Shadow Attorney-General Emily Thornberry was among the 300 crowd at Chabad Islington’s big summer fete, back for the first time since the pandemic.
A National Lottery-supported celebration of Jewish culture, the event featured activities and entertainment for all ages, including klezmer music, games, arts and crafts, face painting and a Jewish Museum stall. Visitors also enjoyed complimentary chocolate rugelach.
Ms Thornberry, the MP for Islington South, said: “It is truly wonderful to see the community all here on Highbury Fields. And it is great to hear about the developments in the Angel with a Jewish community space and the history project with the Mayor of London.”
Chabad Islington’s Rabbi Mendy Korer said it had been great to reconnect with the local community “after a couple years of lockdown.
