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British Jews (often referred to collectively, but imprecisely, as Anglo Jewry) are British subjects of Jewish descent or religion who maintain a connection to the Jewish community, either through actively practising Judaism or through cultural and historical affiliation.

The United Kingdom contains the second largest Jewish population in Europe. British Jews span a range of religious affiliations, from the Haredi communities to the large segment of Jews who are entirely secular.

History

See main article, History of the Jews in England