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Yom HaShoah commemorated around the Jewish world BY DAVID SAFFER

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Jews across the world have commemorated Yom HaShoah in the past 24 hours. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, President Isaac Herzog and Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu were among Israeli leaders to honour family members and victims of the Holocaust in a state ceremony at the Knesset’s Chagall State Hall this morning. Israel came to a standstill for a two-minute siren in memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust yesterday. The Israeli flag flew at half-staff whilst TV channels ran documentaries. An official State ceremony took place at Yad Vashem last night. Bennett and Herzog delivered addresses. Yad Vashem’s chairman Dani Dayan lit the memorial torch. Dr. Moshe Meron spoke on behalf of the survivors. Yad Vashem broadcast the ceremony live online in various languages. Holocaust Memorial Day in Israel was based on ‘Transports to Extinction: The Deportation of the Jews during the Holocaust.’ “The Holocaust is an unprecedented event in human history,” said Bennett. “Even the most difficult wars today are not the Holocaust and are not comparable to the Holocaust. No event in history, cruel as it may have been, is comparable to the Holocaust, the extermination of Europe’s Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators. “Never, in any place or during

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any time, has one people acted to destroy another in such a planned, systematic and indifferent way, from a place of absolute ideology and not out of utilitarianism. The Nazis did not kill Jews to take their jobs or their homes. The Nazis sought to hunt all Jews and exterminate every last one of them. “A Jew in the Holocaust had no way of escape. No way to surrender, nowhere to be expelled to, no way of escape by conversion or change of behaviour. Nothing. Because the extermination was carried out based on if you were

a Jew, regardless of your actions.” He added, “The Holocaust is the ultimate, absolute expression of thousands of years of antisemitism. Hate is an easy emotion to operate and inflame. This darkest aspect of the human psyche sometimes erupts in the form of blind hatred for the other. That if only they would disappear, all problems would be solved. “Whenever we are tempted to believe that we have entered a new, liberal, modern era in which people no longer hold on to Jew hatred, reality awakens us to the truth. Our critical imperative is

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to stand up for our own fate. Rely only on ourselves. To be strong and never apologise for our very existence or our success. “We have built a strong and prosperous Jewish state in the Land of Israel. The goal, which we have no choice but to meet, is that the State of Israel must be the strongest. To have the strongest army, with the best air force, with the bravest fighters, with the most sophisticated Mossad and Israel Security Agency, and above all, with the deepest conviction in the righteousness of our path. “The State of Israel is strong. We are building bridges to new and old friends and deepening our alliances. But alongside our friends and allies near and far, we must remember a basic truth. We will only be able to exist in our country if we deepen our roots in our land.” Bennett continued, “Building the State of Israel, the Jewish state in the Land of Israel, is in fact our victory over those who sought to wipe us out. Let us all embrace and safeguard our country. In the State of Israel, we have one army, one government, one Knesset and one nation, the people of Israel. When we are united, no external enemy can beat us.” Herzog vowed to keep the memory of those murdered to Holocaust survivors. “It is we who bear the duty to teach the lessons of the Holocaust and to hand them down, from Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 generation to generation,” he said. “We stand no chance, nor have we any justification as a people and as a state, if we do not remember forever what happened to our people, in the ghettos, in the basements of the Gestapo, in the execution pits, in the death trains, in the extermination camps, in the crematoria, and in every other place where the image of humanity was lost and no trace of compassion survived. “It is not only history that binds us as a people, and that our shared future is a firm foundation for deepening connections between us, no less so than our past. We must continue building our nation such that it will flourish, grow, and rise to every

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challenge. “Casting doubt on Israel’s right to exist is not legitimate diplomacy but pure antisemitism, which must be uprooted. We must continue fighting against ugly expressions of antisemitism, which is returning to rear its head in many places in the world, including on social media. And we must make clear that even today, eight decades after the darkest abyss in the annals of human history, the antisemitism threatening our people is a crime against humanity.” Addressing survivors directly, Herzog concluded, “Even as your numbers dwindle, our obligations toward you only grow, and they must be seen and heard from every edge of the earth. You are the pillar

of fire before our camp. You provide us with inspiration and hope, and you instil in us faith in the righteousness of our cause and in our willingness to move forward.” Bundestag President Barbel Bas was among dignitaries that included Supreme Court President Justice Esther Hayut, Yad Vashem’s Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau and Dani Dayan, government ministers, chief rabbis and heads of security services. Bas was welcomed at the Knesset by Speaker Mickey Levy at an official ceremony. In the guestbook, Bas wrote, “The lessons of the Holocaust require us to never tolerate the emergence and spread of antisemitism. Germany’s responsibility has not ended. We stand with Israel.” Prior to arriving at the Knesset, Bas and Levy toured Yad Vashem. Levy noted, “Your participation in the ceremonies is a significant expression of the special connection between our countries, the historical responsibility that Germany has taken for the crimes of the Holocaust, and Germany’s commitment to the security of the State of Israel.” Bas also met with former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau. Before the state ceremony, Bas attended a memorial service at the entrance to the Knesset where she lit a personal memorial candle in memory Irma Natan, who lived in Bas’ hometown of Duisburg. Nathan was head of the Jewish community until she was deported with her husband in April 1942 to the Izbica transit camp where they were murdered.

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Combat Antisemitism Movement, Zikaron BaSalon and the World Zionist Organisation have hosted global conversation with survivors this week. Audiences had the opportunity to ask live questions from five continents while hearing from antisemitism commissioners, ambassadors, mayors, members of governments and international institutions. Bennett hosted Holocaust survivor Aliza Landau at his office in Jerusalem. “Not a day goes by that I do not think about the sanctity of the responsibility that I bear, together with my colleagues, for the existence of the Jewish state in the land of Israel,” he told Landau. Landau told Israel’s leader, “I fulfilled my father’s will. I built a family. I have three children and seven grandchildren, this is my personal victory over the Nazis.” She added, “My message to the young people is that it is possible to overcome harsh traumas and remain a normative person and contribute.” “This is perhaps the last chance to physically interact with a Holocaust survivor for many people around the world,” said Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CAM CEO. “As Holocaust denial, trivialisation and appropriation are rising, it is vital that as many people around the world as possible hear from a Holocaust survivor first-hand about their experiences and the historical truth of the Holocaust. “We must then accept the torch of remembrance from them for future generations who will live in a world without survivors, to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten, manipulated or denied.” WHAT’S INSIDE THIS WEEK 04 News 15 Opinion 16 Games 18 Community 26 Feature

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30 survivors attend Yom HaShoah ceremony BY DAVID SAFFER

Thirty Holocaust survivors attended the Jewish community’s annual Yom HaShoah commemoration at Jewish Care’s Wohl Campus in Golders Green last night. Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Jewish organisations remembered the six million lives lost during the Shoah. Khan addressed the gathering, speaking of a need to remember those horrific events. Chief Rabbi Mirvis, Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl, Jewish Leadership Council Chair Keith Black and Lord Michael Levy delivered speeches, poems and prayers. Participants lit candles for loved ones as part of Maccabi GB’s Yellow Candle campaign. Alongside survivors, a choir from Sacks Morasha, Etz Chaim, Clore Tikva and Wohl Ilford Jewish primary schools performed with the Shabbaton choir. Ambassador Hotovely spoke about her family’s personal connection to the Shoah. Noting surging antisemitism around the world, she said, “Today, more than ever, in order to make sure ‘Never Again’ will mean just that, we need a strong Israel”. Mayor Kahn said, “The message of Yom HaShoah is that we must never forget and never let it happen again. Non-Jewish people must stand shoulder to shoulder with Jewish people, as we see sadly see antisemitism on the rise again, both in the UK and across Europe.” Chief Rabbi Mirvis referenced a need for

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people to learn from the Holocaust. “We will continue to hold your flame aloft,” he said. “We will continue to tell your story.” Neil Martin, Yom HaShoah UK, noted, “For the last two years, the national Yom HaShoah ceremony was forced to move online due to Coronavirus. With restrictions now eased, it was vital this year to enable as many survivors and refugees as possible, to gather in person.” Thousands of people across the UK watched a live stream of the ceremony. And in a display of unity there was a synchronised candle-lighting with over 100 participants across the UK and abroad, including March of the Living at Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland. The Yellow Candle project united the Jewish community and enabled over 32,000 flames

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to be lit worldwide to remember the lives cut short during the Holocaust. The initiative brought together communal organisations and households in the UK and worldwide. The theme was ‘Remembrance to Renewal’, meditating on the triumph and perseverance of Jewish life. Dan Fox, National, Chairman AJEX, “Today we remember the six million Jews who were eclipsed by the Nazi’s ‘Final Solution’ and grieve for their lives and all that they would have been. Let us not forget too that, as overwhelming as the evil of the Shoah was, Jews fought back. In the camps, in the ghettos, in the resistance movements, and in the allied militaries. Today, we stand in both mourning and inspiration and re-assert the promise of Never Again. “ Kisharon were one of many organisations to light memorial candles at supported living sites. Operations Director Hadassa Kessler, said, “The inhumanity shown to people with disabilities, coupled with my own family history makes Yom HaShoah an extremely moving day.” Hadassa’s grandfather survived Auschwitz and requested his camp tattoo be on his gravestone for future generations to ask why and remember the fate of Jews during the Shoah. She said, “My grandfather celebrated his liberation from Buchenwald on April 11th as his ‘birthday’. The family gathered together for a liberation dinner. Despite what he went through, he was always positive and found so much joy in his life and his family.”

