Britain's Jews: Confidence, Maturity, Anxiety

Britain's Jews is a challenging look at Jewish life in the UK today, depicting what it is like to be Jewish in 21st century Britain and why Jewish life is still a subject of fascination. Based on conversations with Jews from all walks of life, it is a detailed and fair assessment of the community's strengths and weaknesses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Jews in Britain have achieved remarkable success in various fields, including business, politics, media, science, and the arts, despite facing significant poverty and disadvantage. Their long history in Britain, dating back over 200 years, has made them an integral part of the national fabric, and they have often been overlooked as a minority. However, periodic outbursts of antisemitism or conflicts in the Middle East have brought attention to their presence. British Jews have also been successful in organizing themselves, setting an example for other immigrant communities and Jewish communities worldwide. They wear their distinctions lightly and give back quietly, supporting newly arrived minorities and using their experience to help others.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472987235