OWEN JONES TELLS JEWISH LABOUR MEMBERS - PARTY MUST ACT ON LIVINGSTONE & WALKER
OWEN JONES TELLS JEWISH LABOUR MEMBERS - PARTY MUST ACT ON LIVINGSTONE & WALKER
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Inaugural Henry Smith Memorial Lecture a massive success
JLM's Annual Report
Following JLM's AGM, please click here to read JLM's Annual Report 2016, delivered at JLM's 109th AGM attended by members, MPs, Rabbis and Lords.
Urgent Call to Action: Dubs Amendment broken promise
The Jewish Labour Movement is dismayed that the Home Office has reversed its decision to accept any more unaccompanied child refugees via the Dubs amendment after March 2017. This means that only 350 unaccompanied minors will have been allowed to enter the UK under the amendment, which originally promised 3000 vulnerable children safe passage and resettlement in the UK.
Responding to the decision, Lord Alfred Dubs, who came to the UK on the Kindertransport responded to the government’s decision by saying that:
"Britain has a proud history of welcoming refugees. At a time when Donald Trump is banning refugees from America, it would be shameful if the UK followed suit by closing down this route to sanctuary for unaccompanied children just months after it was opened." […] "I urge the prime minister to show leadership by continuing and building on this programme, not shutting the door to some of the most vulnerable refugee children."
Read moreJLM Chair Warns Labour 'Antisemitism Denial' Risks Becoming Institutionalised
Following the reported decision earlier this week by Labour's NEC to reject recommendations for limited disciplinary actions against those accused of antisemitism and bulling at Oxford University Labour Club in early 2016, the Jewish Chronicle have published an op-ed from JLM National Chair Jeremy Newmark.
The article warns that 'antisemitism denial' is at risk of becoming institutionalised with the Labour Party.
You can read the article here.
The statement JLM released on this matter earlier this week can be found here.
NEC Decision on Oxford Students - JLM Statement
Responding to reports that Labour's NEC has voted to reject recommendations from an official investigation to take action against members of Oxford University Labour Club following allegations of antisemitism and bullying in early 2016, JLM Chair Jeremy Newmark commented:
"This decision rides roughshod over the concerns and experiences of our student members. They have confronted the impact of anti-Semitism at OULC first hand. They do not feel comfortable attending meetings of their own Labour club. This has been looked at by three inquiries and one investigation. They complainants have not heard from the Party for nearly a year - even to inform them of this decision. It is many months since Chakrabarti recommended an overhaul of the complaints and investigations process but seemingly nothing has changed.JLM is working with Labour Students and UJS to deliver training and education to prevent future incidents. However this problem can not be fixed without the backing of a disciplinary process that is fit for purpose. This decision shows just how far we still have to go."
Jeremy Newmark - National Chair, JLM
JLM Sessions at Limmud Conference 2016
Jewish Labour Movement Sessions at Limmud Conference 2016
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Session Title |
Presenter |
Session |
Time |
Room |
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Who or what is the problem between the Labour Party and Jews: and can it be repaired? |
Luke Akehurst, Andrew Gilbert, Maurice Glasman, Jon Lansman, Jeremy Newmark, Sarah Sackman |
Who better to give the answers than a peer ennobled by Ed Miliband; the chair of the Jewish Labour Movement; the Jewish Labour Candidate for Finchley & Golders Green from the last general election; the director of We Believe in Israel who is also secretary of Labour First, and in his first visit to Limmud the Jewish founder and chair of Momentum. |
Tuesday, 4.40pm |
15 Orange |
|
2016: the year of politics |
Luciana Berger MP |
The world of politics is ever changing, but 2016 has proved to be a year of political upheaval. From Brexit to the election of Donald Trump to the White House, join Luciana Berger MP, to discuss, debate and challenge the results of the past year, and where we go from here. |
Tuesday, 8.10pm |
23 Yellow |
|
The frontline against anti-Semitism |
Luciana Berger MP |
As a prominent Jewish MP, Luciana Berger is no stranger to being in the public eye. Hear her story of the abhorrent antisemitic abuse she has faced, the multiple convictions she has fought for and won, and her thoughts on how we can combat antisemitism wherever we find it. |
Wednesday, noon |
15 Orange |
|
Is Brexit good for the Jews? |
Simon Gordon, Annika Hernroth-Rothstein, Peter Mason, Jonathan Neumann, Ruvi Ziegler |
Did you succumb to Project Fear or the lies of the Leavers? Or maybe you just made up your mind based on the facts. However you voted, Brexit means Brexit. But is it good for the Jews? From the economy to EU-Israel relations, and shechitah to terrorism, this panel will consider how Brexit might impact the Jewish communities of the UK and Europe. |
Wednesday, 2.30pm |
11 Orange |
|
Doctor, Doctor, we need to work on our mental health services |
Luciana Berger MP |
As the former (first ever) Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health, Luciana Berger MP has spent much of her Parliamentary career campaigning for those whose voices are not often heard. Mental ill health doesn't discriminate, affects 1 in 4 of us in any given year, and our services are not up to scratch. Come and discuss tackling the stigma and discrimination that still persists and what more needs to be done to ensure real equality for mental health. |