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Antisemitism surges says Tel Aviv report BY ADAM MOSES

The Centre for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Humanities has published its 28th worldwide antisemitism annual report on the eve of Yom Hashoah Disturbing findings indicate a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents globally compared to the pre-pandemic year. Conspiracy theories cite the Israel and Hamas conflict in Gaza. The report is based on information from law enforcement authorities, media and Jewish organisations. Authors report a dramatic surge in incidents in the US, Canada, the UK, Germany and Australia alongside other countries. The increase is from Right and Left political movements and social networks. Prof. Uriya Shavit, Head of the Center, said, “In recent years the fight against antisemitism has enjoyed extensive resources worldwide, and yet, despite many important programs and initiatives, the number of antisemitic incidents, including violent assaults, is rapidly escalating. The easy thing is to say that more laws and more funding are required. But what we really need is a courageous and unsparing examination of the efficacy of existing strategies.” Shavit added, “Russian war crimes, accompanied by the cynical distortion of the

memory of the Holocaust, prove that some of those who declared their commitment to the fight against antisemitism, were not really serious about it, and had not truly learned the lessons of World War Two. The Jewish world must pull itself together and understand that the fight against antisemitism and the fight for liberal democratic values are one and Prof. Dina Porat the same.” Prof. Dina Porat, the centre’s founder, stressed a negative impact from social networks regarding antisemitism. Exposure to conspiracy theories include the Covid-19 virus being engineered and spread by Israel. Porat also noted Iran’s efforts to spread antisemitic propaganda. Dr. Inna Shtakser discussed state-sponsored antisemitism under Belarus’ leadership, Dr. Carl Yonker and Dr. Lev Topor described how antisemitic white supremacists are penetrating American conservatism and Dr. Ofir Winter analysed how the Arab world evaluated the Abraham Accords. The report illustrated the USA recorded 251 antisemitic incidents during the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2021. According to the American Jewish Committee, 2.6% of American Jews were victims

of antisemitic physical attacks in the past five years, the Anti-Defamation League recorded a 27% increase from 2020 in white supremacist antisemitic propaganda. In Europe, the Service de Protection de la Communauté Juive in cooperation with the French Ministry of Interior recorded 589 antisemitic incidents in 2021, CST in the UK noted 2,255 antisemitic incidents during the same period. German Police cited 3,028 antisemitic incidents. Last year German anti-vaxxers likened their situation to Jews in the Holocaust. Authors of the report argued this has led to “trivialisation” of the Holocaust. Regarding Operation PHOTOS: WIKIMEDIA Guardian of the Walls authors stated that the conflict “exposed an unacceptable reality, when Israel defends itself, Jews across the world are attacked”. Social media networks played a major role with great concern being the dark web as it shelters extremists and antisemitic content openly spread. The report also noted that Iran invests funding in spreading antisemitic propaganda focusing campaigns in the US and Latin America. Activity on social media has been unrelenting. Anti-vaxxers accuse Jews of developing vaccines for financial gain. They also introduced flawed comparisons between government-required vaccination and Jews in the Holocaust. The vaccines’ success and Israel’s vaccination campaign reinforced false accusations.

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CAA calls for university action Campaign Against Antisemitism has called on the University of Leeds to explain why it hasn’t taken action against a professor with a record of tweets that breach the International Definition of Antisemitism. CAA wrote to the University last year regarding Ray Bush, then a Professor of African Studies and Development Politics. The university acknowledged receipt of the letter but there has been no response or evidence of an investigation. Bush has retired and holds the prestigious position of Emeritus Professor. A CAA spokesperson said adoption of the definition was a first step. They noted, “Not only has the University of Leeds apparently failed to do so, but there is no indication that it launched any investigation at all. Instead, it has allowed Ray Bush to retire quietly and assume the prestigious position of emeritus professor, while continuing to advertise the offending Twitter account on its website.” CAA added that Bush’s tweets were a breach of the Definition. “Anyone airing and disseminating dangerous antisemitic views is not fit to be entrusted with the responsibility of teaching young people,” they explained. “It was important for the matter to be properly investigated and for consequences to follow. Leeds missed this opportunity to demonstrate that it takes the safety of its Jewish students seriously.”

Bnai Brith to honour Jewish rescuers during Shoah BY LILLY JOSEPH

The Bnai Brith World Centre in Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael holds a joint Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day today. The Yom HaShoah ceremony takes place at Bnai Brith Martyr’s Forest “Scroll of Fire” Plaza near Moshav Kesalon. The commemoration includes a ‘Jewish Rescuers Citation’ for 13 rescuers who operated in France, Holland, Germany, Slovakia, Lithuania, Czechia and Denmark. Testimonies will be heard from Holocaust survivors and rescuers. Sar-Shalom Jerbi of KKL-JNF, Dr. Haim V. Katz, Bnai Brith Chairman, Brigadier General Kobi Karni and Netherlands Ambassador to Israel, Hans Docter are also among speakers. The Martyr’s Forest is the largest joint Bnai Brith and KKL-JNF project. The “Scroll of Fire” created by sculptor Nathan Rapoport recalls the murder of the Jewish people during the Holocaust and redemption in the State of Israel. Bnai Brith and JRJ has recognised over 600 heroes since its inception in 2011. Recipients have been honoured from Germany, Holland, France, Slovakia, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Austria, Belarus, Italy, Poland,

Morocco, Algiers, Hungary and Belgium. Many Jewish rescue stories throughout Europe have yet to receive public recognition. Jewish saviours occupied Europe where they employed subterfuge, forgery, smuggling and other methods to ensure Jews survived or assisted in escaping others to safe havens. Among rescuers to be recognised is Anna van Dam-Drukker, a convert to Judaism. With rabbinical advice she obtained a falsified baptism certificate to assist Jews with the students’ underground movement in Amsterdam, headed by Righteous Among the Nations Piet Meerburg. Van Dam-Drukker smuggled hundreds of children from Amsterdam to remote villages. Arrested in 1943 and imprisoned in seven concentration camps, including Auschwitz where Dam-Drukker served as a doctor. After the war she helped find hidden children. Hubert Pollack operated with Captain Francis “Frank” Foley, a British intelligence officer in Berlin, and his supervisor, Wilfred Israel, at the Hilfsverein (Relief Organiaation of German Jews). Pollak bribed Gestapo officers while Foley provided exit visas to Jews from Germany. Sacha Maidenberg rescued Jews under the Les Eclaireurs Israelites, an arm of the

French Jewish Scouts, and Zionist Youth Movement. She transferred the first child convoy out of Morzine in France to Switzerland together with her future husband, Maurice Maidenberg. Maurice, who transferred one of the first convoys by foot over the Alps, and Sacha undertook further convoys. Marc Jarblum was in the Jewish Army central command that helped Jews being arrested. Under surveillance of the Gestapo he was smuggled to Switzerland by the resistance where he continued to operate. Chaviva Raick and Raphael Reisz, with British army paratroopers from Mandatory Palestine, provided food, clothing, medical treatment and shelter to Jews in Slovakia. Establishing safe houses from Poland to Slovakia they smuggled prisoners and pilots of the Allied Forces. Raick and Reisz, with 200 other Jews, were later shot and buried in a mass grave in Kremnica, Slovakia in 1944. Zelda Treger-Nissanilevich was in the United Partisans Organisation who helped Jews escape a work camp in Estonia to the Rudnicka woods in Lithuania. Zvi Hirsch escaped from Stowbtsy Ghetto in Belarus and joined a Partisans brigade, helping to smuggle 200 Jews from Schvernazza Camp to the Partisans in Naliboki forest.

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Jakub Reisz smuggled Jewish refugees from Slovakia to Budapest. Reisz was arrested and transferred between camps until he arrived at Auschwitz. After liberation he went back to Budapest, made Aliya and was a founders of Kibbutz Ga’aton. Dr Herta Graz served as a doctor escorting the Kindertransport from Prague to England. After Czechoslovakia was occupied by Nazi Germany, she returned to Prague to escort a second group. During the war she volunteered as a nurse for women and girls in a London hospital damaged in the Blitz. Elhanan Yitzhaki was a youth counsellor in Aliyat Ha’noar. He led a group of Jews from Denmark to Mandatory Palestine via Russia, Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. Bouli and Shatta Simon were married in Paris in 1933. Bouli rescued young Jews after the Nazi invasion of France, transporting them to a Les Eclaireurs Israelites safe house. With the Gestapo set to raid the house, Bouli with the help of Shatta and Righteous Among the Nations Gilbert Lessage, evacuated Jews to Spain then to Israel. Shatta obtained cooperation from Moissac municipality’s Manuel Darrac and Alice Pelous, both recognised as Righteous Among the Nations, in falsifying documents. After the war Shatta located hidden children.

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CAA monitor Al Quds parade This year’s “Al Quds Day” parade in central London on Sunday attracted a smaller crowd than in normal. Volunteers from Campaign Against Antisemitism’s Demonstration and Event Monitoring Unit were present at the protest to gather evidence. Hezbollah flags were not flown at the Iranian-backed event this year, after the terrorist organisation was banned in its entirety by the British Government in 2019, but there were causes for concern. Chants included “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!”, which is a breach of the International Definition of

Antisemitism. Another chant, “Judaism, yes, Zionism no, the State of Israel must go!” was also heard. Numerous signs declared “Zionism is racism”, an Israeli flag was also burned by members of the controversial Neturei Karta group. And a participant wore a shirt comparing Israel to Nazism, also a breach of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. Among speakers was Mick Napier, Secretary of Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign. In 2017, Napier was guilty of aggravated trespass at a protest outside a cosmetics store in Glasgow during the 2014 Gaza war.

