OPINION: London’s response to graffiti attack has been heartfelt After a spate of antisemitic vandalism including at South Hampstead Synagogue, its rabbi reflects on the overwhelming outpouring of concern and support 22737159-1-1-640x400.jpg Board condemns anti-Islamic slogans spray-painted near Brixton mosque BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER

THE DAILY EDITION Thursday, January 2, 2020

ANALYSIS ELI LEVIN OPINION: London’s response to graffiti attack has been heartfelt After a spate of antisemitic vandalism including at South Hampstead Synagogue, its rabbi reflects on the overwhelming outpouring of concern and support

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Tributes paid to Kindertransport refugee Hermann Hirschberger, who dies aged 93 German-born survivor came to the UK in the wake of Kristallnacht and helped to win improved pensions for his peers

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