David Mindel and Samuel Burke met ten years ago, connecting instantly over a shared love of Jewish life and a passion for travel.
And when Mr Mindel and his CNN presenter partner were married, they asked their wedding guests to bring Jewish Care into the celebration by making a donation.
They name-checked the charity during the ceremony, which was officiated by West London Synagogue’s Rabbi David Mitchell and viewed digitally by people across six continents.
Mr Mindel said he had long been moved by the work of Jewish Care, given that it touched “so many different parts of our community.