Two London Jewish schools close until Monday for 'safety of children'

From Saturday, October 7 to Tuesday, October 10, the CST recorded at least 89 antisemitic incidents across the UK. In comparison, they recorded 21 antisemitic incidents over the same four days in 2022.

Earlier this week, JFS headteacher Dr David Moody allowed students to not wear their blazers on the way to school. In a note to parents, he said: “The most important thing is to ensure the safe passage of students between home and school and to make sure that this school is set up to care for our children during the school day."

The school also lifted after-school detentions to enable pupils to travel home by school bus and added: "I think the badge of our school, which has been a safe haven for Jews for nearly 300 years, is important, but should students wish to not wear a blazer then I would understand that decision. As such, they will be optional for the next week.”