Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel
Richard Manville, a Manchester-born secular Jew, has decided to move to Israel due to rising antisemitism in the UK, calling the decision traumatic but necessary. He received hundreds of abusive messages after speaking publicly about his plans, highlighting the hostility he and others face. While most British Jews remain, a recent survey indicates one in five are considering emigrating to Israel within five years.
- ▪Richard Manville is moving from Salford to Israel due to antisemitism.
- ▪He received hundreds of abusive messages after going public with his decision.
- ▪A recent survey shows one in five British Jews are considering moving to Israel in the next five years.
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Manchester born and bred, but moving to IsraelRichard 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.
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