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Gongs of praise for those who made a difference

January 8, 2009 16:08

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Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

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Charity volunteers, entrepreneurs and Holocaust survivors are among the Jewish recipients recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Jenny Abramsky, former director of BBC audio and music, is made a dame for services to broadcasting.

Currently chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund and National Heritage Memorial Fund, she said: “My father [Chimen Abramsky, a former professor of Jewish studies] was thrilled.

“For someone who came here as a refugee in 1932 and is now 92, to see his daughter getting an honour like this is great.
“I was particularly thrilled because I think it shows that radio is still very important in this country and I passionately believe it is. I felt it was as much an honour to radio as it was to me.”

She was made a CBE in 2001. Her mother, Miriam, was a leading social worker.