Sir Keir Starmer has praised the Jewish community for its “volunteerism and multiple acts of compassion, of Chesed” over a past year dominated by the devastating impact of coronavirus.
In his first Rosh Hashanah message as Labour leader Sir Keir wrote that during the past six months like every other part of Britain “the Jewish community has experienced pain, isolation and hardship brought about by Covid-19.”
“My thoughts are particularly with those who are alone, those who are vulnerable and most tragically, those in the community who have been bereaved,” he said.
Writing ahead of the High Holy Days he said that he wanted to send heartfelt good wishes to Jews at home and across the world at a time when the “period of deep reflection and solemnity feels more significant than ever.”
