RECORDING OF 'Courage and Commitment: Allies Against Antisemitism' with Julie Siddiqi and Charlotte Bannister-Parker

What allies are already doing and what comes next

2020 Torah Panel event with Julie Siddiqi MBE, Revd Canon Charlotte Bannister-Parker, and Matthew Freeman

Monday 11^th May at 8 pm BST (3 pm Eastern) on Zoom

Amid rising antisemitism in the UK, this conversation features Julie Siddiqi, co-founder of Nisa-Nashim, and Revd Canon Charlotte Bannister-Parker, sharing the actions they have taken in response to rising levels of anti-Jewish hate and violence. During this panel, chaired by Matthew Freeman, we’ll explore what meaningful allyship looks like now—and the next steps friends and colleagues of all faiths and none can take to support the UK Jewish community.

The Revd Canon Dr Charlotte Bannister-Parker is a priest in the Church of England, an interfaith speaker, and the founder of the Hope4Creation Foundation. Her work has long brought together faith, justice, and public service, with a particular commitment to environmental and community action. She is an alumna and current faculty member of the Senior Faith in Leadership Programme.

Julie Siddiqi MBE is a mentor, consultant, and activist with a particular focus on Jewish-Muslim relations, gender equality, and social action. She is a co-founder of Nisa-Nashim and The Big Iftar and has worked for many years in grassroots community organising and interfaith work. She is an alumna and past faculty member of the Senior Faith in Leadership Programme.

Matthew Freeman is an American DEI consultant, facilitator, and author, and founder of Dialectix Consulting. He has worked widely with organisations in the US and internationally to build more inclusive cultures and strengthen dialogue across difference. Together with Dr Tamra Wright, he runs ‘Radical Resilience for Faith-Based Leaders’, an online course that helps leaders flourish in challenging times. Matthew regularly visits the UK as part of the faculty of the Senior Faith in Leadership Programme.

Header image: women's solidarity gathering in Golders Green.