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Councillor Neil Nerva pays his respects to Sir Ben Helfgott at Brent Council meeting
July 11, 2023, 7:02 pm
Brent Council pays its respects to local resident Sir Ben Helfgott
Councillor Michael Maurice and Councillor Neil Nerva both speak of Holocaust survivor Sir Ben's 'legacy' at the first meeting of the north-west London council since his death last month, aged 93
By Lee Harpin
Sir Ben Helfgott receives his knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Photo credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire
June 22, 2023, 11:20 am
OPINION: Dear Ben never gave way to bitterness or hate or lost his zest for life
Former Board of Deputies president Vivian Wineman reflects on his friendship with Ben Helfgott and the legacy the iconic educator and community leader has left behind.
By Vivian Wineman
Jewish News' co-publishers Justin Cohen (left) and Richard Ferrer presenting Sir Ben with a souvenir edition of the newspaper to mark the great man's 90th birthday in 2019.
June 21, 2023, 10:30 am
VOICE OF THE JEWISH NEWS: Sir Ben was our greatest inspiration and dearest friend
To staff at Jewish News who got to know Sir Ben Helfgott and his wife Arza over many years, it was his humanity, his smile and deep wisdom that made him our greatest hero.
Keir Starmer signs guest book at Berlin's Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
June 16, 2023, 1:45 pm
Starmer: ‘Sir Ben Helfgott’s life and legacy will be an inspiration to us all’
Former Labour MP Dame Louise Ellman also pays a personal tribute to Sir Ben telling Jewish News he once urged her to carry on fighting antisemitism in the party in an emotional telephone call
By Lee Harpin
June 16, 2023, 12:05 pm
OPINION: Sir Ben was a giant among men
Despite all he endured, Ben taught us all about resilience, tolerance and the crucial importance of educating future generations
By Karen Pollock
Holocaust survivors featured in Matt Writtle's book, Portraits for Posterity, which is published on 16 November
November 13, 2020, 11:47 am
Faces of survival
Photographer Matt Writtle commemorates 101 Holocaust survivors in his new book, Portraits For Posterity
By Francine Wolfisz
Sir Ben Helfgott with the sculpture of him
January 27, 2020, 9:17 am
OPINION – Sir Ben Helfgott: Take up the baton and hold it tight
With the focus of Shoah education on second and third generations, Sir Ben thanks those who have listened to his testimony - and who will be telling his story for years to come
By Sir Ben Helfgott
Sir Ben Helfgott with the sculpture of him
October 2, 2019, 4:36 pm
Here’s looking at you, Sir Ben! Gallery gifted statue of survivor
89-year-old former Olympian honoured with bronze artwork by royal sculptor Frances Segelman
By Justin Cohen
Then and Now: Prague 1945 and 2019.
May 13, 2019, 9:36 am
Holocaust survivors and their descendants recreate famous Prague photo from 1945
Six of ‘The Boys’ alongside 250 of their extended families made the historic trip to the Czech Republic in advance of the 75th anniversary of their rescue
By Jewish News Reporter
Sir Ben Helfgott receives his knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Photo credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire
November 25, 2018, 11:44 am
In case you missed it…seven must-read stories from the past week!
Sir Ben Helfgott receiving his honour from Prince Charles, and Kinder meeting the heir to the throne are among this week's top reads...
Sir Ben Helfgott is made a Knight Bachelor of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham palace, London.
November 21, 2018, 2:40 pm
Arise, Sir Ben! Shoah survivor knighted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace
Educators praise his 'determination, dedication and unparalleled perseverance' in teaching future generations about the Holocaust
Robert Rinder was overwhelmed to meet Sir Ben Helfgott at Schlieben, a sub-camp of Buchenwald, where his grandfather was a forced labourer during the Second World War
August 14, 2018, 10:46 am
Watch: Judge Rinder moved to tears by Ben Helfgott in Who Do You Think You Are?
The pair were united at Schlieben, a sub-camp of Buchenwald, where TV star's grandfather endured forced labour
By Francine Wolfisz
Programme Name: Who Do You Think You Are? - TX: n/a - Episode: Generics (No. Generics) - Picture Shows: in Whitechapel, London - (C) Wall to Wall - Photographer: Stephen Perry
August 9, 2018, 11:57 am
Judge Rinder: ‘Who Do You Think You Are was a total gift to my family’
Television star discovers his grandfather Morris Malenicky lost seven relatives in the Holocaust
By Francine Wolfisz
June 15, 2018, 3:40 pm
Voice of the Jewish News: Legacy and Legend
This week's editorial reflects on the passing of the iconic 'bride of Belsen' Gena Turgel, and the knighthood given to Ben Helfgott
June 14, 2018, 2:30 pm
OPINION – Karen Pollock: An emotional week of sorrow and pride
Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust reflects on the passing of Gena Turgel and Sir Ben Helfgott's knighthood - in a bitter-sweet week for the community
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