COMMUNNAL LEADERS CALL FOR SOLIDARITY

LONDON – (7th January 2009) – Leading figures in the Jewish community have joined together today to urge as many people as possible to join this Sunday’s rally in Trafalgar Square, which will call for “Peace in Israel and Peace in Gaza”. The rally, together with a parallel event in Manchester’s Albert Square, will bring together communities from all over the country who will express their solidarity with Israel and their desire for a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the conflict.

“Israel needs and deserves your support now - please be there on Sunday.”
Henry Grunwald QC, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council

“On Sunday we will come together once again in unity to show our solidarity for the people of Israel. I urge you all to join us. Our prayers at this time continue to be for a just and lasting peace for the people of the region.”
Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks
Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth

“Please join our Rally, Sunday morning and help end Hamas Terror by showing your support for Israel’s just cause.”

Alfred Magnus
President of the Board of Elders of the Spanish & Portuguese Jews Congregation

“Everyone should support Israel's determination to weaken the hold of the terrorists. It is only when terror and blackmail are successfully opposed that the moderate majority can feel safe to make peace.”
Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield
Head of the Movement for Reform Judaism

“The Assembly of Masorti Synagogues urges its members to stand with Israel at this critical time and join the rally on Sunday.”
Jeremy Kelly & Bill Benjamin
Co-Chairmen, Assembly of Masorti Synagogues

“We ask all London Jewry to attend the rally in Trafalgar Square this Sunday to express their fervent wish that Hamas terror should end so that there will be peace for all the innocent people in the region.”
Simon Hochhauser
President of the United Synagogue