SilverDuck Traveller

Traveller, Retired RS Teacher, fascinated by Religions; T. Cert, B.A.(hons.), M.A (Kings, London); not old just older;

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

@Phoenixcinema #StarWarsRiseofSkywalker why go to any other cinema? Today, warm, comfortable seats, excellent screens and sound, good snacks and yummy cafe.
Thank you. Please retweet if you are a Finchley person and send your followers here.

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

@DeputyGrocott @willesdencem it is beautiful, peaceful and full of fascinating heritage stories

[OurFightUk @OurFightUk]

📰 "He's the Mayor of London. He really should be here. This is not political, it's not religious. There were non-Jews killed, there were Druze murdered, people from all over the world and there was a Brit, Londoner Jake Marlowe, all murdered. He needs to recognise everything in his city, and this is a major event in his city. It's wrong that he hasn't been."

Jo Woolfe, Nova Exhibition chair, questions why Sadiq Khan has not yet attended the exhibition, despite multiple invitations, in Jewish News.

https://t.co/gwiEJ5vo5A

@JewishNewsUK @MayorofLondon @novaexhibition

[CFoI @CFoI]

Following the Government’s request for the Charity Commission to investigate UK charities with links to Israeli settlements, CFI Honorary President Lord Polak CBE challenged ministers on whether the same scrutiny is being applied elsewhere:

"If the Government is investigating UK charities with links to disputed areas, is it also examining charities that support the IRGC, the Muslim Brotherhood, or Palestinian rejectionist groups - or are Jewish charities being singled out?"

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

@adamboxer1 @Lisa_0Connor @adamboxer1 would it be possible for you to do a similar assembly for the students?

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

By sheer coincidence, it was my turn to do Thought For The Day at TTA this morning, so I chose to talk about the horrific attack in Golders Green yesterday, and what it means to be a Jew in 2026 Britain.

Please give it a few minutes of your time if you can.

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

Watch and think!

[United Synagogue @UnitedSynagogue]

Firebombing of Kenton United Synagogue

"We are yet again deeply saddened by the arson attacks that have taken place this weekend, including the attack on Kenton United Synagogue, one of our own communities.

"A synagogue is not just a building, it is a place of worship, community and – theoretically – safety. To target it in this way is a deeply disturbing act that strikes at the heart of Jewish life. Thank God no one was hurt and we are grateful to the emergency services and Community Security Trust for their swift response today.

"The Government and local police forces have responded well to the recent appalling attacks including Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation and Hatzola ambulances, but it is clear that more must be done to prevent these attacks occurring at all. The Prime Minister should declare publicly what the Jewish community has known for some time: this is an epidemic of anti-Jewish hate.

"The Kenton community and the wider United Synagogue will not be deterred. Despite their shul being closed, just this morning, led by Rabbi Yehuda Black, the community held a busy shacharit minyan in a different location. They look forward to being back in their shul home very soon.

"We will not be intimidated, and we will remain strong and united in the face of hatred."

Saul Taylor
President
United Synagogue

[Yael Bar tur @yaelbt]

Of course some genius Israelis invented an app where you can scan a barcode and see who’s single in the shelter 😂

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

Jews have again had death by evil terrorists.
When people call to ‘Globalise the intifada’, they want dead Jews, terrorism, families shattered forever. We were reminded of atrocities, the Yom Kippur attack in Manchester to the Simchat Torah attack on October 7th in Israel.

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

❗ Breaking: Curriculum review proposals revealed

New curriculum in 2028: https://t.co/FeGHk6Mws4

Key policy proposals round-up: https://t.co/EUexYUw7xt

The subject-specific reccs here: https://t.co/RJ2u3YvOcT

And our Q&A with Becky Francis: https://t.co/8tFsLmUafW

[Maccabi Tel Aviv FC @MaccabiTLVFC]

Club statement

We acknowledge the efforts of the UK government and police to ensure both sets of fans can attend the match safely, and are grateful for the messages of support from across the footballing community and society at large.

