New project launched to tackle antisemitism

A project has been launched to raise awareness of antisemitism and to help schools tackle it.

The Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation secured £5,000 to organise events in the county to discuss what antisemitism is and how to respond to it.

According to the foundation, faith-based hate crimes have increased over the last six years.

Nathan Hartley, Director of the B&NES Faith Foundation, said: "No one should have to suffer from hate because of their beliefs, culture, background or ethnicity."

"Every person has the right to believe in any faith or no faith, and to be proud of their cultural heritage," he added.