Genial character who tripled circulation of journal The Tablet while remaining equally respectful of other views
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The preacher’s wife who made a home for Holocaust survivors in a large, derelict Nottingham farmhouse
An inspiring community leader who opened up the dance circle of Jewish life and drew others in
Minimalist theatre director who could evoke a universe in an empty space
Courageous, witty and passionate performer who fought to demystify breast cancer
Forced labour camp typist who expanded Schindler’s List and helped save some 1,200 Jewish lives
From Coronation Street to Fat Friends and The Syndicate: the scriptwriter who preferred Leeds to LA
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American comedy star whose exaggerated style and bad-taste jokes delighted audiences
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Michael was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Care Work and a London Football Association Award for services to refereeing
By Sarah Mather
President Isaac Herzog described him as 'one of Israel’s greatest authors in all generations, who gifted us his unforgettable works, which will continue to accompany us for generations'
By Ben Bloch
Jack said: 'God was good to me. I have no argument with God. I’m not asking him why was I in the camps. He made it up to me, he did, I can tell you.'
Decter was a controversial and confrontational polemicist who published notorious rants against feminism and homosexuality
By Nathan Abrams
A man of wide intellectual and liturgical interests
By malcolm
Stalwart of Bournemouth Synagogue’s Ladies’ chevra kadisha who was also deeply committed to raising funds for charities
By Max Lopes Dias
Diminutive presence who despite her small physical stature rose to become the first-ever female US Secretary of State
By Julie Carbonara
“Lucky” D-Day veteran – a “shoe-in“ for highest French military accolade
By Gloria Tessler
