Central Hosts Successful Michael Howard Event
On Sunday , 25 February 2024 Central Synagogue had the pleasure in hosting former leader of the Conservative Party and Home Secretary Lord Michael Howard of Lympne at…
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Barry Marcus MBE retired as the Rabbi at the Central Synagogue in Great Portland Street, London in 2018.
He was born in South Africa and descends from a long line of distinguished Rabbis. Before coming to London, he was Rabbi in one of Johannesburg’s largest communities and in Israel. He is well known for his rabbinical and pastoral duties in the UK, Israel and South Africa.
Rabbi Marcus is a dynamic speaker. His sermons and talks carry the mission of the Torah, the message of our heritage, and the centrality of Israel to our people to Jewish audiences and the wider public at large. He has a reputation for steadfast and unflinching support of Israel, especially during times of crisis.
He is also active in promoting Holocaust remembrance and education. In 1998, he pioneered the concept of a one-day educational trip to Auschwitz. To date, more than 25,000 people have taken part in these trips.
In 2014, he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland for Holocaust Education and for fostering dialogue and building bridges with Poland.
He was awarded an MBE in the 2015 New Year’s Honours for services to Holocaust Education.
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