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A new organisation with key principles to promote Jewish life, support Israel and fight antisemitism has successfully launched. The National Jewish Assembly will work with Jewish and pro-Israel groups with membership support to advocate policy. The NJA is targeting between 500 and 1,000 members in its first year. It will be run by an advisory board and supported by professional staff. Gary Mond chairs the advisory board, former chief executive of the Zionist Federation, Steve Winston, has been appointed vice chairman. GB News foreign affairs commentator and media professional, James Marlow, is CEO, Events and Projects Manager is Dalia Hajioff, who spent 16 years at the Zionist Federation. There are seven other advisory board members. It is expected others will join in the coming weeks. Mond, a former Board of Deputies senior vice president, said that the NJA is unique in the UK. He explained, “Jewish life, supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism are the only areas NJA will focus its activity. It will not be involved with any other political issues which are not directly relevant to Jewish people exclusively.” Mond added, “There is no other assembly-style Jewish body which anyone who is Jewish and who adheres to our three principles can join, upon paying a small membership fee.” Marlow noted, “This is an opportune time to launch the NJA with fresh new ideas coming from an enthusiastic advisory board. Many within the community have indicated they wish to be part of this exciting new Jewish project.” He added, “The NJA will strive to be a membership body supported by and run by those from the core of our community, most of whom do not currently hold leadership roles. It is intended to voice the opinions of ordinary Jews who have never been, and do not attempt to be, part of the current system of Jewish organisational infrastructure.” Members can attend around 15 meetings a year that will feature prominent guest speakers from Israel, British politics and the Jewish community. They will be able to debate key issues with speakers. Other meetings will be assembly-style, members will be able to have opinions heard and propose motions to set the organisation’s policies. There will be social events and later in the year plans are afoot to create a young NJA for those under 30. Mond noted, “We intend to appoint honorary patrons over the summer. These will be individuals who are moderately well-known in our community and widely respected for personal achievements in supporting the three principles as the NJA”. He added, “The Assembly will offer our community a relatively easy opportunity to get involved in Jewish politics, to the extent that they wish to be. We believe that it will not be long before we are seen as a real representative of the Jewish community in the UK.” NJA: www.nja.org.uk

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Macron triumph welcomed World leaders welcomed Emmanuel Macron’s victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the French elections on Sunday. US President Joe Biden looked forward to a “close co-operation” including support for Ukraine, a sentiment backed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted issues that matter between the two nations and the world. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Macron as a “true friend” and called for a strong, united Europe. Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt

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congratulated Macron on his re-election but lamented the fact that over 40% voted for a far-right candidate as “troubling” Macron gave his victory speech in the Champs de Mars. He won 58.55% to 41.45%, a bigger margin than anticipated. “An answer must be found to the anger and disagreements that led many of our compatriots to vote for the extreme right,” Mr Macron said in his victory speech. “It will be my responsibility and that of those around me.” Anti-Macron demonstrators rallied in Paris, Rennes, Toulouse and Nantes.

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Shin Bet and Israel Police are investigating death threats against the family of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. A letter, not addressed directly to Bennett, contained a bullet and was sent to the family home in Ra’anana. Bennett said that political disagreements must never become violent. “We must do everything to make sure that does not happen,” he said. “We are all human beings and can have arguments and disagreements but not bullying and threats. I am a Prime Minister and a politician but I am also a father and husband and my duty is to protect my wife and children. We must tone the discourse down.” He added, “I call on everyone from all sides of the political spectrum, now is the time for calm and appeasement.” A police and security services crimes unit have banned information regarding the investigation. Defence Minister Benny Gantz called on the police and security services to apprehend those responsible for the death threat which crossed a line as political murders had historically taken place. “One bullet in a letter can become three fired from a pistol,” Gantz said. “Even in times of difficult disagreements, we must all remember our strength is in our unity.” Foreign Minister Yair Lapid noted, “We will fight the hate speech in the streets, online and everywhere. They will not scare us. The extremists will not prevail over the sane majority.” Religion Minister Matan Kahana is a member of Bennett’s Yamina party and also received a death threat by telephone on Monday. The caller hoped Arabs killed him leaving his children orphaned. Kahana recalled the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by a rightwing extremist in 1995. A resident of Ashkelon was arrested last August after posting an alleged threat against Bennett following the death of IDF soldier, Barel Hadaria-Shumeli on the Gaza border during riots. Bennett and Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked’s security level was increased to the second highest level before the coalition was set up.

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Holocaust survivor Ines Nissim meets President Isaac and First Lady Michal Herzog BY DAVID SAFFER

President Isaac Herzog hosted Holocaust survivor Ines Nissim at the annual Zikaron BaSalon (Remembrance in the Living Room) event at the President’s Residence. The social initiative, part of Israel’s Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day for Yom Hashoah, preserves the memory of the Holocaust with personal encounters. Herzog and First Lady Michal participated in the initiative with 25,000 Israelis. Ines, born in Thessaloniki, Greece, shared her testimony with guests who took part in an open conversation. Singer Yonatan Razel performed “Katonti” and Yehudah Poliker’s song “Dust and Ashes.” Ines was 14 when the Germans invaded her country. She told the story of her family’s amazing escape through Turkey to Israel. “When people talk about the Holocaust, they don’t speak about the Holocaust in Greece,” she said. “Sometimes people ask me, ‘Was there a Holocaust in Greece?’” Nissim has told her story for many years regarding the destruction of the Jewish community of Thessaloniki. She explained, “The Jews of Greece were well integrated, they worked in trade, as doctors, and as newspaper proprietors. It was truly a very colourful community because people spoke many languages including German and French. When the Germans came in 1941, everything changed. The Jewish girls could no longer go to school. The Christians who went wouldn’t let them study. My father had three floors of furniture, they came, cleared

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it up, and sent it to Germany. “In 1943, they (the Germans) decided that all the Jews must be concentrated in a single ghetto. Every few days, they started taking some of the Jews, bringing dogs and making them walk to the train station, from which they were sent by railway to Auschwitz. “My Ancient Greek teacher at school showed up at our home and told my dad, ‘I don’t know what awaits you, but I’m prepared to take Ines home, and if you don’t return, I’ll save her.’ My father told her, ‘I know that it’s dangerous for you, but if you can take the two girls (we were three sisters), I’ll be able to move and find a way.’ That’s how she took us.” Ines described how her family crossed the border in a dangerous journey on horseback to the Italian part of Greece. After the fall of Italy, the Germans took control of southern Greece, including Athens, where Ines’ family was staying. They demanded Jews register with authorities to deport them to concentration camps. Ines’ family managed to escape to Turkey, a neutral country, with help of partisans. With little money, the family reached Aleppo in Syria and from there Israel. Her family settled in Tel Aviv, where she lives today. Herzog addressed Ines, he said, “We are very moved that you are with us. The advantage of the Zikaron BaSalon initiative, which is gaining incredible momentum, is that it facilitates Holocaust remembrance.” Herzog recalled his father’s cousin, Hannah Goldberg, who was 20 when she was killed in Auschwitz. He said, ‘She tried to escape from the

Nazis in France and was taken to a detention camp, from there on a cargo train to Auschwitz. Hannah managed to send a letter in pencil, which she threw from the window of the carriage to her mother, our Aunt Esther, writing to her mother. ‘Wait for me, I’ll be back, thousands like me.’” Herzog said that the Jews of Thessaloniki formed a huge, glorious, and incredible community. “We are talking about the Jews of Thessaloniki today because the Holocaust destroyed almost the entire community,” he noted. Herzog also recalled Shmuel Blumenfeld, who passed away a few weeks ago and was set to light a torch at the official ceremony at Yad Vashem. “Shmuel dedicated his life to commemorating the victims and used to accompany delegations, an amazing man who of course had his own Holocaust story,” he said. “In every generation, we must recall those who shared their stories and we must thank them.” The First Lady said that on International Holocaust Remembrance Day earlier this year she held a Zikaron BaSalon event with the First Lady of Germany, Elke Budenbender, where Charles Siegman told his story. Siegman was born in the Netherlands and survived the Holocaust with siblings. “After sharing his testimony, he implored us to continue the memory,” she said. “I am a witness today, and you must be my witnesses going ahead.’ Zikaron BaSalon reaches people, speaks to them, and passes on this memory and this torch from generation to generation.”

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100 attend Kharkov seder Around 100 people gathered in a basement shelter of Chabad-Lubavitch Choral Synagogue in Kharkov for the first communal seder. A team of workers and cooks, who have been living in the synagogue on Pushkinskaya Street since the war began, ensured everyone had hot meals, food and medicines to celebrate the festival. Participants had to sleep in the synagogue’s basement. “Operation Pesach” began earlier in the month through Chabad co-directors Rabbi Moshe and Miriam Moskovitz who organised matzah, bottles of wine and grape juice, along with kosher meat and chicken despite intense bombing in the last two months. Utilising buses that were evacuating hundreds of people from the synagogue daily, Moskovitz arranged for them to return to the synagogue with supplies. In Israel, some 300 refugees from Kharkov joined the Moskovitz family for a community Seder. Speaking to those in attendance, Moskovitz told them that the founder of the Chassidic movement, the Baal Shem Tov, said that ‘where a person’s thoughts are, that is where he is.’ Tonight,” said Moskovitz, “we are all in Kharkov.” He added, “Let us together pray for the safety of those in Kharkov and that we should next year all be in Jerusalem.”

Finland must combat hate speech European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, Katharina von Schnurbein, has called on Finnish authorities to combat hate speech in line with EU strategy. In Finland, antisemitism or Holocaust denial is not a punishable offence. It may amount to incitement to hatred, which is a criminal act. In Finland, 17% of people according to a recent survey see antisemitism as a problem in their home country. “If we want to fight antisemitism, we have to make that effort visible,” von Schnurbein said. The EC coordinator heard Jewish community concerns on shechita during a recent visit to Finland. According to von Schnurbein, the pandemic resulted in increased antisemitism. “It didn’t take long for Jews to be blamed for developing and profiting from the virus,” she said. Across Europe, some people opposing Covid-19 passes and vaccinations drew parallels to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. “This type of minimisation is dangerous”, she said, adding that Russia’s claims of “denazifying” Ukraine was another example of Holocaust history distortion. The EU’s new Digital Services Act combats online disinformation and hate speech including antisemitism. “Finland is a small language area which is why we also need Finnish-language experts to locate antisemitic content,” she noted.

