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David Davidi-Brown

David Davidi-Brown

The Guardian

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I welcome this £250m to protect Jewish communities. But what good is it if the hatred persists?

When arsonists attacked Finchley Reform Synagogue earlier this year, the physical damage was mercifully limited. The fear travelled much further. For...

14.07.2026 10

The Guardian

David Davidi-Brown

I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever

Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London was my community for several years. This was a place where I found belonging, singing at Friday night...

20.04.2026 30

The Guardian

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As Jewish ambulances are set ablaze, we must quell the flames of hate from Golders Green to the West Bank

A few weeks ago in Tel Aviv, on my first days there – before what has now become an extended stay due to the war – I stopped at a small place to...

23.03.2026 50

The Guardian

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Here in Tel Aviv, even in the midst of war, the Israelis and Palestinians I work with hold on to one another’s humanity

First, if you are lucky, there is a loud warning alert on your phone. Then the sirens scream from all around you. Within seconds, people move quickly...

18.03.2026 30

The Guardian

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