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On Anglo Jewry

ON ANGLO JEWRY

	EJP looks back on 350 years of history of Jews in the UK This year, on 31 October, Jews in the UK celebrate 350 years since their re-admittance to the British Isles.

William the Conqueror encouraged Jewish merchants and artisans from Northern France to move to his newly conquered land.

In the 350th year of Anglo Jewry, a British Lord reveals to EJP his hopes and fears for the community.

Today, the 300,000 strong affiliated British Jewish community is roughly split into three groups.

More On Anglo Jewry:

Nine famous British Jews As Britain is celebrating the 350th anniversary of Anglo Jewry, European Jewish Press selected nine famous British Jews for their influence in their country's history.		On Being Jewish in UK The European Jewish Press asked British Jews’ views on how they feel being Jewish today in U.K.

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