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Councillors back Jewish Manifesto Councillors around the country have backed the Jewish Manifesto for Local Government released by the Board of Deputies ahead of next week’s local elections. Issues range from community safety to social care, housing and planning to Israel. Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat groups on Barnet, Bury and Cheltenham councils are among the first to welcome the Manifesto’s ‘Ten Commitments’ section. Key asks in the manifesto include implementation of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism, ensuring residents can access culturally sensitive services and working with local communities to celebrate Jewish religious and cultural events. Councillor Daniel Thomas, Barnet Council leader, said, “The fact that a third of Barnet’s Conservative Councillors are Jewish speaks to the sense of public service held across the community.”

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Bury Council leader, noted, “The document has benefited from thorough consultation with local authorities, Jewish communities and Jewish councillors.” Councillor Rowena Hay, Cheltenham Council leader added, “The manifesto sets out how we can support Cheltenham’s Jewish community.” Amanda Bowman, Board of Deputies, appreciated the support. “This manifesto will help local communities engage with their councillors and ensure their voice is heard,” she said. The Manifesto was generated by deputies following consultation with Jewish community groups including CST, The Antisemitism Policy Trust, Social Care Providers, Friends of Israel groups, PAJES and social housing providers. Local parties endorsing the manifesto also include Camden, Redbridge, Glasgow, Harrow, St Albans and Watford.

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Defence Minister Benny Gantz hosted a celebratory Iftar dinner with Ambassadors and diplomatic staff of neighbouring countries with which Israel has peace accords. Gantz highlighted the success of the Abraham Accords over the past year as it had benefited the region. Relations between Israel and Egypt and Jordan served as “beacons of stability”. Gantz updated the Ambassadors about his intention to open the Erez crossing and confidence-building measures taken over the past year with the Palestinians. “Israel values freedom of worship and we will do everything in our capacity to enable it, while an extremist group, the minority, aims to harm it,” he noted. “It is important for us that this message is brought to the leaders of your countries. You are aware of the reality on the ground

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WE CAN KVELL ABOUT ISRAEL Dear Editor How good it was to read the article, “Ministry provides free tours,” in last week’s edition (THE JEWISH WEEKLY, 14 April). While, at present, the UK authorities seem to be making a right “Matzo Pudding,” of allowing asylum seekers from human rights abuses, and refugees endeavouring to escape violence in, other countries – Israel once again sets the bar and high at that. Immigrants to Israel (admittedly, those entitled to settle in Israel under the Law of Return), are receiving help to be integrated into the country. Israel has also taken in, and positively settled thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine – far removed from here where bureaucratic procedures and other impediments are making it difficult, if not impossible, for many of these people being able to come here and start a new life. Our government needs to step up to the plate and fast, like other countries are doing. Israel is a world-leader in absorbing people from overseas (not all of them Jewish), into her society, and while this is not always as smooth as some would like it to be – Israel does her best. Kol Hakovod to Israel. J D Milaric

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Easy or difficult? OPINION PIECE BY ROBERT FESTENSTEIN

100 years ago, around the United Kingdom, memorials were erected to commemorate the losses incurred in what had been described as ‘the war to end all wars’. These war memorials were not universally popular to begin with, though over time and after the Second World War they became the focus for relatives who had lost loved ones in conflict. Every armistice day wreaths are laid around the country in memory of those who have died in more recent actions. Nearly every city, town and village in the United Kingdom has such a memorial, so irrespective of where any individual may live, there is very likely to be one within easy reach. Over the last 3 years the leaders of the Jewish community, supported by the Government have been working on a new memorial to the Holocaust. The location was to be near the Houses of Parliament

As the remaining number of survivors dwindles, it is more important than ever to keep their memory alive and to ensure that the largest number of people know and understand what they experienced and how so very many were not able to tell their story. and the idea was that it should be a focal point for everyone to understand more about the Shoah, its causes and the lessons to be learned. Very recently though, the idea has stayed just that – an idea, because of the High Court’s refusal of planning permission. Whether an appeal is to be launched remains to be seen. The refusal has brought with it unexpected consequences. From its inception, this single memorial based in London has been accepted as being the best way of bringing some understanding of the horrors of the Holocaust to the British people. There

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has though been no public discussion, no formal meetings at synagogues up and down the country and despite strong support from the Board of Deputies no discussion at all as whether the memorial was a good idea. There is a story, which probably has its foundation in fact of a Holocaust survivor relaxing on a beach some time in the 1960s. The survivor, a woman, had a tattoo of a number on her arm and someone sitting next to her asked her what it was. The survivor explained it was tattooed on her arm when she entered Auschwitz. The other lady (who wasn’t Jewish) asked why the survivor hadn’t had it removed and suggested it might be because the survivor would not want to forget what had happened to her. The survivor responded that she didn’t keep the tattoo to remind herself, but to remind everyone around her who might not have known or believed what she went through. This physical manifestation is surely the best memorial, and as the remaining number of survivors dwindles, it is more important than ever to keep their memory alive and to ensure that the largest number of people know and understand what they experienced and how so very many were not able to tell their story. Returning then to the refusal of planning permission, perhaps this is a blessing in disguise. It is well documented that the memorial is likely to cost £100m, with £80m coming from the Government and the balance from donations. Is it really needed? There are already memorials to the Holocaust, the most famous of which is Auschwitz. There can be no better way of educating people, and particularly young people who are still at school that taking them to the camp and showing them first-hand what atrocities were undertaken there. The reality is that only people from the South East are likely to see a memorial situated in London. As the miles increase from that region the numbers visiting the memorial will decrease. It is all very well having visitors from Highgate or Clapham, but if the people and particularly sixth formers are not coming from Hull or Carlisle then the memorial will not have achieved its goal. The problem we all face is that the

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community leaders have been so wedded to the idea of the memorial that they have not even considered the alternative. Educating sixth formers from around the country by showing them at first-hand the truth of the Holocaust is clearly a better alternative. The benefit of a memorial is that those who promoted it and made it possible will have their reward no doubt by way of a congratulatory plaque, in the same way that we have seen with other new buildings such as Shuls and Town Halls. Praise for the great and good immortalised. The problem with an education programme is that there would be no plaque, no physical reminder of the contribution made, nothing for their children and grandchildren to see. There have been many prominent opponents of the proposed memorial, including the highly respected Baroness Deech. Now that planning permission has been refused, it is hoped that she will be joined by other voices. It is interesting to see that a new national communal body has just been launched. This new entity – the National Jewish Assembly – is promoting itself as the new voice which reflects the views of the silent majority of the Jewish community. Considering the concerns raised by this column about the existing communal organisations, if the National Jewish Assembly succeeds in its goals, then this will be a welcome and much needed addition to the community overall. Education is the key to a wider knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust. It remains to be seen if the National Jewish Assembly is prepared to recognise this and push for the more sensible and long-lasting educational programme of allowing young people to experience this particular part of history for themselves. This must be better than a structure with such a limited impact and narrow reach. Robert Festenstein is a practising solicitor and has been the principal of his Salford based firm for over 20 years. He has fought BDS motions to the Court of Appeal and is President of the Zionist Central Council in Manchester which serves to protect and defend the democratic State of Israel.

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Former GP turned world-renowned Holocaust Educator Noemie Lopian visited Manchester’s King David Primary School on Wednesday morning to lead a session for Yom Hashoah about her Mother Renee’s life story escaping the Holocaust.

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“managers have positive and effective relationships with safeguarding professionals”. Ofsted highlighted that children are encouraged to celebrate their achievements. The report also drew attention that the leadership and management was strong. Jacob Sorotzkin, Chair of Trustees, said, “We are extremely proud of the progress and improvements made year-on-year to ensure we continue to offer a home away from home for residents.” Bayis Sheli provides respite and longterm care for children with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties. The purpose-built facility has 16 private bedrooms in four wings fitted with cutting-edge technology.

Ajex member Arthur Lawson MBE celebrates his 100th birthday AJEX members Ron Shelley, Nick Coral and National Chairman Dan Fox, were delighted to help AJEX member Arthur Lawson MBE celebrate his 100th birthday on 19th April. They were happy to present him an AJEX plaque to mark the occasion. Arthur was born in Glasgow in 1922 and began his service in World War II as a volunteer ambulance driver in Civil Defence. He then joined the Highland Light Infantry and, after passing his technician’s exams, became in 1942 one of the first recruits into the newly-founded Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers. Promoted straight to Sergeant, he was thrown into the command of a Light Air Defence unit in Burma, which he led for a year before any officers turned up. Arthur was wounded in action during the Battle of Imphal in 1944, the Allies longest battle engagement with the Japanese. Since the war, Arthur has worked tirelessly for the welfare of veterans with the Royal British Legion and AJEX (of which he was National Chairman 2002-04, and Honorary Secretary of a housing association). His civic commitments have included Children’s Panels, swimming and life-saving coaching, chairing the Combined Heat & Power Association, and Jewish-Christian relations. AJEX National Chairman Dan Fox said: “Over many decades AJEX has benefitted from the support and energy of Arthur Lawson, for which we are very grateful. Most recently he laid a wreath, in honour of the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying at the Cenotaph by Jewish veterans of World War One, at the 2021 AJEX Remembrance Ceremony. We were also honoured for him to be present at our Willesden Memorial Ceremony where he read the Kohima Epitaph”. Arthur celebrated his milestone birthday

A bagpipes piper played Happy Birthday to Arthur Lawson MBE to mark his 100th birthday pictured with his wife Toby Lawson

with friends and family and was touched by a bagpipe piper who played Happy Birthday! Arthur received a card from The Queen and a personlised letter from Prime Minister, Boris Johnson who wished him Happy Birthday and congratulated Arthur on his war service in Burma and also his commitment to the Jewish Veteran community and to the Jewish community. Daughter Evy has escorted her father on many AJEX Annual Parades including the recent London Parade where Arthur had the honour of laying a wreath. Evy has taken over the AJEX reins from her Father and now co-organises the Remembrance Parade in Glasgow together with Monty Cowen. Evy is also the Glasgow Jewish representative council administrator and looks after the AJEX Glasgow affairs. Evy said: We are all so proud of our father’s achievements and created happy memories celebrating his special birthday”.

