Condolence Messages to the Royal Family from the British Jewish Community

Now I must leave the treasures of the past and turn to the future. Famous have been the reigns of our queens. Some of the greatest periods in our history have unfolded under their sceptre. Now that we have the second Queen Elizabeth, also ascending the Throne in her twenty-sixth year, our thoughts are carried back nearly four hundred years to the magnificent figure who presided over and, in many ways, embodied and inspired the grandeur and genius of the Elizabethan age.
Queen Elizabeth II, like her predecessor, did not pass her childhood in any certain expectation of the Crown. But already we know her well, and we understand why her gifts, and those of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, have stirred the only part of the Commonwealth she has yet been able to visit. She has already been acclaimed as Queen of Canada.
We make our claim too, and others will come forward also, and tomorrow the proclamation of her sovereignty will command the loyalty of her native land and of all other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire. I, whose youth was passed in the august, unchallenged and tranquil glories of the Victorian era, may well feel a thrill in invoking once more the prayer and the anthem, "God save the Queen!"
Prime Minister Winston Churchill 1952

FZY are deeply saddened at the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. We, along with the rest of our community, mourn her passing and send our greatest sympathies to His Royal Highness King Charles III and The Royal Family.

The service of Her Majesty goes beyond words. An inspiration to not only the British people, but to everyone all over the world. Her dedication to her role was extraordinary and her legacy will live on through her impact, not just at home, globally.

Her warm relationship with the Jewish community and commitment to interfaith relations are a testament to the Britain that has evolved and been created during her reign.

Her respect for the values of the Jewish people is something we have been particularly grateful for.
In the words of the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: “Jews have deep respect for the Queen and the Royal Family. We say a prayer for them every Sabbath in synagogue. We recite a special blessing on seeing the Queen. We drink a toast to her at every communal dinner. Whether I am in America or Israel or the Far East one of the first questions I am likely to be asked is: “How was the royal wedding?” Something similar, in my experience, is true of other minority faiths in Britain. They value the Queen because they know she values them. She makes them feel not strangers in a strange land, but respected citizens at home.”

The Queen is a figure from which our members have learnt and can continue to learn from. Her dedication, longevity, passion and service to her people are to be admired forever.

Thank you Ma’am

God Save The King

The clergy and members of the Mill Hill United Synagogue join with the people and nations across the Commonwealth in mourning the very sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth 11. Our thoughts and prayers are with King Charles 111
and all the Royal family

Deputy Geoffrey Gafson

It is with great sadness and respect that I share the blessing of sadness on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the only monarch I have known in my life.
Baruch Dayan HaEmet

Queen Elizabeth’s extraordinary commitment to hold, preserve and lead this country and its constitution is one of the greatest achievements of our age and our nation. Her respect, encouragement and celebration of the Jewish community of the Commonwealth has always been unstinting, as it has been for so many other peoples and faith. And her commitment to her own faith has always been inspiring. It has, I think, given Her Majesty the humility and sense of duty that is at the heart of her extraordinary achievement.

To her family, our King, and all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, I share condolences and deepest sympathy,

Yours,

Rabbi Jeremy Gordon

With great sadness a message of sympathy is sent to out Sovereign Lord King Charles, Queen Consort and all The Royal Family on the loss of our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of Blessed Memory embodied all that is good in our wonderful United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
Her association with our Jewish Community and numerous organisations will be continued by our new King and for that we give thanks,
May Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Rest in Peace with the Holy and Pure Ones.

Sending our sincerest condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this sad time on the passing of a very special lady who inspired every one with whom she came into contact.
Wishing you all a long and happy life free from any further sorrow.

My wife and family join me in sending our deepest condolences to the Royal family at this very difficult time.

Hadassah UK joins the nation and the world with great sadness, in mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who throughout her long life was the essence of duty and stability in our ever-changing world. No other person in history has exhibited such steadfast commitment to their community, country, tradition, and the world. Our thoughts at this time are with the members of The Royal Family in their personal loss.

Our congregation wishes to send our condolences to all the Royal Family family and to express our appreciation for all the kindness and consideration that Her Majesty Queen Elizbeth 11 provided to the Jewish Community. She was a wonderful role model for all our Community and her steadfast conscientious performance of her role endeared her to the hearts and minds of British Subjects and people all over the world. We were so fortunate to have had her wisdow and support for so long and it will be a great void to know that she is no longer with us. Her memory will live on in the hearts and minds of the people and we wish to express our support for King Charles lll and wish him Long Life on the tragic loss of his mother.

