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Leeds students set the table to combat antisemitism

A new grassroots movement is handing out stickers, leaflets ….and falafel

March 28, 2024 12:58
The Table in Leeds (grassroots student movement)
Students at Leeds University are handing out stickers, leaflets...and falafel as a means of combating antisemitism on campus
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Jewish students in Leeds have organised a grassroots-level movement to hold discussions about Jewish identity and to combat antisemitism on campus.

This movement, known as The Table, was originally set up by second year student Shmuel von Weisl, who decided to set up a stall on campus shortly after October 7, saying that he saw “the world go upside down”, with the outpouring of antisemitism against Jewish students.

Shmuel and one other student began by handing out stickers from the table and displaying an Israeli flag.

The group has since grown to 60 members and a leadership team of 13, including non-Jewish members.