A welcome back to Labour was held for Dame Louise Ellman in Prestwich, Greater Manchester at the Maccabi Community And Sports Club. Former Conservative MP, now Labour for Bury South Christian Wakeford also attended. Dame Louise Ellman resigned from Labour because of its antisemitism under former leader Jeremy Corbyn.

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First March Of The Living since 2019 After two years, March of the Living UK - an annual trip giving young people from the UK access to experiential Holocaust education in Poland – has returned, taking 200 young Jewish people to retrace the steps of history. The theme of this year’s trip, “passing the torch”, was brought to life on Sunday night with a special inauguration of Jozef Wegrzynowski as a ‘Righteous Amongst the Nations’ in Warsaw. Wegrzynowski, together with Witold Trzeciakowski, saved the life of Max Ostro, the father of UK-based philanthropist Maurice Ostro. The award, designated by Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, is reserved for non-Jews whose actions in the Holocaust directly saved the lives of Jewish families from the Nazis, often at great personal risk. During Sunday’s ceremony, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the Ostro, Wegrzynowski and Trzeciakowski families came together, intertwining tales passed on from the generations before them to tell a captivating story marked by faith and courage. Cassie Ozer, CEO of March of the Living UK, opened the ceremony saying, “It’s an honour to host this important event. The stories of the non-Jews who saved Jewish lives, often at the most ultimate cost, must be widely shared. We hold these people in the highest esteem and those families who were saved have the greatest debt. We owe it to all the Righteous Amongst the Nations to ensure that their stories are shared

and that we inspire future generations by their colossal acts of bravery and moral responsibility.” Israeli Ambassador Yacov Livne and Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Shudrich, also made presentations. Ambassador Livne said, “What we have heard here today is extraordinary and extremely moving. These people risked everything – their own lives and something they cherished even more, the lives of their families. We need to learn the history of the Holocaust and understand how it happened, not only to pay respect to the families who perished, but also to never ever allow anything like this to happen again.” Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Shudrich, said: “Right now we are experiencing a very challenging time in the world, with what is happening in Ukraine. Our Jewish obligation is to learn a lesson from the Righteous Amongst the Nations – to help every Ukrainian who is running for their life, to help every human we can to escape from the horrors of this war.” Witold’s grandson has done just this, recently opening his home in Poland to a Ukrainian family from Kharkiv, and following in the footsteps of his grandfather.“It was obvious that we would invite a Ukrainian family into our home”, he said. “The stories we grew up hearing are so similar to the news we are hearing from Ukraine. We live by the belief that you cannot be indifferent if someone is suffering.”

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HGSS community ‘Donate with Dignity’ with GIFT GIFT and Hampstead Garden Suburb Shul recently collaborated, putting on the wonderful event ‘Donate with Dignity’. A two week drop off period at HGSS, of toiletries, household goods and gently worn shoes HGSS community voliunteers & coats demonstrated the community’s warm generosity and the period of giving culminated in a meaningful family fun day of giving, just prior to Pesach. Members of the community from the age of 3 upwards helped sort the collections, preparing them for the recipients. GIFT’s Events Coordinater Anoushka Goldman explained “There was something for everyone, a bouncy castle, face glitter, and it was an absolute pleasure seeing the whole community getting involved, getting stuck into pairing shoes, packing toiletry bags and sorting coats, all going to a great cause.” Hampstead Garden Suburb Shul’s

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‘Shakshuka’ means ‘all mixed up’ in Arabic. This versatile egg-based dish is eaten in Israel and throughout the Middle East in many forms. Its recent increase in popularity as a café or restaurant choice is notable – it’s not just a hearty breakfast! Alternative flavour additions include harissa, olives, chickpeas, chilies, aubergine, and feta cheese. Serve it, with bread or pita to mop up the delicious sauce, in the cooking pan as a perfect sharing dish. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes! Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion – peeled and finely sliced 1 red pepper, diced 1 green pepper, diced 6 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon chilli powder 800g ripe tomatoes – skinned and roughly chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 6 eggs Small bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped Method 1. Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan over a medium heat and add the onion. Cook until 30 minutes. Taste and season, adding more cayenne and chilli powder if you prefer it golden, then add the peppers. Fry until both are spicier. soft, then stir in the garlic and spices and cook 3. Make 6 spaces in the sauce and break in the eggs. Season them lightly, turn the for another couple of minutes. heat right down as low as possible, cover and cook for about 5 minutes until they’re 2. Add the tomatoes and stir in the sugar and bring just set. Sprinkle with coriander and serve. to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for

Happy Birthday Israel BY DENISE PHILLIPS

This year Yom Ha’atzmaut begins the evening of Wednesday 4 May – why not celebrate with some Israeli food. It is a country with a melting pot of cultures and people and consequently the cuisine borrows its flavours from Poland, Yemen, Morocco, Libya, Ethiopia and many more. One of my favourite dishes is Shakshuka, the most famous Israeli breakfast dish – although also enjoyed for brunch, lunch or even light supper. The dish’s name, shakshuka, essentially means ‘all mixed up’ – and that’s what it really is. According to some food historians, shakshuka originated in Yemen, while others claim it came from the Ottoman Empire. It is only known that to Israel, the dish came from northeast African cultures, and more specifically, from the Libyan-Tunisian region. Tomatoes are cooked in olive oil with chopped onions, parsley, pepper and other spices, and eggs are poached on top of it. It’s served with a small salad of parsley and mint, as well as some cheese such as labneh and za’atar – and very often with pita bread to dip into the delicious sauce. Very easy to make at home for the family, a healthy option too as it is rich in vitamins and protein. It is a dish that uses essentially store cupboard ingredients – tomatoes, eggs and

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spices and made and served in the frying pan. You can alter the basic recipe by adding almost anything that appeals -like more vegetables from chopped potatoes, asparagus, aubergines, squash or kale and other hearty greens. Or stir in beans, lentils, chickpeas to make more hearty. You can even add meat too – cooked sausage like merguez, minced beef, lamb or chicken or even fish. My favourite spices to add include smoked paprika, chilli powder, za’atar and ground coriander. And if you get the chance do visit the restaurant ‘Dr Shakshuka’ in Tel Aviv for the ultimate experience!

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ASK THE RABBI Looking for answers? Send your question to Rabbi@RabbiSchochet.com PESACH PRICE PRESSURE Dear Rabbi I am sure you, like everyone else, heard about the astronomical prices for certain food products this year before Pesach. What I cannot understand is how, for example, a jar of mayonnaise can more than double in price just because it is now “Kosher for Passover!” Surely this nonsense has got to stop. I for one know of at least two people who didn’t keep Pesach properly because of the unaffordability. Sophie Dear Sophie Well let’s consider the additional costs involved. There is the requirement for a supervisor to go into the various plants and factories to determine that everything is compliant with the requisite Kashrut standards. Wait! He does that all year round as well, albeit maybe a few extra hours in preparation for Pesach. But not much in that. Perhaps it is the cost of the extra labels and ink that say the words “Kosher for Passover”. Only of course, the word kosher is already on the labels so that should allow for a discount of some percent. I did some research and found the answer in Wikipedia. I looked up highway robbery and came up with this: “A mugging that takes place outside and in a public place such as a sidewalk, street, or parking lot… or Passover kosher shop.” Several years ago, a large group of rabbis signed a price gouging ban in New York. To quote: “Now before Passover, especially when the economy is

so bad, we are reminding people of the Jewish law concerning monopolies.” Those same rabbis caution store owners to have mercy on the consumer all year around, but particularly at Passover when there is a much greater need. I would argue this isn’t something that should apply to only when the economy is tough. There are many people who find things difficult at other times and the onus is on stores to not take advantage of the consumer and enable Pesach to be celebrated the way it ought to be.

grudge drags me down, but I don’t care! I’ll hold it for as long as I can, because I’m right!” So to be sure, you are clearly looking to make up with him because he is sadly so ill, but you don’t want it to look like that’s the reason. Just how big is your ego? Suck it up – go to him. Tell him you’re sorry for anything that happened between the two of you. You are also sorry he’s unwell and you want to spend as much time as possible together. We would all do well to rediscover that childhood innocence within us.

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SHOULDN’T WE REMEMBER?