Wednesday, 6.10pm |
11 Orange |
|
Strictly Limmud Dancing |
Ella Rose |
Experience the glitter, the glamour and excitement of the return of Strictly Limmud Dancing where six “celebrities” will be put through their paces by professionals to compete for the Nikki Millan trophy, and YOU decide who wins guided by four “experienced” judges. |
Tuesday, 8.10pm |
42 Marquee 3 |
Sessions that might be of interest to JLM members at Limmud Conference 2016
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Session Title |
Presenter |
Session |
Time |
Room |
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Post-Brexit, what can Israel teach us about building a shared society? |
Adam Ognall |
As the UK struggles with a spike in racism and xenophobia, what can we learn from Israel’s groundbreaking efforts to tackle these dangerous phenomena, create a shared vision for the future, and work towards a more equal society? |
Sunday, 8.10pm |
22 Yellow |
|
Jews and Muslims. This is not a dialogue - this is not interfaith |
Alex Fenton, Laura Janner-Klausner |
Laura Janner-Klausner and Alex Fenton have been working particularly in Bradford to change Muslim perceptions of Jews and Israel and Jewish perceptions of Muslims and Islam. Come and discuss this not-interfaith-dialogue and how it will impact on Britain for the future. |
Monday, 4.40pm |
21 Yellow |
|
Yachad youth: reflections from the West Bank |
Amos Schonfield |
Last September, 20 Jewish students and community leaders spent five days exploring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Learn about their experiences meeting Israeli and Palestinian peace activists, the IDF, and Israeli settlers, and hear their thoughts on how Zionists in the Diaspora can support Israelis and Palestinians striving for peace. |
Monday, 9.40pm |
12 Orange |
|
Why Jews should support Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party |
Andrew Gilbert, Jon Lansman, Anna Lawton, Barnaby Raine, Daniel Randall |
Some Jewish Labour Party members do support Jeremy Corbyn. On this panel four major figures give a perspective. Rhea Wolfson, once of RSY and JLC, is now on Labour's NEC; Jon Lansman set up Momentum and ran Tony Benn's 1988 campaign; Barnaby Raine is a Bundist non-Zionist; Daniel Randall is active in the RMT and the Alliance for Workers' Liberty. |
Tuesday, 1.15pm |
15 Orange |
|
The Syrian refugee crisis: A personal story |
Aisha & Nadia, Richard Verber |
Aisha and Nadia (not their real names) were forced to flee her home in Syria before being selected by the UK government to move to Britain as two of the 20,000 Syrian refugees to be given sanctuary here by 2020. As part of Limmud's Refugee Day, meet them both, hear their stories, and ask them questions about the crisis. |
Tuesday, 4.40pm |
11 Orange |
|
Why is the Labour Party in such a mess over Israel, Jews and antisemitism? |
Luke Akehurst |
Luke Akehurst uses his unique insider knowledge as a former Labour National Executive member and expert on the forces behind anti-Zionism to explain how and why the Labour Party has got into such a dire predicament regarding Israel, Jews and antisemitism. |
Tuesday, 8.10pm |
05 Red |
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Israeli security, 50 years on |
Ethan Schwartz |
Israel has controlled the West Bank and its civilian population since June 1967, yet leading former security officials say that Israel’s long-term security needs require a withdrawal from the West Bank and a political agreement with the Palestinian people. Join Yachad as we discuss how to ensure Israeli security after 50 years of occupation. |
Tuesday, 8.10pm |
14 Orange
|
JLM 100% election success rate at regional conferences
The Jewish Labour Movement (“JLM”) is pleased to announce key successes in the recent nationwide elections to the Labour Party Regional Boards. Three members of JLM’s National Executive were elected to Regional Boards, including the Chair and National Secretary. Labour Party Regional Boards are a critical part of the Labour Party’s structures and are involved in taking key decisions within their areas.
Read moreCable Street 80
On Sunday 9 October 2016, over 50 Jewish Labour activists and many more allies from across the Party marched to remember the Battle of Cable Street with pride and purpose. There was chanting and singing, led by ex-youth movementniks, of Ose Shalom, Hatikvah and even a rendition of Adon Olam to the tune of the Red Flag! The activists, religious, secular, young and old, former UJS presidents, movement workers and community leaders, were there to remember a seminal moment in Jewish Left history and to express their present commitment to progressive politics.
JLM Vice Chair Sarah Sackman's speech to the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street
Sarah Sackman, barrister, community campaigner and vice-chair of the Jewish Labour Movement - speech to the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.
Read moreRemembering Shimon Peres
Conference Floor standing to remember Shimon Peres
The entire Jewish Labour Movement is deeply saddened by the passing of Shimon Peres. Peres, whose life of 93 years spanned the creation of the State of Israel, its constant battles, setbacks, progress and efforts to finds peace with its neighbours, embodied the brilliance and weaknesses of the nation. Over a lifetime spent constantly at the heart of Israel’s public life Peres could be a hawk, a dove, an idealist, a pragmatist. At times brilliant, at others flawed – Shimon Peres came to stand as Israel incarnate.
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