‘Your pain is my pain’. Julie Siddiqi MBE assures Jews in Leeds that they have friends among UK Muslims
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‘Your pain is my pain’. Julie Siddiqi MBE assures Jews in Leeds that they have friends among UK Muslims

Last Shabbat (Saturday 14th October) Sinai Synagogue in Leeds welcomed Julie Siddiqi MBE, to address their congregation at the end of a devastating week for Jews in Israel and around the world.

She said: “I know that so many of you feel scared, and this week has been so tough for everyone. In the Jewish community here and around the world, your pain is my pain”.

Photo caption: (left to right): Sinai Community Director, Becky Teiger; Julie Siddiqi MBE; Cantor Rachel Weston

“I believe in a loving and merciful God, and I continue to pray for you all that your pain is eased. Please know that you have friends and supporters among UK Muslims, Christians and people of all faiths and none. And we will stand by you with love and support as and when you need it”.

“There are no easy or quick answers to any of this, but let’s stand together in love and solidarity as friends and as cousins in faith.”