Dear Rabbi My brother and I have not spoken for more years than I can remember. What I can’t even remember is what we initially fell out over. Now, he’s quite ill and I would like to make amends but I don’t want it to appear as though I am doing it simply because he won’t be with us for much longer. It is surely right to fix things with someone before they pass on, is it not? Melvyn

Dear Rabbi Very few people in the Diaspora seem to commemorate Yom Hazikoron – the Memorial Day for Israel’s fallen. Why is that so? Don’t we owe it to our brothers and sisters who gave their lives for the sake of our homeland? Sigalit

Dear Melvyn A great Rabbi once observed: “Adults hold grudges whereas children don’t hold grudges.” And he asked: “But adults are mature, children are immature. Why then does the child abandon the grudge while the adult can let it linger for days, weeks, sometimes even years?” And he answered: “Because children would rather be happy than be right. Adults would rather be right than be happy!” The

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Rabbi Ishmael his son said: He who learns in order to teach, it is granted to him to study and to teach; But he who learns in order to practice, it is granted to him to learn and to teach and to practice. Rabbi Zadok said: do not make them a crown for self-exaltation, nor a spade with which to dig. So too Hillel used to say, “And he that puts the crown to his own use shall perish.” Thus you have learned, anyone who derives worldly benefit from the words of the Torah, removes his life from the world. The famous commentator on the Mishna the Bartenura explains that when the Mishna says that ‘one who studies Torah in order to teach will be given the opportunity both to study and

Dear Sigalit I can tell you that in Mill Hill we host an annual event with several hundred in attendance and with an Israeli war veteran present. We have run this successfully now for several years; always moving and impacting. Yom Hazikoron, like its very meaning is when we remember 23,928 fallen soldiers and more than 3000 terror victims all who died in defence of our homeland and our people. The Hebrew language has two words for strength: Koach and Gevurah. Koach is the strength you need to win a war. Gevurah is the courage you need to make

peace. Israel has shown both kinds of strength and made huge sacrifices in doing so. We, in the Diaspora, are the lucky ones. We don’t need to risk our lives while the young men and women of Israel do just that in order to protect their

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In Memory of Jacqueline Curzon A’H to teach,’ it means a person who studies in order to always be involved in Torah study and does not have in mind to do kindness with the creations. But this seems confusing, as surely doing kindness is a good thing? In truth whilst it is a good thing to do kindness, ‘Talmud Torah kneged kulom,’ Torah is above all else. Therefore, if one wants to learn Torah most of the time with kindness only a small focus of their efforts, Hashem allows that to happen as Torah study beats all else. We see this in the case of the famous Rabbah (Rosh Hashanah 18a), who was involved in Torah study and was not always involved with

doing kindness - even though he needs to be involved in doing kindness somewhat, nonetheless he was afforded the time to concentrate mainly just teaching and learning. Abbaye on the other hand was involved in Torah study and in doing kindness - is afforded the time to fulfil his plan and he will merit “to study, to teach, to observe, and to practice.” And there are some commentaries that understand ‘One who studies in order to teach,” to mean in order to be called Rabbi, and they have the textual variant, “he is not given the opportunity to study and teach.’ ‘Do not make [the Torah] into a crown with which to aggrandize yourself.’ This is so that you

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families and keep a place safe for us, should we ever need it. So yes, you are right. It is important that we remember all those young and old who died merely for defending the very right that most other countries take for granted.

Perek 4: Mishna 5 should not say, “I will study so that I will be called, ‘my Rabbi’ and they will have me placed at the head,” but rather learn out of love and in the end the honour will come. The best way to serve Hashem is with no ulterior motives, to learn purely lishma, not to earn money off it. However, even learning with ulterior motives is still a great level, firstly because it’s a better profession then any other and also because one who learns Torah ‘shelo lishma,’ will eventually come to learn it ‘lishmah.’

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Yom Hashoah: Interviews with three Jewish martyrs BY RABBI MOSHE TARAGIN

On a wintry October day in 1941 The Jews of the Kovno ghetto were assembled at an Umshlagplatz (gathering place), about to be deported to their eventual death. As word spread about their inevitable fate, the following question was posed: what beracha should be recited when performing the mitzvah of “kiddush Hashem”? Surrendering your life on behalf of Hashem, is a surpassing mitzvah, but one which is performed once-in-a-lifetime, if at all. Moreover, those who perform the mitzvah are no longer alive to transmit its traditions. Many halachikally-conversant people would not know the answer to this question. Ultimately, the question was answered and the instructions for the beracha were quickly disseminated. This tragic, but heroic story, highlights how obstruse this mitzvah is, and how sparse our “information” is about a mitzvah so central to Jewish identity and to Jewish history. By “eavesdropping” on three martyrs, we can better appreciate the features of this fearsome mitzvah.

CHANANYA, MISHA’EL AND AZARYA

These three refugees from the ruins of Jerusalem didn’t actually surrender their lives, as they were miraculously rescued from incineration. They lived at a delicate seam of history. The Jewish world was in shambles, as the mikdash had been ransacked and burned, and we had been driven from Israel into faraway lands. Nevuchadnezar, the Babylonian tyrant, had built an indomitable international empire and was roundly deified as a god. An all-powerful leader, he constructed a towering idol, demanding that every country send a delegate to bow to his god; those who refused would be flung into a blazing fire. To the average bystander, it appeared as if Hashem had receded from His world. Perhaps He had discarded His once-chosen people due to their repeated betrayals. Was Hashem still supervising His world, and was the Covenant with the Jews still intact? Perhaps Hashem had been defeated by humans? These questions, which in hindsight seem silly, were very much on people’s minds in Babylon of 580 BCE. No one dared defy Nevuchadnezar’s supreme authority- except for three Jews who saw through his facade and weren’t intimidated by his hubris. These three immigrants from Yerushalayim made a stand. The Talmud reports their “final” prayers (or so they thought): as they were tossed into the furnace, they asked to be spared so that the world at large would

realize that Hashem hadn’t abandoned His world, nor had He betrayed His people. They recited the verses (which we recite during hallel) “lo lanu Hashem…ki im l’shimcha ten kavod”- do not save us for our own sake but for the honor of Your Name. These three heroes weren’t interested in any future reward, nor were they thinking about the world they were about to transition to. We inhabit this world to represent the presence of Hashem with every breath we take and, if necessary, with our last breath. Their quiet defiance turned the tide of history. It soon became clear that Hashem would not abandon us. Shortly thereafter, Nevuchadnezar went mad, roaming the forests like an animal. Around seventy years later our mikdash had been rebuilt and the land of Israel was, once again restored to Jewish settlement. Martyrdom shapes history.

REBBI AKIVA

About 600 years later, Rebbi Akiva defied Roman bans on public teaching of Torah and, for his “crimes” was sentenced to a brutal execution. His students, who attended his execution, inquired of his reflections. His response was surprising and rhetorical: “my entire life I have agonized and pondered whether I would have opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah of Jewish martyrdom; now that the awaited-for moment is upon me is there even a question that I will proceed?” Rebbi Akiva reminded his students that Jewish martyrdom isn’t an ‘aberration’ of Jewish history; if we stand for Hashem in this world we will be disliked. We serve as the moral and religious conscience of humanity, and no one likes a “whistle blower”. There will be quieter periods of historical respite, but there will also be more violent periods, as the perennial battle for the presence of G-d in this world courses throughout the generations. The Romans were incensed that we rejected their carnival of mythological gods, and they vented their anger at our greatest leader. Sensing the realities of history, Rebbi Akiva “expected” this outcome. It didn’t take him by surprise. As Jews, we do not have a death-wish, but covet life and the opportunity to model of godlike lifestyle. However, commitment to Jewish history and to Jewish mission comes with an awareness that we may be summoned to martyrdom, just as Rabbi Akiva was. Ultimately, Rebbi Akiva institutionalized martyrdom for millions of Jews who would follow in his wake. He recited Shema and, since his execution, Jews across history have fiercely defended Hashem in a violent and disbelieving world with the

On Yom Ha’shoah we remember the victims of the Holocaust who died while representing Hashem in this world. words of Shema leaving their lips as they vaulted to a different place. Rebbi Akiva was first but certainly not last.

RABBI ELCHONON WASSERMAN

Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman- a student of the Chofetz Chaim- had been visiting the USA during WWII. Courageously, he returned from this safe haven to Nazi-controlled Europe, so that his students would not be abandoned. During the summer of 1941, he and twelve other torah scholars were arrested and shot to death. Recognizing his imminent capture and execution he spoke to those assembled: “we have been chosen by Hashem as sacrifices on behalf of the Jewish nation. We must ensure that our thoughts are pure and our sacrifice successful. The fire which will consume our bodies will ultimately resuscitate the Jewish people”. In his comments, Rabbi Wasserman highlighted the “continuity” of Jewish history; this fearsome mitzvah may take the life of an individual Jew, but it fuels the larger Jewish historical trajectory. Sometimes the historical impact of martyrdom is easily discernible. By resisting

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Nevuchadnezar, the three refugees directly eroded his authority, leading to his eventual dethroning. Rabbi Wasserman’s execution didn’t dent the Nazi war machine. However, we live intergenerationally and acts of heroism send metaphysical ripple effects throughout Jewish history. Little could Rav Elchonon have known that, a few short years after his act of martyrdom, the Jewish nation would be revitalized in its ancient homeland!! In hindsight, his comments, moments before he ascended to Heaven, were prophetic. On Yom Ha’shoah we remember the victims of the Holocaust who died while representing Hashem in this world. We pray that we are on the verge of an era in which the entire world will freely acknowledge Hashem, and that our battle to defeat evil and ignorance will conclude. The writer is a rabbi at Yeshivat Har Etzion/Gush, a hesder yeshiva. He has smicha and a BA in computer science from Yeshiva University as well as a masters degree in English literature from the City University of New York.

