WATCH: 1,700 people including the PM and Chief Rabbi sing Hatikvah for Israel
The packed Finchley United synagogue sang the national anthem of the Jewish state at a prayer evening with the Chief Rabbi and UK Prime Minister on Monday evening
A poignant evening in support of Hamas terror victims in Israel culminated with a moving rendition of Hatikvah by the 1,700 guests present.
Click here to watch as members of Jewish communities across London came together on Monday evening for prayers with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, United Synagogue chief executive Jo Grose and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The Prime Minister, who said: “We stand with you in this hour of prayer as we think of those who are hostage and your friends and loved ones taking refuge in bomb shelters or risking their lives. And perhaps above all, I wanted to come here tonight to stand with you in solidarity in Israel’s hour of need”
More than 20,000 viewers watched the event online.
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