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London - largest rally against antisemitism since WWII

(JTA) — Police estimated that 50,000 people showed up for a march against antisemitism on Sunday in what reports are calling the largest such gathering in London since before World War II.

Organizers estimated that 60,000 attended the march, which was planned in reaction to the spike in antisemitism around the world that has accompanied the Israel-Hamas war that began on Oct. 7.

Speaking at the march, British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said Jews “will not be intimidated.”

“We must teach our children that the superheroes of our society are those who pursue peace and loving kindness, and not tho...

 

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