YORK: Rabbi says 'violence will not end Israel conflict - but maybe youth can' v.2
Jewish communities around the world have watched war in Israel and Gaza from afar, helplessly. York, known to many as a historic and beautiful city in the north of England, is no exception and has its own tragic, Jewish heritage. In fact, Clifford’s Tower, which is often emblematic of the city, hosted one of the worst anti-Semitic massacres in 1190. Now the Jewish community in York is small, according to Rabbi Elisheva Salamo.
The city has reacted to the conflict well, according to Rabbi Elisheva, and she praised the Lord Mayor Coun Chris Cullwick who had said “we urge leaders in Israel and Palestine to do all they can to urgently de-escalate the situation and avoid further loss of life.” Other people in the city showed their support solely for Palestine and gathered outside York Minster with placards saying ‘free Palestine’ and held the state flag. “I think that protests have political slants,” Rabbi Elisheva said.
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