2026 | Norway | Jewish Heritage Protection Jews United investigated the proposed auction of Torah fragments and Jewish historical artefacts associated with the Nazi era in Norway, raising concerns over their provenance, possible wartime looting and the commercial sale of sacred Jewish property. The initiative sought to establish the rightful ownership of the items, examine potential restitution claims and encourage the responsible handling and preservation of Jewish religious

2026 | Norway | Jewish Heritage Protection Jews United initiated a transparency investigation into Swiss government funding of archaeological, cultural and civil-society projects in Israel and Judea and Samaria. A detailed information request was prepared for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, seeking disclosure of grant recipients, funding amounts, due-diligence procedures and safeguards for Jewish heritage sites. The investigation also seeks to establish wheth

14 May 2026 | London | Religious Freedom Jews United joined JCC London, Rabbi Herschel Gluck OBE and Jeremy Stein in a delegation to the Belgian Embassy in London, challenging the criminal prosecution of two mohalim (ritual circumcisers) in Antwerp. The delegation presented a legal and practical proposal to safeguard the Jewish practice of brit milah while maintaining appropriate child-safety standards. Drawing on established practices in the United Kingdom, Germany and Franc

September–October 2026 | London | NHS Accountability and Religious Freedom Jews United challenged Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust following its refusal to permit a sukkah for Jewish patients, visitors and staff during Sukkot. In a written response dated 25 September 2026, the Trust confirmed that it had considered the request but refused it because of concerns that protests and demonstrations near its Westminster location could make it difficult to protect patients,

Challenging Bias and Inaccurate Reporting on Israel and Jewish Heritage Jews United has challenged reporting by international news organisations concerning Jerusalem, Jewish religious sites and Israeli public affairs. Our recent activities include formal correspondence concerning Sky News coverage of Silwan, reporting by Middle East Monitor and editorial practices at Qatar News Agency. Through evidence-based complaints and engagement with broadcasters and publishers, we seek

Challenging Inadequate Facilities for Jewish Patients at Homerton Hospital Homerton University Hospital serves one of London's largest Orthodox Jewish communities, including substantial numbers of Jewish patients and staff who rely on access to appropriate religious facilities and services. Jews United has been approached by Jewish patients and community members raising serious concerns about the inadequate conditions and lack of suitable facilities for observing Shabbos and

Promoting Accountability in Community Support Organisations Jews United is examining concerns raised about safeguarding practices, professional assessments, service delivery and the treatment of individuals and families by charitable and community organisations. Our work includes gathering evidence, reviewing public funding and governance arrangements, and considering the responsibilities of organisations entrusted with supporting vulnerable people. We seek fair procedures, i

Supporting Educational Continuity for Orthodox Jewish Schools in Hackney Jews United UK has supported efforts to secure suitable educational accommodation for Orthodox Jewish schools in Hackney, London. Following engagement surrounding the needs of local schools, progress was reported in August 2026 concerning temporary accommodation at the Oldhill building for TTL and Beis Yaakov. This work forms part of our wider commitment to protecting Jewish education, parental rights an

Defending Traditional Jewish Education in the United Kingdom Jews United has campaigned to protect the rights of Orthodox Jewish families and educational institutions in response to proposed changes to British education legislation and regulation. Our activities include parliamentary engagement, public representations and advocacy concerning parental rights, religious freedom, educational oversight and the preservation of traditional Torah education. We support effective chil

Raising Concerns About the Protection of Jewish Institutions Jews United has raised concerns about protests and public activities affecting Jewish communal and religious institutions, including events surrounding Edgware United Synagogue in London. Our advocacy has focused on the protection of Jewish worshippers and institutions, the consistent application of public-order protections, and the distinction between legitimate political protest and intimidation or discrimination.

Historic Daytime Jewish Access to Joseph's Tomb On 29 December 2025, Jews United reported a significant milestone in its longstanding Return to Yosef campaign: the first organised daytime Jewish visit to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem in approximately 25 years. The visit followed sustained advocacy and engagement with Israeli authorities, including participation in a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee discussion in June 2025. Our long-term objective remains the preservat

A meeting between Jews United in cooperation with the Jerusalem Klezmer Association for Jewish Culture, with Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime...

A journey in Siberia to create integration between Jews and locals, through klezmer playing and authentic Jewish culture of the...