‘An epidemic’: is antisemitism out of control in the UK? – The Latest

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of antisemitism in the UK following recent attacks and explores potential responses.

The stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, north-west London, has become the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks. So is rising antisemitism now a national emergency? And is more security for the Jewish community really the answer? Helen Pidd is joined by columnist Rafael Behr – watch on YouTube . Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

People in this episode

Host: Helen Pidd

Guest: Rafael Behr

Topics covered

• antisemitism
• security
• Jewish community
• national emergency
• attacks

Keywords

• antisemitism
• Golders Green
• Jewish community
• security
• attacks

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Golders Green, UK

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