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lapucelle

(19,544 posts)
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:11 AM Jul 2024

The new Jewish first lady in the UK, bringing Jewish Shabbat to 10 Downing Street

The new Jewish first lady in the UK, bringing Jewish Shabbat to 10 Downing Street

From regularly observing Shabbat to maintaining strong connections with the Jewish community, Victoria's influence extends beyond the domestic sphere.

Victoria Starmer, a Jewish woman with a rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted traditions, is poised to become the UK's first lady. Intertwined with her Jewish upbringing, her life story plays a significant role in shaping the values and practices of her family.

From regularly observing Shabbat to maintaining strong connections with the Jewish community, Victoria's influence extends beyond the domestic sphere into her husband, Labour leader Keir Starmer's political career.

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The fact that the incoming prime minister's wife is an engaged Jew is particularly relevant given the Labour Party's recent history with accusations of antisemitism. Keir has made it clear that his commitment to tackling antisemitism in the Labour Party is a matter of principle and values, reinforced by the cultural and religious practices observed in their home.

He reiterated this commitment in a speech to Labour Friends of Israel, emphasizing that "anti-Zionist antisemitism is the antithesis of the Labour tradition."

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-809065

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The new Jewish first lady in the UK, bringing Jewish Shabbat to 10 Downing Street (Original Post) lapucelle Jul 2024 OP
Kicking Corbyn to the curb was the smartest comradebillyboy Jul 2024 #1

comradebillyboy

(10,515 posts)
1. Kicking Corbyn to the curb was the smartest
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:20 AM
Jul 2024

thing Labour has done since Tony Blair was PM. Maybe even the only smart thing they have done in recent years.

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