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January 5, 2012 12:39
Helena Bonham Carter

ByJessica Elgot, Jessica Elgot

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A Holocaust survivor, a Nobel physicist, a Hollywood actress, a poet and charity fundraisers are some of the Jewish names among the 2012 New Year's Honours.

The founder of the Community Security Trust, 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 Naim Dangoor, 97, receives a CBE. Mr Dangoor, a visiting professor at Nanjing University, is an Iraqi-born Jew and a long-term supporter of the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Community Centre. He has donated £4 million for British university scholarships. He said: "Like many Jewish people, my family and I found refuge in this country from oppression elsewhere and we are very grateful. "

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 Hayman, who receives the Knight Grand Cross for services to the House.