HUNDREDS of British Jews have applied to become security guards since last Thursday’s terror attack at Heaton Park Congregational Synagogue.
The Community Security Trust said the surge in volunteers was “a powerful reflection of the community’s resilience and strength”.
An armed police officer at the scene of the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester[/caption]
More than 300 people from the Jewish community have signed up for training to become CST volunteer security officers, with 150 of those sign-ups taking place within 24 hours of the attack in Manchester last Thursday.
Responding to the surge in applications, a CST spokesperson said: “We are extremely grateful to the members of the community who have stepped up to apply to become CST volunteers.
“This shows a powerful reflection of the community’s resilience and strength. We are also incredibly thankful for the generous donations, many of which come from people who aren’t Jewish, but wanted to show their sympathy and support.”
The CST trains volunteers from the Jewish community to provide security outside synagogues and at communal events, giving an extra level of protection to British Jews.
A CST volunteer was among those hurt during the terror attack, which took place on Yom Kippur.
Meanwhile, a bake sale for Palestine scheduled to take place today at the University of Liverpool students’ union has been postponed.
A University of Liverpool spokesperson confirmed that “following discussions, the organisers of this proposed event have agreed to move this fundraising activity to an alternative date. We work in close partnership with our Guild of Students, the primary representative body for students at the University, to promote an inclusive, respectful and welcoming campus culture and environment.”
But a march in Manchester called “All out in Manchester” was still due to go ahead in the city’s Platt Fields area.
Organisers said: “2 years of genocide in Gaza. Resistance until return! It is unbelievable that Gaza has been under a genocide for two whole years. If it signals anything, it signals the state of this world, where an entire besieged population is left to die under the boots of a brutal occupier, and with the support of the ruling global powers that are masters in destruction and murder.
“In solidarity with the Palestinians and their struggle for liberation and justice, join our demonstration.”
Melvin Cravitz died in the horror attack[/caption]
Adrian Daulby tragically lost his life in the act of courage to save others[/caption]
