A BBC Radio 4 special programme looking into the relationships of British Jews and Israel
Dr Jonathan Boyd
David Baker’s Jewish identity and faith have always been central to who he is - and so is his affiliation with Israel. But he has been re-evaluating that relationship since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023 and the war in Gaza.
For many decades after the founding of Israel, most British Jews were unequivocal in their support. And that is still the case for many Jews in Britain. But there is evidence that those ties are weakening for a younger generation, and some older Jews, too, are criticising the actions of Israel’s current right-wing government and the devastation of Gaza.
In a search for answers, David talks to other British Jews who are responding in different ways, including JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd, who shares the latest data.
Listen to the full programme:
Presenter: David Baker
Producer: Jo Glanville
Executive Producer: Robert Nicholson
A Whistledown Production for BBC Radio 4
Dr Jonathan Boyd
Executive Director
Dr Jonathan Boyd
Executive Director
Jonathan has been Executive Director of JPR since 2010, having previously held research and policy positions at the JDC International Centre for Community Development in...
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