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Jewish philanthropists, scientists and artists honoured on New Year List

December 31, 2011 10:19
Eva Schloss, Gerald Ronson, Helena Bonham- Carter, and former Lord Mayor Michael Bear

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Jessica Elgot,

Jessica Elgot

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A Holocaust survivor, a Nobel physicist, a Hollywood actress, a poet and fundraisers for charities as diverse as CST and Asylum Aid are some of the Jewish names on the 2012 New Years Honours.

Founding chair of the CST Gerald Ronson receives a CBE for his charitable work. His wife, Gail Ronson, also known for her active charity work, especially for Jewish Care, was made a dame in 2004.

Philanthropist and businessman Professor Naim Dangoor receives a CBE. Professor Dangoor, an Iraqi-born Jew, received an OBE in 2006.

Major awards have gone to the former Lord Mayor of London Michael Bear, who has been knighted, and former Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Baroness Helene Valerie Hayman, who receives the Knight Grand Cross for services to the House. Civil engineer Sir Michael said: "As an engineer you have a great chance to make a tangible difference to people’s lives and create prosperity, growth and jobs – and I would encourage any young person to take up the profession; it will take you around the world.