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May 22, 2026, 9:29 am
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The challenge facing Jews today is not simply how we survive hatred, but whether we continue to stand visibly and proudly for truth, memory and Jewish continuity in spite of it
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Harry Spiro. Pic: HET
May 18, 2026, 4:06 pm
‘Hitler, you didn’t win, I won’: Windermere Boy Harry Spiro dies aged 96
Tributes pour in for extraordinary Holocaust survivor with a life of 'unimaginable loss and remarkable resilience'
By Michelle Rosenberg
Harry Spiro speaking to students (Credit: HET)
May 18, 2026, 3:41 pm
Harry Spiro’s family was his biggest reward and strongest revenge
Holocaust survivor Harry Spiro has died at the age of 96. Holocaust Educational Trust chief executive Karen Pollock pays tribute to a remarkable man
By Karen Pollock CBE
Janine Webber was among those supporting the campaign
October 6, 2021, 4:50 pm
More than £1m raised for HET fundraiser to protect future of Shoah education
Donors give generously to make sure survivor testimony is never forgotten in Holocaust Educational Trust campaign.
By Josh Salisbury
(l to r) Sir Ben Helfgott, Jan Goldberger and Harry Spiro pictured at a lunch inside Holmehurst, the original Loughton hostel, now a privately owned residence owned by Wendy and Richard Higgins, who opened up their home to a group of 80 members of the '45 Aid Society, including the 3 Loughton Boys and their families as well as other Boys and local dignitaries (credit: Melissa Page)
September 6, 2021, 10:29 am
A celebration of survival: ‘We had each other, we were each other’s family’
Beloved survivors Harry Spiro, Sir Ben Helfgott and Janek Goldberger were joined by families of the other 'Loughton Boys' at an emotional reunion organised by the 45 Aid Society.
By Jenni Frazer
May 16, 2021, 12:21 pm
Exhibition reveals ‘little-known’ story of child survivors in Loughton
Epping Forest District Museum will host the display which charts how in 1945 more than 700 orphans were brought over from Theresienstadt
By Jewish News
January 21, 2021, 10:39 am
120 Over 80 – meet our mentors!
Part two of our celebration of the Jewish community's oldest and wisest.
By Jewish News
From left: Harry Olmer, Kacper Swietek, Arek Hersh, Tomasz Studzinski, Pascal Fischer, Sir Ben Helfgott, Marek Wrobelewski, Sam Laskier, Kuba Sprenger, Ike Alterman
January 26, 2020, 9:26 am
The Windermere Children: ‘Coming here made me feel human again’
Francine Wolfisz meets the cast and survivors portrayed in a BBC2 film exploring the incredible story of 300 Jewish orphans who were brought to Britain after the war
By Francine Wolfisz
November 21, 2019, 12:39 pm
90 messages for 90 years: Happy birthday Sir Ben Helfgott!
Five prime ministers, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sadiq Khan, Stephen Fry and Rachel Riley among figures to wish the communal icon and Shoah survivor many happy returns!
Sajid Javid hosted survivors for a private dinner (Credit: Number 11 Downing Street)
October 30, 2019, 2:58 pm
Survivors invited to private dinner with Sajid Javid at Number 11
Chancellor pays tribute to survivors for commitment to Holocaust education as they share their testimonies up and down the country
By Mathilde Frot
Chelsea stars in Boston this week!
May 16, 2019, 2:11 pm
With blend of humour and wisdom, David Luiz sets sights on fighting antisemitism
Chelsea superstars were in Boston this week for a charity match against New England Revolution to raise funds for 15 anti-discrimination causes in the UK and America
By Justin Cohen in Boston
Mordaunt Cohen pictured with Prime Minister Theresa May
December 29, 2017, 10:31 pm
New Year’s Honours List: Holocaust survivors, war veteran and AJR chair recognised
Recognition goes to members of the community for work in Shoah education, interfaith, local politics and volunteering
By Jewish News Reporter
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