Charlotte Church’s Big Sing was not antisemitic

I’m Jewish and attended the Big Sing in Caerphilly led by Charlotte Church (Charlotte Church denies antisemitism after singing pro-Palestinian song, 26 February). I would have noticed if the event was antisemitic. It was an exemplary singalong where ordinary people got together to call for peace and a future for the Palestinian people. In the long and noble tradition of Welsh solidarity with oppressed people all around the world, the songs were drawn from several traditions – African American spirituals, traditional Welsh songs and hymns, and Palestinian songs. The 7 October atrocity in Israel was acknowledged and abhorred, and the event was not political. The act of singing (not chanting) is a spiritual act of collective humanity, the reverse of polarising hate. Accusing Charlotte Church and the audience of antisemitism is counterproductive, negative and destructive.
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