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Mazal tov to The Jewish Weekly!
BY HE MRS TZIPI HOTOVELY
On the fifth anniversary of the publication of The Jewish Weekly, I would like to extend my congratulations to all who are involved in ensuring that the newspaper continues to thrive – mazal tov! The newspaper is a key institution within the Jewish community in the UK and so it is a real pleasure to be able to celebrate this important milestone. I am very grateful for the continued support that The Jewish Weekly gives to the State of Israel, providing its readers with key reports and information on the reality from within Israel. From reporting on the growing successes emanating from
the historic Abraham Accords to writing about the impressive growth of Israel’s tech industry, and from discussing British tourism to Israel to reporting on my successful visit to the University of Cambridge, The Jewish Weekly has covered many key stories on a wide range of issues. The paper is a true friend of Israel and I very much look forward to seeing it go from strength to strength over the next five years, and beyond. During my time in the UK, I have continually been impressed by the strength of Britain’s Jewish community and the vibrancy of Jewish life here. Whether that be the diverse landscape of UK shuls, the many Jewish charities seeking to improve the lives of Jews in the UK and others around the world, or indeed our Jewish schools that provide an impressive level of education to our children, these are rightly all sources of pride for the community. The connection with the young
generation is of great importance to me and I very much enjoy getting to meet university students and primary school children alike. Through meeting young Jewish people around the UK, I am often inspired by their deep curiosity and I very much hope that many will take the opportunity to travel to Israel in the near future, particularly after two years of being unable to do so. Yet, whilst speaking of the many positives of Jewish life in the UK, we must also mention antisemitism, which represents a real challenge. According to the recent 2021 annual report on antisemitism by the Community Security Trust, we have seen a 34% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2021 when compared to the previous year. This is incredibly worrying and shows the need for us to continue to be vocal in fighting against antisemitism within our society. I am pleased to say that our partners in the UK government are similarly worried about the rise in
I am very grateful for the continued support that The Jewish Weekly gives to the State of Israel, providing its readers with key reports and information on the reality from within Israel.
antisemitism and are committed to combating it. The images and reports that we have seen coming out of Ukraine in recent days are truly devastating and we hope and pray for peace. As Foreign Minister Lapid stated this week, “Israel will be part of the international effort to assist the people of Ukraine. We have a moral, historical, and ethical obligation to be part of this effort”. I am also proud to say that Israel has donated 100 tons worth of emergency aid in a shipment to Ukraine. The shipment contained thousands of coats, blankets, sleeping bags, medical supplies, tents, and water purification equipment – in order to support the Ukrainian people at this time. Additionally, it has been heartwarming to see the various humanitarian initiatives launched by organisations and individuals from the UK’s Jewish community. As we recognise the achievements of The Jewish Weekly on reaching the milestone of its fifth anniversary, once again, I wish the paper and its readers mazal tov and I look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries of this important publication over the coming years. HE Mrs Tzipi Hotovely is the 18th Ambassador of Israel to the Court of St James’s, and the first woman to be appointed to the position.
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CharityExtra has raised over £2 million for victims of the ongoing war in Ukraine in just 48 hours. The online crowdfunding platform has hosted two campaigns for the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine and Tikva, a charity that supports homeless children in Ukraine. Donations will deliver packages of emergency food supplies and essential needs, as well as to protect children who are either vulnerable or the victims of the conflict. The campaigns launched on Sunday morning and have exceeded targets with the vast majority of donations originating from the UK. The result reflects the generosity of the
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public and effectiveness of crowdfunding in times of crisis. “The world has been gripped by the tragic events taking place in Ukraine,” said Yitzi Bude, founder, CharityExtra. “The harrowing footage and images coming out of the country show just how much the Ukrainian people need our help. It was a no-brainer for us to help in the best way we could and we have been overwhelmed by the incredible reaction from the public. We are all humans and it is deplorable that such events can still take place in the 21st century. We must do all we can to help.” To donate: www.charityextra.com/ ukraine or www.charityextra.com/ tikvaemergencyappeal WHAT’S INSIDE THIS WEEK 02 News 16 Letters 18 Opinion 21 Games 22 Community 32 Features
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