We as a Club believe that football should be about bringing people together not driving them apart and no one should feel unsafe for simply wanting to come and support their team nor feel any hesitation about being accompanied by family and friends.

We have a strong track record in seeking to bring people together. We have been instrumental in bringing forward footballing talent from around the world irrespective of race or creed. Our first team squad consists of Muslims, Christian and Jewish players and our fan base also crosses the ethnic and religious divide. We have also been working tirelessly to stamp out racism within the more extreme elements of our fan base. Unfortunately, those issues are not restricted to Israeli football, and they are problems the sport has been grappling worldwide including in the UK.

It is clear, that various entrenched groups seek to malign the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan base, most of whom have no truck with racism or hooliganism of any kind, and are exploiting isolated incidents for their own social and political ends. The latest example is by people who have rushed to attribute to our fans the decision of the Tel Aviv police to cancel our derby match yesterday. It was not. It is easier to believe than to enquire especially when it suites an agenda. Our fans regularly travel all over Europe without incident and to suggest that the reason our fans cannot be allowed to travel is due to their behavior is an attempt to distort reality and to excuse the real underlying reasons for the decision to ban our fans. Our fans, the Jewish community know all too well this tactic and all are too familiar with where it can lead.

We are also concerned about the intervention of divisive figures who do not represent the values of our Club. We condemn all abhorrent views that have no place in football.

As a result of the hate-filled falsehoods, a toxic atmosphere has been created which makes the safety of our fans wishing to attend very much in doubt. Inflammatory rhetoric, trafficking in half-truths is never healthy, but in this particular case the remarks being generated are of the most concerning variety. Not for Maccabi Tel Aviv or football, but for the sake of society and its underlying values, maybe the agendas involved here should be looked at more closely.

The wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount and from hard lessons learned, we have taken the decision to decline any allocation offered on behalf of away fans and our decision should be understood in that context.

We hope that circumstances will change and look forward to being able to play in Birmingham in a sporting environment in the near future.

הודעת מועדון

אנו מוקירים את המאמצים של ממשלת בריטניה והמשטרה להבטיח כי שני מחנות האוהדים יוכלו להגיע למשחק בבטחה, ומודים על כל המסרים של תמיכה שקיבלנו מכל רחבי קהילת הכדורגל והחברה בכלל.

כמועדון, אנו מאמינים שכדורגל נועד לחבר בין אנשים, ולא להפריד ביניהם. אף אחד לא צריך לחוש בחוסר ביטחון רק משום שהוא מבקש לבוא ולעודד את קבוצתו, או להסס האם להגיע עם משפחתו וחבריו.

למועדון שלנו יש מסורת ארוכה של קירוב לבבות. אנחנו בין החלוצים בטיפוח כישרונות כדורגל מכל רחבי העולם, ללא קשר לגזע או לדת. סגל הקבוצה הבוגרת שלנו מורכב משחקנים מוסלמים, נוצרים ויהודים, ובסיס האוהדים שלנו חוצה גם הוא גבולות של מוצא ודת. אנו פועלים ללא לאות למגר גילויי גזענות בקרב גורמים קיצוניים במעגל האוהדים שלנו. למרבה הצער, תופעות אלו אינן ייחודיות לכדורגל הישראלי, אלא בעיה עולמית שהספורט כולו מתמודד עמה, גם בבריטניה.

