Jewish supermodel Caprice Bourret has said she no longer feels safe in the city amid rising antisemitism.
Bourret was born in California and moved to London when she was 25. As well as modeling for famous brands she is a media personality and a socialite.
In a recent interview with MailOnline, Bourret revealed her fears over being openly Jewish in London.
She said that she took her mezuzah down as she was “afraid of the safety” of her children, adding that she “doesn’t recognise this country anymore".
According to the Community Security Trust (CST), antisemitic incidents in the UK have reached an all-time high. The CST recorded over 4,000 in 2023 — the highest number since records began.
She said: “It’s such a terrible time to be Jewish because of the hate we can and do receive.
"I don’t recognise this country anymore. Nobody should feel afraid or intimidated because of their religion. The whole concept is bizarre to me, but it’s happening right now."
Bourret lives in West London with her husband Ty Comfort and their two sons, both 11 years old.
Rising antisemitism has, she said, “made me closer to Judaism and the community a lot closer”.
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