#jewish-community-security

#jewish-community-security

Josh Breslaw was looking forward to a homecoming gig with his band of two decades' standing. Oi Va Voi, a predominantly Jewish collective mixing traditional eastern European folk tunes with drum'n'bass and dance, were due to conclude a spring tour of Turkey with a gig in May at Bristol's Strange Brew club, plus one in Brighton where Breslaw lives. But then, after protests from local activists about both the band's past performances in Israel, and with Israeli singer Zohara, Strange Brew abruptly cancelled, citing the ongoing situation in Gaza.

"At a time when London's Jewish communities are coming together to begin the celebration of Hannukah, we know this attack will be the cause of not just terrible upset but also significant heightened concern about safety. "We were already working closely with partners, including the Community Security Trust, to provide an increased presence around synagogues and other community venues at this important time.