Jewish heritage is being cancelled in Britain.
We understand that the Russell-Cotes Museum in Bournemouth has scrapped an exhibition on the illustrious history of the city’s Jewish community over fears of “protest” and “security risks”.
This is utterly shameful.
At a time when British Jews are facing unprecedented levels of antisemitism and families are hiding their identity for fear of abuse or even violence, British institutions should be standing firm in support of Jewish life, not silencing it. Instead, a museum has chosen to extinguish Jewish culture in the face of threats from an antisemitic mob.
When British Jews cannot celebrate and share their history in peace, what does that say about Britain today?
When British institutions cower to threats from a mob over the rights of law-abiding communities to share their stories and celebrate their positive contribution to British life, what has happened to British values?
The council and museum must urgently explain themselves.
If you are fed up with authorities putting the mob first, march with us this Sunday in central London. It is time to make a change.
Sign up at http://antisemitism.org/march.
Posted Sep 3, 2025, 6:23 PM UTC