'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Society & Lifestyle
'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

For the first time, Derek, a Jew living in Edgware, has decided to conceal his kippah in public following the Golders Green attack. While he feels safe in his synagogue, he notes increased security and a heavy silence within the community in response to antisemitism. Adam Wagner, a human rights lawyer, also shares his fears about safety while traveling to synagogue, yet remains determined to observe Shabbat.

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