Published 3 years ago

Church to apologize to UK Jews 800 years after laws that led to their expulsion

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The church is planning a formal “act of repentance” for next year, the 800th anniversary of the Synod of Oxford. The laws ultimately led to the expulsion of England’s Jews in 1290. They were not officially readmitted until 1656.

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Yahoo News

Church to apologise for expulsion of Jews from medieval England

The Church of England will apologise for the anti-Semitic expulsion of Jews from medieval England for the first time, bishops have confirmed. In written questions submitted to the General Synod, the Church’s legislative body which finished sitting on Monday, church leaders revealed plans to offer an “act of repentance” in a move welcomed by Jewish groups who say the action is “better late than never”. The Church was instrumental in endorsing his…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Haaretz

Church of England to apologize to Jews eight centuries after their expulsion

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3 years ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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The Times of Israel

Church to apologize to UK Jews 800 years after laws that led to their expulsion

British Jewish leader says planned apology for antisemitic Synod of Oxford laws, which predated Church of England's creation by centuries, is 'better late than never'

3 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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CBN

Church of England Will Apologize for Its Role in Expelling Jews from Britain During Middle Ages

The Church of England will formally apologize for the banishment of Jews from medieval Britain.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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Ynet News

Church of England to apologize for 13th century anti-Semitic laws

Church plans a formal 'act of repentance' for next year, 800th anniversary of Synod of Oxford, set of rules that restricted Jews’ rights in England and which lead to their eventual expulsion from the kingdom in 1290

3 years ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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C of E to apologise for historic expulsion of Jews from England in 'act of repentance' - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis

The Church of England is due to offer an apology for the role of English churches in the expulsion of Jews in the 13th Century. Speaking at a meeting of the Ge

3 years ago

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