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Jeremy Poynton's avatar

Brought up near Manchester, which has always had a significant Jewish population; indeed, when Manchester City in the 1950s, signed up German ex-POW, Bert Trautmann, as their goalie (and by God he was a very fine one), there were widespread protests.

Which stopped when the Grand Rabbi of Manchester spoke openly saying what happened in the war was nothing to do with Bert, who was to become a local hero; indeed, when the awful Munich plane crash of 1958 occurred, Bert offered his services as a translator to United and they took him up.

I had a Jewish friend at primary - and prep school (and a Muslim one as well! 1950s); our dentists were Jewish and family friends.

My old man was quite a character in the village; well known and well respected. Our local posh golf club ( we had two) asked him if he would be an honorary VP (he didn't play the game)

Delighted, he replied - as soon as you allow Jews to be members. Never heard from them again!

I love the Jewish people and their extraordinary contributions; see how may Jews have won Nobel prizes compared to Muslims. Israel is an extraordinary nation, the eternal scapegoat for all the ills of the Middle East.

During lockdown, I decided (a believing Christian without a church - I'd be C of E were Welby not busy dismantling it) to read the Bible (KJ version of course) cover to cover. Alongside it, to inform myself, read various learned commentaries. By the time I had finished reading it, I knew I had to reread it. At Proverbs again!

Not only is it the tale of God, it is the history of Israel; Jews have lived in that part of the world since the Bronze Age, and long before Islam was even a fart in the wind.

God bless Israel, and the Jewish people.

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Syl Rymer's avatar

Wonderful writing as per usual Daniel. ❤️

Let’s face it, Israel has done more to fight terrorism than all the other countries put together. I’m often asked as a Christian, why I don’t agree that there should be a ceasefire. Thankfully I’m no wishy washy church of england Christian. I know what and who I stand for. I quote David’s son, King Solomons writings in the Bible. Ecclesiastes 3 verse 1-8. There’s a time for everything. You don’t mess with Gods people. It’s now a time for war.

Wise old man was Solomon……

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