We deeply mourn the death of our much-loved Queen, whose commitment to duty and public service to the United Kingdom knew no bounds. Long live the King!

On behalf of The Paperweight Trust we would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.
The entire nation will profoundly miss her unwavering service and her dignified presence. Her Majesty’s positive and long-lasting legacy will be remembered by everyone for generations to come.

Giving thanks for all that Her Majesty gave our nation, the Commonwealth and our community in her lifetime. I was honoured to spend time with her and Prince Philip as CCJ Director and I will never forget the warmth she expressed towards the UK Jewish community. May her memory be blessed

When I heard the news I was deeply shocked. The world is changed over the last hundred years in the most dramatic ways. One important constant what’s the presence of a majesty Queen Elizabeth the second. To me she represented everything that was good and right about Great Britain and it is indeed the end of an era. So on behalf of my family I wish all the remaining members of the royal family long life free from further sorrow.

A great loss to us all, and indeed to the world. No one could ever perform the duties as perfectly. She will be greatly missed.

Much gratitude for many years of being a moral compass for the British people. Such a selfless and dutiful contribution to our society. Sadly missed by myself and my family. Wishing Charles and family well over the coming period, and every success.
My sincere condolences
Joanna Polak-Goodman

As a congregation and residents of the United Kingdom, we mourn the passing of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty has been an inspiration to our Kahal showing her resilience and determination to ensure that we have been able to live in peace.

We know that many of you may wish to spend some time in silent prayer and reflection. If you would like to do so within the walls of our beloved Synagogue, please contact the Office and we will make any necessary arrangements.

We extend our condolences to the Royal Family.
Be’ezrat HaShem they will have many years free from further sorrow.
Muchos anyos y vida larga
May her memory be for a blessing

May Hashem exalt and honour His Majesty King Charles III and grant him a long, prosperous, and harmonious reign.

Long Live the King

Sending my sincere condolences to the family of HRH Queen Elizabeth 11. She will be so sadly missed, as will our toast to Her Majesty at all our Jewish functions. RIP

Her Majesty was a constant through my whole life. She was the best role model and admired all over the world. We send our deepest respects to her family at this sad time. We feel humbled to have lived during her reign. May her legacy continue.
Long Live The King

Debbie and Jon Carp

Please accept our sincere love and condolences at this very sad time. She was a wise and wonderful lady who stood for strength and loyalty and all that is good about Britain and will never be forgotten and always remembered in love. I hope you find solace in knowing the nation loves and mourn with you xx

My deepest condolences to all the Royal family after the death of perhaps our greatest example of what Monarchy contributes to a nation. I have so many memories of watching Royal occasions, from being on my father's shoulders at the Palace on the occasion of her father's coronation, cheering his Majesty on the balcony at the end of WW2 and then seeing his sombre funeral procession. I was also cheerfully waving in the rain as the coach went past on her own coronation.
I have been so conscious that I was fortunate to be born in this country and her late Majesty embodied so wonderfully all that Britain stood for.

The devotion and commitment of Her Late Majesty The Queen have inspired so many, including myself.

May her memory be for a blessing.
Zichrona Livracha

God Bless her Majesty. She was a lady who served the Nation and Commonwealth with dignity, valour and compassion and will be long remembered.

God Bless the King. Long may he reign.

I remember the day of 5th of December 2017 when I assisted at the burial of Her Majesty's First cousin, King Michael I of România. Several years later, I find myself in the UK completing the circle, assisting at the end of an era in another country dear to me, the United Kingdom.

My condolences to the family, and may Her eternal sleep be light.

Limmud sends its condolences to the royal family on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, and we keep her family in our collective thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.

Her Majesty’s leadership and continued dedication to her role was an inspiration to many, and will continue to be so for many years to come.

My father met Her Majesty on two occasions, 57 years apart and I was present at Buckingham Place when the Queen awarded him his MBE. I was truly saddened when I heard the news and freely admit that I shed a tear. Her duty to this country has been insurmountable and she will be truly missed. The sympathies of our whole community go out to Prince Charles and the Royal family. LONG LIVE THE KING.