Phil Rosenberg with members of Cardiff Reform Synagogue (Photo: Board of Deputies)[Missing Credit]
Rosenberg addressed a dinner – beginning his speech by greeting guests in Welsh – hosted by the South Wales Jewish Representative Council, under the chairmanship of Laurence Kahn. Attendees included Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Morfudd Meredith and Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff Cllr Michael Michael.
Rosenberg and Radivan spent the second day of their visit at the Welsh Senedd. Accompanied by Rabbi Michoel Rose from Cardiff United Synagogue’s and its chair Lisa Gerson, and Cardiff Reform Synagogue deputy Eddie Cawston, they met leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth and Delyth Jewell, the Senedd international relations committee chair.
They also spoke to Darren Millar, leader of the Welsh Conservatives and former First Minister Vaughan Gething, who represents the synagogues of Cardiff in the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
Sara Radivan, Eddie Cawston, Phil Rosenberg, Darren Millar, Rabbi Michoel Rose, Lisa Gerson (Photo: Board of Deputies)[Missing Credit]
At each meeting, they discussed the importance of education and culture in tackling prejudice and promoting celebration, the fight against antisemitism, the need for peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians and the championing of Welsh Jewish culture through the Board’s proposed Jewish Culture Month.
Rosenberg said: “I am really proud that I have fulfilled one of my pledges and, after next month, will have visited all four nations of the UK in my first year in post.
South Wales Jewish Representative Council chair Laurence Kahn presents Phil with a book entitled The Jews of Wales (Photo: The Board of Deputies)[Missing Credit]
“The community visits are important in helping us to hear the latest from the communities and to give them our support in achieving our shared objectives. Sara Radivan and I had a great two days in Cardiff with its Jewish community, which has a fascinating history, a dynamic present, and the potential for an exciting future.”
The Board President is due to visit Northern Ireland in May.