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The Second Half of Sefer Vayikra BY RABBI MENACHEM LEIBTAG

Even though the first 17 chapters of Vayikra deal exclusively with laws that relate to the Mishkan, in chapter 18 we find the introduction to the second half of the Sefer, which includes numerous topics totally unrelated to the Mishkan. To suggest a unifying topic for Sefer Vayikra, let’s take a careful look at these opening verses: “And G-d told Moshe, speak to Bnei Yisrael and tell them: ani Hashem Elokeichem – [I am the L-rd your G-d!] do not act as the Egyptians did, nor as the Canaanites... do not follow their customs. [Instead] keep my laws... for ani Hashem Elokeichem. Keep My laws and My commandments… for ani Hashem.” (see 18:1–5) Note the repeated use of the phrase ani Hashem. Not only is it mentioned three times in these opening verses, it is also repeated over fifty times from this point onward in Sefer Vayikra. In contrast, this phrase is found only once in the first half of

the Sefer. At first glance, it seems rather absurd that when describing laws concerning the Mishkan, this phrase is barely mentioned; yet when discussing laws to be kept outside the Mishkan, this phrase is emphasized over and over again! Considering that ani Hashem reminds us that we stand before G-d, wouldn’t we expect to find it mentioned more often in relation to the Mishkan?! One could suggest that the Torah wishes to emphasize precisely the opposite! The Torah may fear that this intense level of kedushah in the Mishkan may lead to the misconception that G-d’s Presence is limited to the Mishkan! Instead, this lopsided structure emphasizes that G-d’s presence must emanate from the Mishkan; thus leaving a profound effect on how we conduct our daily life outside the Mishkan. From a thematic perspective, this may explain the two halves of Sefer Vayikra. Even though its primary topic are laws relating to the Mishkan, the second half of the Sefer intentionally includes numerous mitzvot

that translate the intense level of shechinah found in the Mishkan into the daily walks of life. This concept of setting aside one special site where G-d’s Presence is more intense – in order to bring sanctity to all surrounding areas, can help us understand the deeper meaning of kedushah in other realms as well. For example, on Shabbat – we set aside one day of the week, sanctifying it with an increased level of G-d’s shechinah – to serve as a funnel that brings holiness into every day of the week. Similarly, G-d set aside a special nation – an am kadosh – sanctifying it with special mitzvot – in order to deliver G-d’s message of sanctity to all mankind (see Devarim 4:5–8). This understanding can help us appreciate the sub-division of the second half of Sefer Vayikra: Chapters 18–22: kedushat adam – people / first Am Yisrael, then kohanim Chapter 23–24: kedushat zman – time / the holidays

Chapter 25–26: kedushat makom – land / laws of shemitta This analysis can also explain how Vayikra relates to the covenant on Mount Sinai. Before receiving the Torah, Bnei Yisrael entered a covenant to accept G-d’s laws in order to become a “mamlechet kohanim v’goy kadosh” (see Shemot 19:4–6). Sefer Vayikra explains how Bnei Yisrael become this goy kadosh – not only by worshiping G-d in the Mishkan, but also by keeping the daily mitzvot of kedushat adam, zman, and makom – as emphasized by the phrase: ani Hashem Elokeichem. This recognition of ani Hashem, experienced at an intense level when one visits the Mishkan (today replaced by the shul), must be internalized to affect one’s conduct in all walks of life. Rabbi Menachem Leibtag is an internationally acclaimed Tanach scholar and online Jewish education pioneer. He is a member of the Mizrachi Speakers Bureau (www.mizrachi.org/speakers).

Parshat Acharei Mot:

Embrace the Outside World or Reject it? BY GAVRIEL COHN

Should we Jews adopt the practices of the West say, or should we refuse to follow the ways of the other nations? Should we integrate with other cultures or isolate from the world? It is an age-old question, perhaps dividing our Sages since Mishnaic times. From the Middle Ages onwards, various groups have taken different approaches. Some chose to adopt a greater synthesis with society at large, such as the flourishing Jews of Golden-era Spain or the Hirschian community of Frankfurt. Others, like the prodigious Talmud academies of medieval Ashkenaz or the pious Hasidic townlets of nineteenth-century Eastern Europe, have advocated an almost total separation. The Rambam is often seen as the beacon of integrating secular wisdom with Judaism. He used Greek astronomy to help him write his Laws on the Calendar and conquered almost every discipline of his day. Famously, he based much of his philosophy on Greek thought, seeing the Divine imprint as palpably revealed both

in the Torah and in Creation. However, the same Rambam also ruled that “we Jews must be separate from the idolatrous nations and remain distinct in our dress and deeds, just as we are distinct in our ideals and character traits.” He cautioned us to be selective with the books we read and to flee from any detrimental society that we may be settled in. It is preferable, he urged, to live alone in the desert rather than within a corrupt culture. So, we are back to our original question, when do we Jews integrate and when should we isolate? Which worldly practices can we adopt and which must we eschew? Perhaps this fine balance can be found within the Torah itself. This week’s sedra is divided into two parts, the first contains the model example of Judaism adopting an outside practice, that of korbanot. The second half, detailing the prohibitions of immorality, serve as an archetype for when we must completely reject of “the ways of the nations” and distance ourselves off. To expound, the first half of Acharei Mot deals with animal offerings, the goats of the Yom Kippur service and consecrated animals required to be offered upon High. The reason for having these mitzvot

of korbanot, the Torah declares, are so that people “shall no longer slaughter their sacrifices to the demons after which they stray.” At the time, animal sacrifice was the way in which everyone worshipped their gods; slaughtering animals was the standard form of religious worship. Therefore, G-d incorporated animal sacrifice in order for the Jewish People to be comfortable with His Torah, and to divert the object of their worship away from any idols and demons and towards Him. With commanding us to offer animal sacrifices, G-d, as it were, had adopted an outside value into the Torah, chosen to somewhat embrace a practice of the time (Rambam; R’ Saadya Gaon). The second half of Acharai Mot, on the other hand, reflects the exact opposite, a total rejection of foreign practices and values. These later passages detail the prohibitions of child-sacrifices and immorality, and make no accommodation to the norms of other cultures. Instead we are strongly warned, “like the practice of the land of Egypt in which you dwelled, you shall not do, and like the practice of the land of Canaan to which I am bringing you, you shall not do; you shall not follow their statutes.” In contrast to the animal sacrifices of the nations at

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the time, which the Torah incorporated and redirected towards worshiping G-d, we are totally forbidden from adopting the outside practices of immorality and brutality. So, this week’s sedra may provide us with a pathway to navigate our question above. True, a legitimate debate has existed throughout Jewish history regarding the extent to which we should integrate with wider society or withdraw from it. Yet one thing remains clear, as Acharei Mot shows us. All the knowledge, values, and acts we do adopt from the outside world should ideally be used as instruments directed towards helping others and serving G-d, just like the korbanot. What we must reject are those foreign practices which we direct only towards ourselves, for our own self-indulgence, straying away from our Creator. “Those statutes,” like the immorality of Egypt and Canaan, “we cannot follow.” As the Rambam ruled, a person should direct all of his endeavours, be they ‘secular’ or ‘holy,’ to divine service. Gav works as an Account Executive in Public Relations. The views expressed here are entirely his own. Questions? gavcohn@gmail.com

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So, we’ve had a little break in our parshot and I’m sure you’re dying to know what happens next. Nadav and Avihu died for trying to be holy their way and serving G-d how they wanted not His way. Hashem is now telling us how to truly be holy. Hashem tells Moshe to warn Aharon to make his sons’ mistake- only enter the kodesh kodshim, Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur.This being a great bridge, Hashem details the Yom Kippur service to Moshe. A box is placed before the Kohain Gadol. It’s got only two wooden lots (pieces of wood) inside, one lot says “L’Hashem”(for Hashem), the other says “L’Azazel” (for Azazel). When we were worthy the kohen’s right hand always picked l’Hashem. That goat becomes a korban, the other shoved off azazel cliff. The Torah then tells us you can’t marry a sibling, aunt, two sisters, step- family or children. We’re then told to leave drinking blood for vampires. Oh, wait, those don’t exist? Oh well, don’t drink blood then. See ya next week, we got a lot of mitzvot to discuss.

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his is best game ever!” Rivki laughed as she jumped from the couch to the pillow on the floor. “You’ve got to stay on one leg,” warned Hadassa as she watched Chaim squirm through a plastic tunnel with a ball in his mouth. It was shabbos afternoon andan obstacle course was the afternoon’s activity. Adding to the general chaos of the game were Yehudis and Shloime. Yehudis was trying her best to copy Rivki and Shloime was just generally crawling in the way of everyone. “Ok, we are coming up to the last minute of the obstacle course,” called out Hadassa over all the noise. “Who can race to the end of the garden, whilst balancing a book on their head? No hands allowed! First person to get back here with the book untouched on their head is the winner! On your marks, get set, go!” Chaim was faster at the beginning, with Rivki trailing behind, but as they neared the finish line, Chaim’s book slipped off his head and Rivki was the winner! Everybody cheered and laughed and then they all went back into the playroom. As they slumped on the couches exhausted from the game, Ima came in and asked them if they wanted a snack. Everyone piled into the kitchen to grab a delicious chocolate bar. Rivki was so excited for the yummy

At seudas shelishis later that afternoon, Abba and Chaim had a discussion about tearing packages on Shabbos. “...and of course you need to be careful not to tear the writing when you open a packet on Shabbos,” said Abba. “Does that include a chocolate wrapper? Asked Rivki. “Yes, it does.” Rivki shrank into her seat and started to cry. Ima came over and put her arm around her and asked her what was wrong. “Everything I do is wrong,” she sobbed. “I tore through the words on the chocolate wrapper. I forgot to say a bracha on the chocolate and then I didn’t even help tidy up the playroom even though I made a big part of the mess. Hashem must hate me because of all the things I have done wrong.” “Not at all!” said Ima, hugging Rivki tight. “Hashem loves you so much. Even if we make mistakes and do the wrong thing sometimes, Hashem always loves us.” Rivki rubbed her tears from her eyes. “Exactly,” said Abba. “Everyone has a neshama, a beautiful soul from Hashem inside of them. So even if a person does an aveira, they are still so special that they are always able to do teshuva and connect to Hashem.” “Bilvavi mishkan evneh…” Chaim started singing softly and everyone, including Rivki, joined in.

