British Museum postpones Jewish Culture Month event over protest fears
Summary
The British Museum postponed a Jewish Culture Month event about ancient Israel and Judah after learning that many attendees planned to disrupt it. The museum rescheduled the event for early next month, aiming to protect the event and provide a safe environment for all participants.Key Facts
- The event was part of Jewish Culture Month, which features over 100 events across the UK celebrating Jewish history and culture.
- The talk was postponed because many registered attendees intended to cause disruptions.
- The British Museum said the postponement was to protect the event, not to reduce its importance.
- The museum will hold the rescheduled event next month and plans to offer a livestream.
- The Campaign Against Antisemitism criticized the postponement, saying it showed antisemitic groups won.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for government action to ensure the event happens.
- The Board of Deputies of British Jews is working with the museum to reschedule the event.
- Antisemitic attacks in London recently led to the terror threat level being raised to "severe."
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