London bakery owned by Jews vandalized

In the United States, the Israeli-inspired chain Tatte has drawn protests both in person and online, while the New York City Israeli bakery chain Breads recently faced unionization efforts that centered on the establishment’s “support of the genocide happening in Palestine." The vandalism of the new Gail’s quickly drew condemnation from Jewish leaders and groups in the UK, who said it reflected a broader trend of hostility towards Jewish businesses. Across the UK, companies and individuals are increasingly singled out by reference to their association real or otherwise to Israel, with an inevitable disproportionate impact on the Jewish community," said a spokesperson for the Board of Deputies of British Jews.

Author: Grace Gilson, JTA

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