British Museum postpones Jewish culture month lecture over protest fears
Summary
The British Museum postponed a lecture about ancient Israel and Judah planned for Jewish culture month due to concerns that protesters would disrupt the event. The museum said the event will be rescheduled when it can be held safely without interruptions.Key Facts
- The lecture was scheduled to be given by Dr. Paul Collins from the Middle East department.
- The talk was about archaeology and history related to ancient Israel and Judah, including events like the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem and the Maccabean revolt.
- The event was part of the first Jewish culture month in the UK.
- The museum postponed the event less than 24 hours before it was to happen because many registered attendees intended to disrupt it.
- The museum said it supports lawful protest but also must ensure safety and a good experience for all participants.
- The British Museum’s chair, George Osborne, shared the museum’s statement on social media.
- Critics including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, historian Simon Schama, and others said the postponement sends the wrong message about free speech and fighting antisemitism.
- The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned attempts to disrupt the event and expressed commitment to supporting Jewish culture month.
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