British Jews Need Consistent Anti-Racist Solidarity, Not Just Crisis Response
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/david-davidi-brown. "I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown | The Guardian." April 20, 2026. www.theguardian.com
The Gist
The author argues that Jewish people in Britain are facing serious antisemitic attacks and growing fear, but their usual anti-racist allies aren't supporting them consistently like they do other minorities. He's calling for progressives to step up and show the same solidarity to Jews that they would to any other group facing racism and violence.
Conclusion
Anti-racists and progressives must extend consistent solidarity to Jews facing rising antisemitism, applying the same principles they use for other minorities
Premises
- Jews in Britain are experiencing unprecedented fear and isolation due to rising antisemitic attacks, including recent arson attempts on synagogues
- Last year was the deadliest for Jewish communities globally in three decades, with 20 lives lost to antisemitic attacks in 2025
- Many British Jews are considering leaving the UK or hiding their Jewish identity due to harassment and violence
- Anti-racist allies have failed to consistently support Jews with the same solidarity they show other minorities facing prejudice
- Jews face distinct forms of racism that allies must understand, including conflation with Israeli government actions
- Prosecution rates for antisemitic hate crimes remain too low despite Jews being disproportionately targeted for religiously motivated attacks
Assumptions
- Anti-racist principles should be applied consistently across all minority groups
- Jews constitute a legitimate minority group deserving of protection from racism
- There is a meaningful distinction between criticizing Israeli government policies and targeting Jews generally
- Progressive allies have a moral obligation to support all minorities facing discrimination
- Visible solidarity and consistent support are effective deterrents against hate crimes