Code to contribute to the public good which, includes promoting an understanding of different cultures and diversity.
“There is a continuing blind spot when it comes to Israel. Our audiences have a right to expect high-quality, impartial and accurate content.”
Writing on Facebook after the interview, Rabbi Sylvester said: “I was told that I was there as a rabbi to talk about celebrating Chanukah while Israel is at war. When I got on for the live broadcast, there was no mention of Chanukah, just a barrage of aggressive political questions.”
Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) condemned the BBC for “anti-Jewish” bias and said it would be writing to the broadcaster.
A spokesperson for CAA called the interview “absolutely despicable”.
"This is one of the starkest examples of anti-Jewish BBC bias that we have ever encountered. When you invite a Rabbi to discuss Chanukah in wartime, the bare minimum is to ask questions about Chanukah."
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