July 4th Hate Rally Against Jews in London

Jewish Journal ^ | 6-29-15 | Ilana Angel

[SJackson]

This is the actual event flyer, as is the one below.

Over the weekend I saw the following post on Facebook. It was shared by a friend of a friend in London. I read it in disbelief and stared at the event’s publicity posters for what felt like forever. I thought it must be a joke and so I Googled it and quickly realized not only was it happening, but there was nothing police could do to stop it.

It is shocking and heartbreaking this will take place and I am saddened for the people of London, particularly those who live in the Golders Green neighborhood. The world is a dark and scary place and while my first thought was to look away and hide in the shadows, I simply cannot. What would it say about me as a Jew, a mother, an inhabitant of this planet, if I read about this rally and did not share my disgust, shock, fear, and anger on the platform I am blessed to have? What am I teaching my son if I say nothing? What am I telling the people who are planning this rally if I do not stand up and tell them what they are doing is wrong?

Here is what I read on Facebook:

An Open Letter & Request to all of my non Jewish Friends and Jewish friends outside of the UK.

July 4th, whilst essentially an American holiday, has long been associated with independence, freedom, celebrated in the USA by all regardless of religion, class, creed or race. However, 4th July 2015, here, in London, and indeed more specifically my neighborhood, just a 10 minute walk from my front door, we will play host to probably the most deeply distressing event in recent times to specifically target Jews living in the UK, and yes that includes me.

As most of you know, I never play the minority card and rarely do I talk about my specific religious beliefs, they are after all my own, and I respect everybody else’s choices. I’m truly humbled by how accommodating many of you have been when it has come to my odd dietary requirements or missed social events due to clashes with Jewish holidays. However, to say I’m troubled by what’s coming is a huge understatement.

A far right group is planning a rally in the heartland of the London Jewish community against what it calls "Jewification of Britain". They will march through my neighborhood, and intend to burn copies of the Talmud (Jewish holy book) because of its anti-white teaching, ironic as Ashkenazi Jews like myself are white. Believe it or not despite 1000s of requests, the Home Office and Metropolitan Police can do nothing to stop the 4 July protest from happening. The rally is not about free speech but a deliberate attempt to provoke tension and anti-Semitism. Indeed, July 4th is a Saturday, and it’s been specifically chosen as Saturday is the Jewish day of rest, when most Jews will be walking to synagogues in the very same area.

I kid you not this is the agenda for the rally in two weeks’ time: 1) The illegality of the Shomrim Police 2) What is Jewification? 3) International Jewry, the devils own hand 4) Why the holocaust didn’t happen 5) George Galloways 30 minute slot on Israel 6) A recorded audio speech by Joshua Bonehill

Attached are a couple of flyers for the event, to give you an idea of the seriousness of the situation. This is not some random Facebook post or chain email, it’s a personal message from me. Can I please urge you to share the email / post with your friends and family to raise awareness of the dark situation that is developing on my doorstep. This isn’t Berlin 1938, its London 2015!! I end by quoting JFK, who was actually quoting Edmund Burke: For evil men to accomplish their purpose it is only necessary that good men should do nothing.

The two images I have posted are the actual posters for the event. Facebook decided to delete them from their site, along with the link to the event.

I respect a person’s right to believe what they believe, pray to whoever they want to pray to, and love whoever they want. I have no tolerance however for hate, violence, and ignorance. The people organizing this rally have more to worry about than Jews. I am a Jew and I know God and he is not going to be pleased. Let’s not forget his son was a Jew.

I am sending my support to the Jewish community of Golders Green in London. I will keep them, along with the police and those who will bravely go stand up against the hate in my prayers. They may not be able to stop the rally, but know there are people who stand with you and pray for a better world. We are here and we are keeping the faith.

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[Uversabound]

Um, I hate to ask, but are not Jews white?

Yeah jaw dropped.

[SJackson]

No one keeps state, but in Israel about 90% are white, higher depending how you consider some Sephardic Jews from Africa. Probably more minorities in the US, some might say 15% to 20%, depending how you count Hispanics. Of course by US standards, most Sephardic Jews should probably be Hispanics since the mostly came here via Spanish possessions in the new world. And Portugese, Brazil. Benjamin Cardozo was probably the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice, but he's un-hispaniced since his family lived in English speaking colonies since the 17th century. He was un-Hispaniced for sure under Carter when the census decided Portugese (Brazil) weren't Hispanic. Race is very confusing when you make things up as you go along.

To the hate community, no, white Jews aren't white.

[SJackson]

Could be, but there’s plenty of neo Nazis and assorted Jew haters in Europe. Wouldn’t have to be muslims.

[rmlew]

Dumb ass Nazis and traitors to Western civilization are allied with the communists and Islamists, or are at least useful idiots for them. These untermenschen Nazis should be sterilized.

[SunkenCiv]

So, is George Galloway going to be speaking?