6 Ways You Can Help Jewish People Feel Less Alone

Jewish people make up just 0.5% of the UK population – and only 0.2% of the world – and for many of us, we’ve never felt more alone. We need your allyship more than you know.

1.      Talk about what’s happening

Write your own posts. Share other people’s. Start conversations. Most people outside the Jewish community have no idea how bad things have become – not because they don’t care, but because no one’s told them. If you’re not Jewish, your voice might reach people we can’t. We can’t create change until more people know something needs to change.

2.      Don’t add disclaimers

Avoid adding disclaimers before commenting on antisemitism. It’s unhelpful to say things like: “I don’t understand everything about the Middle East, but [e.g. I’m saddened to hear what’s happening to British Jews]” or “What’s happening in Gaza is terrible but [e.g. the vandalism of a London synagogue has frightened my Jewish friends].”

Antisemitism is wrong. Full stop. It doesn’t need context, balancing acts, or “both sides” framing. Adding those only reinforces the false idea that Jews are collectively responsible and must justify our right to safety.

3.      Have real conversations

Some of the most meaningful support I’ve received has come from people who simply asked, “Can I talk to you about this?” People who genuinely wanted to understand what life is like right now. They were open to hearing difficult things, willing to have their assumptions gently challenged, and thoughtful in how they responded. Those conversations matter.

4.      Be visible in your support

You might worry about saying the wrong thing - but silence is far more damaging than imperfect words. Visibility matters. It tells others it’s safe to speak up. It tells us we’re not alone.

5.      Call it out when you see it

If someone makes a “joke” about Jewish people, implies that all Jews are responsible for Israel’s actions, or starts veering into conspiracy theories - say something. Even a simple “that’s not OK” can make a difference.

6.      Don’t wait for a tragedy

Antisemitism doesn’t only show up in extremes. Be proactive, not just reactive.

Being an ally isn’t about perfection - it’s about presence. And for Jewish people right now, your presence matters more than ever.

Being an ally doesn’t mean having all the answers. It means showing up, speaking up, and standing alongside us. Right now, that matters more than you can imagine.