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@jane-n.bsky.social

@akivamcohen.bsky.social I thought you might find this interesting. Some unpleasantness here (UK) with right wing politicians trying to stir up anti-Muslim feeling. An excellent, thoughtful response from this Jewish publication. bsky.app/profile/dani...

Daniel Sugarman@danielsugarman.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Jewish News, which I am proud to work for as Deputy Editor, has published an editorial on this week's Iftar prayers in Trafalgar Square www.jewishnews.co.uk/voice-of-the...

Excerpt from the article:

"The question here is not really one of whether such prayer is in fact an attempt to “dominate” – or the more obvious explanation, that during Ramadan one breaks ones’ fast by eating very briefly just before and then more properly after the evening Maghrib prayer (yes, like our own Maariv prayer). Rather it is about whether one has the right to publicly express their religious identity in this country. In this specific instance, an event to mark a key event in the Islamic calendar had been openly and legally booked for Trafalgar Square. Muslims present had every right to pray as a part of that."

@jane-n.bsky.social · 8mo ago

@towerhamletsnow.bsky.social The temporary traffic lights at the junction of Grove Rd and Roman Rd are causing terrible congestion. They urgently need to be re-phased (or better still, removed).

@jane-n.bsky.social · 8mo ago

@jonnelledge.bsky.social I expect you already know this, but in case not: here's a special display of map-related books in the British Library bookshop (tying in with their fascinating Secret Maps exhibition).

Picture of books on display with Jonn's book in the centre.