Exemplar of Western Sephardi tradition, widely admired for his tolerance, non-coercive approach and educational vision
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Leading Talmudic scholar of the post-war era who campaigned against domestic abuse
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Inventive scientist whose pioneering work helped develop the lithium battery and the flat-screen TV
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Highly respected lawyer who advised Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks
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Thatcher favourite and entrepreneur moved by the ‘Jewish ethos of practical charity’
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Intrepid newspaper lawyer whose editorial ruling helped nail Stephen Lawrence killers
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Lord Young, who died last week, was renowned for his boundless ‘can-do’ energy and desire to help others
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The pioneering agony aunt who raised the profile of the role
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Courageous German woman who risked her life to oppose the Nazis
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Bad-boy’ actor defined by his role as Sonny Corleone in classic mafia film The Godfather