Beautiful Neshama chocolate and so hungry after all the running that she ripped open the bar and started eating straight away. “Baruch Atah…” said Hadassa along with Yehudis. Rivki blushed and quickly mumbled a bracha. How embarrassing, she thought sadly. I can’t believe I forgot to make a bracha.

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“And now it’s time to tidy up,” said Ima pointedly. Rivki wasn’t interested in tidying up, so she rushed off to her room to finish reading her book. “We could really use your help,” called Ima after her, but Rivki pretended she hadn’t heard.

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Q: What do you call a dog magician? A: A labracadabrador. Q: Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? A: He had no body to dance with.

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Much has been written in recent weeks about the new divorce law changes. At last, after more than 150 years of “blame” being the norm, it is now open to a husband or wife – or even both of them jointly – to ask the court to end the marriage without any reason being given. All it takes is for one or both spouses to assert that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. No fault divorce has arrived. Gone forever are the grounds of ‘unreasonable behaviour’ and adultery. Very frequently behaviour statements were embellished just to get the cases through the courts. But the effect on the receiving spouse on reading the allegations was often shock and resentment and ultimately damaging to the already fragile relationship. This resentment and anger very often fuelled further and bitter arguments about finances and children. The new procedure is still quite slow

– ostensibly to give couples the chance to think again. The divorce will take at least 26 weeks and there is nothing that the respondent husband or wife can do to delay the final order terminating the marriage. The court simply has no power to extend time. This is a worrying development because it can prove to be unfair for a respondent if, for example, the application was served late. He or she may be seriously adversely affected by this – particularly when financial issues have not been agreed. The marriage may well have been finally dissolved before financial arrangements have been made. Any recipient of a divorce application will therefore be well advised to seek

legal advice (or contact Paperweight for guidance) immediately. All applications must now be done online and almost all correspondence is automated. No one goes to court. Old legal terms have gone. No more ‘decree nisi’ (now conditional order) or ‘decree absolute’ (now final order). In most cases the court will serve the application by email. There is no obligation to notify the other spouse in advance or go to mediation. So, this may come as a great shock to a receiving party. But, most importantly, there is no opportunity for any defence to the divorce application. No longer will the respondent be able to delay the case even if he or

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she lives in hope of a reconciliation. One can also imagine, in some cases, a sense of helplessness, anger or the feeling of injustice. One helpful provision survives. It seems the court will still have power to delay the final order (decree absolute) if one party is refusing to grant or accept a Get (Jewish divorce). Children are not affected at all by the new law. There are no changes to the rules for care and maintenance for the children of a marriage. The new Act is by no means perfect and some amendments are to be hoped for in future legislation. Will the new ‘no fault’ procedure reduce tensions between the parties and lead to more amicable agreements without the court intervening? One can but hope. As always Paperweight is here to help. Our Family Law Support team has a wealth of experience in assisting wives or husbands who are in unhappy relationships. We aim to explain all the options available in difficult circumstances, and help clients make their own informed decisions.

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Sixteen-goal Lions rout Scrabble in Cup BY DAVID SAFFER

Manchester City thumped Watford 5-1 at Etihad Stadium to maintain a slender lead over Liverpool in the Premier League title race. Gabriel Jesus struck four goals as Pep Guardoiola’s side lead the way by one point over the Reds with five games remaining. Hassane Kamara scored for Watford who are heading back to the Championship after promotion BY DAVID SAFFERlast season. Guardiola told Sky Sports: “We had another Mogilner ‘final’ today andsix wegoals won as it. Now we Reiss scored Maccabi have an opportunity to play a ‘final’Aagainst London Lions thumped Scrabble in the Leeds. Nothing have to win second round ofchanges. the CyrilWe Anekstein Cup.all five to be champions.” Thgames e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 Jurgen Klopp’sGreen quadruple chasingKenley win with Daniel and Michael team bagging eased toaahat-trick. Merseyside both Ed derby Brafman, DawinDinkin, to deepen relega- completvid andEverton’s Adam Hassanali tion fears ed the routin inaa hard-fought mismatch of avictie. tory at Anfield. Lions could have scored in the opening The Toffees in the bottom minute of theare clash but soon opened the three and may lose top flight scoring and led 9-0 by half time. football for the first in though outThe Division Onetime team, 71 years.battled away to the end. classed, Klopp’s side Lions boss wascame lost forup words at full time with the the windisplay as Andy such was from his team who Robertson and substitute gave every respect to the opposition. Divock Origi, who was “I’m not really sure there’s anything to involved with theto opensay, we are happy make it through to the ing goal, home next roundheaded of the cup, ” he commented. second half goalsSports in an ran out 3-1 victors Hendon United entertaining clash. against League One outfit North London He told Sky Sports: Raiders. “We to workside hard forearly in the second Thhad e Premier led it, but all good. There to areequalise but struck half only for Raiders not alate lot of points cana place in round two goals to we book drop, of the one is always three thenext competition. waiting around corner. That Hendon nowthe turn their attentions to the is the situation are to in.”Oakwood A for a league as they we travel Everton’s Frank Lampard crucial top of the table clash on Sunday told Sky Sports: “I thought we (10am). played well. We wanted to be the league Daniel Kristall’s team stunned leaders last month when they won 2-0, a victory would move them to within a point of Hendon with a match in hand. Elsewhere in the latest round of fixtures, 10-man North London Galaxy made it a three-way title race in the only Division One clash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. Premier Leaguesaw Oakwood A meet Division Jamie Murray red early on but Galaxy One outfit in the Peter and Morrirallied withNWL goalsAzzurri from Josh Cohen Jason Trophy on an Sunday. cob Leigh tofinal record important 2-1 away The O’s will not underestimate Azzuri win. and warmed for the highly anticipated Galaxy headupRedbridge Jewish Care A in clash in style winning a two-header against the table by just one point after 10 matches, Club de Chigwell. third place Fairlop FC are five points beJosh Cuby goals in a onehind with twoscored gamesall infive hand. man job against the Essex side. Rafidemolition Bloom scored for Oakwood. Oakwood out 5-2 victors before edg“It was aran fantastic performance in a ing the second encounter 3-2 in the reverse

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must-win game,” commented Galaxy player-manager Luke Lewis. “We sat back and allowed Oakwood the ball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack with pace. “Both came four downPHOTOS: the SHUTTERSTOCK right-hand Gabrielgoals Jesus scored goals for Manchester City side. Leigh crossed the first one into Cohen to finish, before slotting home himself. Up to first we go.” The Division Two title race also took a twist with league leaders Herstwood Vale going down to a 2-1 defeat at Temple Fortune. Faithfold B have played a game more fixture. Green, with a abrace, and than ValeMaxim but moved level with 5-3 win at Max Lever scored the goals. North London Raiders Masters. Promotion Azzurri are in who fine Jacob Kalmschasing struck twice for Fortune form and enjoyed a 4-1 scorer triumph at Straw scored through leading James MilHat Pirates. letwith his 17th goal of the season. Azzurri arewas three behind second Th e result allpoints the more remarkable place Borussia Jewdinese promotion as Temple were down toas11theplayers with battle draws to an exciting climax. ‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder take up. on Oakwood in the Cyril Anekin ‘Nese the warm stein next month. “ThTrophy is was final a fantastic win given the No other games were played in Division

Chelsea remain in third spot thanks to Christian Pulisic’s 90th-minute winner against West Ham. The Hammers’ Champions League aspirations are all but gone after this defeat. However, manager David Moyes did not regret resting players ahead of a Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt tonight. Arsenal moved into a top four spot following a comfortable 3-1 win over Manchester United at Emirates Stadium. Nuno Tavares and Eddie Nketiah put the Gunners in control before Cristiano Ronaldo struck his 100th Premier League goal. But any chance of a comeback went when Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty. Granit Xhaka completed the scoring on 70 minutes. United’s newly appointed boss Erik ten Hag has an almighty rebuilding job ahead of him to return his side to former glories. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his side who are two points ahead of north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. He told BBC MOTD: “We have to earn our right to win games and need a bit of luck, and today we had it.” Spurs lost ground to their great rivals as they had to settle for a goalless draw at midtable Brentford. Bees midfielder Christian Eriksen enjoyed a fine game against his former side who need to return to winning ways if they are to achieve a coveted Champions League place.

Tottenham’s Antonio Conte told BBC MOTD: “We didn’t deserve three points. Now we have to try to prepare the last five games in the best possible way and stay in this (Champions League) race.” The relegation battle is a three-way battle between Leeds United, Everton and Burnley. Five points separate the teams with the Merseyside outfit having played a game less. Leeds battled to a goalless draw at Crystal Palace in the Monday night fixture and have collected eleven points in the past five games. But they now take on Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal so are far from safe. Everton in the same period have picked up four points but are showing resolve however they must make a move after Burnley edged out of the relegation zone when Matej Vydra won a huge game against Euro chasing Wolves at Turf Moor. The Clarets have bounced back from four successive defeats with seven points in three games since sacking Sean Dyche. Caretaker boss Mike Jackson told Sky Sports: “There is a positive feeling and that comes from results, that builds momentum and belief.” Newcastle United all but sealed Norwich City’s relegation to the Championship with a 2-0 win courtesy of a Joelinton brace and Bruno Guimaraes strike. Leicester City and Aston Villa ground PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER out a goalless draw at King Power Stadium whilst Brighton and Southampton drew 2-2 draw at the Amex. The Seagulls were coasting through Danny Welbeck and a Mohammed Salisu own goal before James Ward-Prowse struck twice including a trademark free-kick. With less than a month of the season to go intrigue remains at both ends of the table for a number of teams.

“It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner.”

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