Lord Wolfson visits Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre
Thankful to 'live in a society where we can express our Judaism': peer tells concentration camp survivors, refugees, hidden children and spouses of survivors
Lord (David) Wolfson of Tredegar said he was thankful for the UK’s constitutional monarchy and democratic government at a recent visit to Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre.
Now a British politician, barrister and life peer, Lord Wolfson has been Shadow Attorney General since November 2024 and was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice from December 2020 to April 2022.
Speaking to members of the north London Centre, including concentration camp survivors, refugees, hidden children and spouses of survivors, Lord Wolfson shared stories from his childhood and how he has come to sit in the House of Lords today as a peer.
Growing up in Liverpool in the 80s, Lord Wolfson went to King David Primary and High Schools which he said, “when I was there it was a mix of Jewish and non-Jewish pupils, although with a substantial Jewish majority. Looking back, I think my outlook has been shaped by my school; you learned to be proud of being Jewish in a environment which also contained many non-Jews, and how to explain Judaism to others. I am proud of playing my part in a multi-cultural society.”
Members asked questions about Glastonbury and antisemitism in the UK and Lord Wolfson advised: “Be alert to threats but thank G-d, with a democratic system of government and a constitutional monarchy, we live in a society where we can live freely and express our Judaism.”
Speaking after the visit, Lord Wolfson praised “the way that our Holocaust survivors and refugees are supported by the staff and volunteers with such dedication, respect and love.”
Chief executive Daniel Carmel-Brown said, “It is so important for our Holocaust survivors to stay connected with those in our community who are members of both Houses of Parliament and to ensure that their voices and concerns are heard by those in public life who represent us.”
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