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Chief Rabbi dedicates new Brighton & Hove Shul – and remembers the hostages

Sir Ephraim and Lady Valerie Mirvis visited the memorial for victims of October 7

June 11, 2024 15:54
Lady Valerie Mirvis ties a yellow ribbon at the site of the October 7 memorial in Hove (Photo: Yael Breuer)
Lady Valerie Mirvis ties a yellow ribbon at the site of the October 7 memorial in Hove (Photo: Yael Breuer)
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Brighton and Hove's Jewish community welcomed Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and Lady Mirvis for the dedication of the Brighton and Hove Hebrew Congregation shul at the new Brighton and Hove Jewish Community Centre (BNJC).

This significant occasion was further marked by a poignant visit to the Palmeira Square memorial in Hove, dedicated to the victims of the tragic events of October 7.

In an emotive address, Rabbi Mirvis spoke about the importance of public remembrance. He emphasised the enduring pain from the horrors of October 7 and the imperative to not let the hostages be forgotten.

Lady Mirvis, in a touching gesture of solidarity, tied a yellow ribbon around a tree in the square, demonstrating the ongoing support and remembrance of those still held hostage by Hamas.