In case you missed it…seven must-read stories from the past week!
Prince William unveiling a statue of British spy who saved 10,000 Jews, the 102-year-old football mascot and Theresa May at UJIA's annual dinner are among this week's top reads...
Relive the past week on jewishnews.co.uk with our top-seven must-read stories from the past seven days…
Scroll down to read our pick of this week’s stories, which included Prince William unveiling a statue of British spy who saved thousands of Jewish lives, the 102-year-old Jewish football mascot, Theresa May speaking at the UJIA’s annual dinner and how tributes were paid to former MDA leader Eli Benson …
1) Prince William unveils statue of British spy Frank Foley, who saved 10,000 Jews – Duke of Cambridge presents monument of MI6 hero in Midlands town of Stourbridge, to honour his work saving Jews from the Holocaust
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2) Student resigns from NUS ruling body after criticism from UJS – Ayo Olatunji steps down from the National Union of Students ruling body in a move welcomed by its Jewish counterpart
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3) Theresa May: Young Jews should feel pride in being British, Jewish and Zionist – Prime minister takes swipe at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn without mentioning his name during historic address to UJIA dinner
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4) Tributes to ‘legendary’ former MDA leader Eli Benson – Respects paid to inspirational former charity head who led UK arm of medical emergency service
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5) Manchester City led out by 102-year-old Jewish mascot! – Vera Cohen, together with her 98-year-old sister Olga Halon, walked out with the players ahead of Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League victory over Fulham
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6) Tesco’s new budget store ‘Jack’s’ inspired by Jewish founder – Jack Cohen is behind the name of the supermarket chain’s new outlet, in a bid to rival cut-price competitors such as Aldi and Lidl
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7) Best of London to touch down in Tel Aviv for week-long festival – Capital’s culture to be showcased in Israel coastal city following last year’s inaugural event in Camden exhibiting the best Israeli dance, music and food
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