has been connected to Holocaust denier, Paul Eisen and asks us to be 'friends' with Hezbollah and Hamas does not have my confidence or my vote.

How often does Jeremy Corbyn meet with the Jewish community?

about not to

I perceive it comes from the far right, the far left and a section of Muslim extremists. Programmes such as Dispatches have previously filmed under cover in a number of mosques where inflammatory bile being spewed out to Jews among others was very evident. I believe certain Islamic schools have allowed their pupils to read anti semitic literature.

But it's right-wing anti-semitism on the rise Terri all this fuss about who JC is talking to is so much smoke and mirrors. And possibly another attempt to split the Labour party when it is moving to the left.

Not talking does nothing at all. You never know when a conversation may open a door or help towards a solution. It always concerns me when people think other people shouldn't be spoken to. What harm does a conversation do? If bridges are built when someone isn't in power it may lead to a solution when they are.

It's very current, in the news, some of us find it quite alarming that anti semitism is on the rise again, I see no reason why it should not be discussed.

Kauffmn is a 'rotten apple'. He's had his say . . . and day.

Jewish MPs are not going to ditch their political careers because of Corbyn. Leaders come and go.

Annibach

Terrorists have a habit of hiding military equipment among innocent people. I don't know about the event you are talking about, but it is usual for the Jewish military to give warnings on strikes if they feel there is a need to.

That is the thing with terrorist groups, they don't care who gets killed.

Talking only works if you are in a position of power.Years ago Corbyn was just a humble back bencher and could acheive nothing.He did not have to talk to the kind of people he welcomed.

Nobody expects left wing people on here to be thrilled about it, but it can't be swept under the carpet either.

The Labour party has a long and prestigious history of talking to extremist groups in the cause of peace and of course the people not interested in peace will continue to condemn them for this. Thanks for the reminder about Mo Mowlam Anniebach a woman who is not given the credit or acknowledgement she should have for her excellent work. The point is that talking has worked in the past, oppression and repression hasn't.

All this came up about Corbyn and McDonnell and their rather iffy friends from the past ever since he came into power.There has been enough coverage about it.

Not sure about that, leopards and spots come to mind!

Pergaps now he is leader he will change tack.

What incidents have you personal experience rose?

In what respect?! If you find it 'vile', why on earth are you reading it, never mind contributing?! Just asking!!!!!

A lot of people in this country are alarmed by the kind of people that Corbyn has been over attached to in the past.

Only the Corbyn supporters on the thread think it is 'vile'.

So Corbyn is a threat to the Jewish community, how strange over six new MP's at the last election are Jews, how strange Kauffman is one of our longest service MP's

I suppose Mo Molam was threat to the whole country when as N I Secretary she insisted on going into to the Maze prison to talk to the IRA. prisoners

And I suppose the persecuted by Palestine Israelis were right to blow up a hospital run by MSF which gave shelter to women and children , killing women , children and medical staff .

This thread is vile

trisher.

He only talks to terrorists? That's alright then!

Yes, I most certainly speak for ALL Jews. I am absolutely definite 100%. For those who do not believe what I am saying, just purchase a current copy of The Jewish Chronicle. It is individuals as well as groups. You will see the full extent of what I'm saying. It is horrific and I stand firm on this issue, like no other! Obviously an eye opener for some on here.