The Jewish community of Prague paid tribute to the former leader of the Czech Republic at a Chanucah candlelighting ceremony.
Vaclav Havel, who died on Sunday at the age of 75, was praised during his presidency for his efforts to tackle antisemitism, further Holocaust education and encourage a revival in Jewish life after the Communist era.
Mr Havel was honoured on Wednesday evening in Prague, when the community lit candles for the second night of Chanucah. The leaders of the city’s Jewish community were joined by the mayor, the US ambassador and other officials in remembering Mr Havel.
Prague Chabad Rabbi Manis Barash described Mr Havel as "a modern-day Maccabee".