British Jew Leaves UK for Israel Citing 'Intolerable' Antisemitism
Richard Manville, a lifelong UK resident, joins growing number of British Jews considering emigration amid rising antisemitic abuse
Quick Look
- Richard Manville, a self-described proud secular Jew who has lived in Salford all his life, is leaving the UK for Israel citing intolerable antisemitism.
- He told BBC's Judith Moritz that making the move was traumatic, as he never thought he'd leave his home.
- His decision was reinforced by hundreds of abusive messages he received online after speaking publicly about leaving.
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Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life - but now he's leaving Salford for Israel, because he says the antisemitism in Britain is intolerable. A self-described proud secular Jew, he told the BBC's Judith Moritz that making the move was a traumatic experience, as he never thought he'd leave his home. But Richard's mind is made up, reinforced by hundreds of abusive messages he received online after speaking publicly about his decision to leave. Most British Jews say they have no intention of going anywhere, but Richard isn't alone. A recent survey suggests that one in five are thinking about leaving for Israel in the next five years.
