Rabbi Jonathan Romain on BBC Reporting of Israel and British Jews
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Rabbi Jonathan Romain discusses the representation of Britain's Jewish communities in UK media, particularly the BBC, amidst the Middle East crisis.
Rabbi Jonathan Romain discusses how Britain’s Jewish communities are represented in UK media, particularly the BBC, against the backdrop of the current Middle East crisis. We examine the diversity of opinion among British Jews on Israel and the Netanyahu government, the meaning and use of the term "Zionism", and the distinction between criticism of Israel and antisemitism. We also explore the rising reports of antisemitic incidents in the UK, the impact of events in the Middle East on community relations, the development of interfaith work between Jews and Muslims, and the level of religious literacy within BBC newsrooms and public service broadcasting more widely. Have your say in the government's consultation by 10 March: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/britains-story-the-next-chapter-the-bbc-royal-charter-review-green-paper-and-public-consultation/britains-story-the-next-chapter-bbc-royal-charter-review-green-paper-and-public-consultation Suggested answers: British Broadcasting Challenge: https://britishbroadcastingchallenge.com/ The Sandford St Martin Trust…
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