ברור שקיימות קבוצות מושרשות היטב המבקשות להכפיש את ציבור אוהדי מכבי תל אביב, שרובם המוחלט מתנגד לגזענות ולאלימות מכל סוג, והן מנצלות מקרים בודדים לקידום מטרות חברתיות ופוליטיות משלהן. הדוגמא האחרונה היא של גורמים שמיהרו לייחס לאוהדינו את החלטת משטרת תל אביב לבטל את משחק הדרבי מאתמול. אך אין לכך כל יסוד. קל יותר להאמין מאשר לבדוק, במיוחד כשהדבר משרת אג’נדה. אוהדינו נוסעים בקביעות ברחבי אירופה ללא כל תקריות, ולכן לטעון כי אינם מורשים לנסוע בשל התנהגותם, היא עיוות המציאות וניסיון להצדיק את הסיבות האמיתיות מאחורי ההחלטה למנוע את נסיעתם. האוהדים שלנו והקהילה היהודית מכירים היטב את הטקטיקה הזאת ויודעים היטב לאן היא עלולה להוביל.

אנו גם מודאגים מהתערבותם של גורמים מפלגים שאינם מייצגים את ערכי המועדון שלנו. אנו מוקיעים כל השקפה נתעבת שאין לה מקום בעולם הכדורגל.

עקב השקרים מלאי השנאה הללו, נוצרה אווירה רעילה, המעוררת חשש אמיתי לביטחונם של האוהדים המבקשים להגיע למשחק. רטוריקה מסיתה וסחר בחצאי אמיתות לעולם אינם דבר בריא, אך במקרה זה מדובר בדברים מדאיגים במיוחד, לא רק עבור מכבי תל אביב או עולם הכדורגל, אלא למען החברה כולה וערכיה היסודיים. ייתכן וכדאי לבחון יותר לעומק את המניעים שמאחורי אותם גורמים.

שלומם וביטחונם של האוהדים שלנו עומדים בראש סדר העדיפויות שלנו. מתוך ניסיון מר מהעבר, ולקחים שנלמדו החלטנו לוותר על כל הקצאת כרטיסים שתוצע לנו עבור אוהדי חוץ, והחלטתנו צריכה להיות מובנת בהקשר זה.

אנו מקווים שהנסיבות ישתנו ומצפים לשוב ולשחק בברמינגהם בסביבה ספורטיבית בעתיד הקרוב.

[Arsen Ostrovsky @Ostrov_A]

After 738 days, indeed a new day has risen! 🇮🇱 💛

[Aviva Klompas @AvivaKlompas]

Evyatar David in the arms of his parents ❤️‍🩹

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

@RetirementTales My heart had a fox lair underneath it. The smell was appalling.

[Kosher @koshercockney]

@BoardofDeputies @StopTheHate_UK We must speak up! Release them now!

Thank you. Everyone should join the march

[Board of Deputies of British Jews @BoardofDeputies]

Join us this Sunday, 10th August, as we march through Central London to Downing Street, demanding the immediate release of the hostages. 🎗️

At the end of the march, we will rally to deliver a clear message:
No release of hostages — No recognition.

March with us. Speak up. Demand their release.

[Imtiaz Mahmood @ImtiazMadmood]

Basic History for the Uninformed:

1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state.

2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state.

3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state.

4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state.

5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Crusader Frankish and the Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state.

6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there were the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state.

7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine empire, not a Palestinian state.

8. there was the Sassanid-Persian Empire before the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state.

9. Before the Sassanid-Persian Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire again, not a Palestinian state.

10. there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state, before the Byzantine Empire.

11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Jewish Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state.

12. Before the Jewish Hasmonean state was the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire, not a Palestinian state.

13. Before the Hellenistic Seleucid empire, there was Alexander the Great's empire, not a Palestinian state.

14. Before Alexander the Great, there was the Persian Empire, not a Palestinian state.

15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state.

16. Before the Babylonian Empire, the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were not Palestinian states.

17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state.

18. Before the Kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state.

19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state.

There have been many governments there, but never a Palestine.

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

https://t.co/N7zeGBDUPQ

[SilverDuck Traveller @NaomiRetired]

@LionsOfZion_ORG 🇮🇱 ad nirztach

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

🇮🇱 🇮🇷 Who won the 12-day war between Israel and Iran?