Our hearts are shattered.
Emerging from the holy fast of Yom Kippur, British Jews are now grasping the full extent of today’s terror attack at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.
This is the day we hoped we would never see, but which deep down, we knew would come.
For so long we have witnessed an unrelenting wave of Jew hatred on our streets, on campuses, on social media and elsewhere – this is the tragic result.
This not only an assault on the Jewish community, but an attack on the very foundations of humanity and the values of compassion, dignity and respect which we all share.
I have spoken this evening to Rabbi Daniel Walker, the spiritual leader of the Heaton Park Synagogue. His courageous leadership, together with the resilience of his congregation, are an inspiration to us all.
May the victims’ memories be for a blessing and may the injured be granted a swift recovery.
I pray that this tragedy strengthens our collective resolve to confront antisemitism, in all its guises, once and for all.
"This is a very important day for the city" Cardiff's
Lord Mayor, Councillor @Adrian1Robson, on the installation of the new @RouteMediaUK
and @transport_wales screen in Central Square.
Read more: https://t.co/NBOU0w6PIt
A shameful and sad day for the city of Cardiff. And open lies told by city councillors in my name. You can defend yourself. If you are a citizens of the world. Unless you are a Jew.
We are reminded that our protection is from the Guardian of Israel, who doesn't slumber or sleep.
“We grieve together”.
Deputy PM @AngelaRayner spoke for us all at an emotional gathering at @HCI_London following the tragic AI171 air disaster.
@BoardofDeputies mourns for those lost and we stand with their loved ones.
Thank you to HE @VDoraiswami for bringing us together.
@GWRHelp
Again standing all the way from London due to GWR not supplying sufficient carriages. If I buy apples and get oranges, Tesco gives a refund. If a customer buys a reserved seat, they should too. Shame on you! I will remember to travel by car next time.
Today a nation mourns with one heart,
united in unbearable grief for an innocent mother and her babies, stolen by evil.
May the memories of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir be for an eternal blessing.
As Chanukah draws to a close, I was honoured to join the traditional lighting of the Menorah at @SeneddCymru.
I hope you had a joyful celebration, and would like to wish Chag Chanukah Sameach to everyone in Wales and around the world 🕯️
A great evening attending the lighting of the menorah at the @SeneddWales celebrating Chanukah with Rabbi Rose and the Jewish and non-Jewish communities of Cardiff. Latkes, doughnuts, dancing, singing and a human dreidel!
Flying the colours of a sovereign nation in the wake of a terror attack has been common practice for Government buildings. A small gesture can mean so much – this is why the South Wales Jewish Rep Council sent this below letter to the Welsh Government.
@SeneddWales@PrifWeinidog
🔹Welsh Conservative colleagues stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Israel and fully support the right of the State of Israel to defend itself and its citizens.
@AndrewRTDavies in the Senedd