“I look forward to greater engagement with members of the Jewish community in the near future as we work together to eradicate antisemitism and intolerance in this country.”
SCoJeC director Ephraim Borowski and the group’s public affairs officer, Nicola Livingston, presented Ms Sturgeon with a copy of the group’s findings on the anxiety felt by Scottish Jews following an unprecedented rise in antisemitism following last summer’s Gaza conflict.
The SNP leader said she was concerned that some Jews were now hiding their identity or considering leaving Scotland .
Mr Borowski said: “We are very grateful to the First Minister for giving us so much of her time, and are reassured by her desire to engage personally with the community and address their concerns at first hand.
“We look forward to working with her and her government to make sure that Scotland is a place where Jewish people can feel welcome and at home, and above all safe and secure.”
