Jeremy Corbyn, Labour Leader, Defends Sharing Seder With Jewdas Photo Jeremy Corbyn, center, has been at war with a sizable section of lawmakers from his Labour Party, many of whom say he would not make a credible prime minister. Credit Ben Stansall/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images LONDON — After days of damaging headlines, a crisis over anti-Semitism within Britain’s opposition Labour Party seemed to be fading, following reassuring statements and a contrite — if belated — apology from its leader, Jeremy Corbyn.
But for his critics, actions speak louder than words, and on Monday there was a new chorus of criticism when it emerged that Mr. Corbyn had attended a Passover event organized by Jewdas, a left-wing Jewish group that is highly critical of mainstream Jewish organizations and of Israel.
Jewdas describes itself as a forum for “radical voices for the alternative diaspora.” It has called Israel a “steaming pile of sewage,” while criticizing those who organized recent protests aga..