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The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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The AJR represents Britain’s Jewish refugees & survivors of Nazi oppression and their descendants & commemorates their experiences and contributions to society.
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ajr.org.uk
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Dec 12, 2024
    The AJR has fought Holocaust distortion & antisemitism for over 80 years. Today, we say #NOTONEMOREWORD on X. Misinformation & abuse have flourished; posting on X now does more harm than goodin our work to combat Holocaust distortion and antisemitism. Full statement below.
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Jan 18, 2023
    The AJR is deeply saddened to learn that Zigi Shipper has passed away on his 93rd birthday. Born in Łódź, Poland, Zigi was a survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Stutthof. In 1947 he arrived in Britain, where he started a family and a business career.
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    May 1, 2022
    Mazeltov once more to our chief executive, Michael Newman OBE who has shared the official photo of his investiture. What a wonderful honour!
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Jun 20, 2022
    Did you know.... the AJR has supported refugees from Nazi persecution since 1941, and we continue to support them today. Our oldest member is 108 years old! #RefugeeWeek2022
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Mar 9, 2023
    The AJR was delighted to enable & accompany two members Marianne Phillips and her son to visit the Kindertransport memorial at Liverpool St Station. She came from Berlin on a Kindertransport in Aug 1939. Aged 99 living in Manchester, she wished to visit the place 84 years later.
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Feb 22, 2022
    Mazeltov to our Chief Executive, Michael Newman OBE!
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Dec 1, 2022
    #OTD 1 December 1938, the first #Kindertransport left Berlin. 10,000 children would arrive in the UK from Nazi-occupied Europe by September 1939 although many never saw their parents again #NeverForget
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Nov 9, 2023
    We were delighted to welcome the King to meet some of our #Kindertransport members before today’s #Kristallnacht commemoration.
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Jun 7, 2021
    Letter to the Editor, The Times. 7 June 2021
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    May 21, 2022
    Paul Willer, refugee from Nazis taken in by Attlee family, dies aged 94
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    Paul Willer, refugee from Nazis taken in by Attlee family, dies aged 94
    Willer was taken in by the Labour leader and future prime minister after fleeing Germany following Kristallnacht
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Nov 9, 2022
    For #Kristallnacht we ask you to #KeepALightOn this evening in remembrance. Please feel free to copy our profile pin for social media today.
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Nov 9, 2022
    On 9 November 1938, Nazi leaders unleashed pogroms against the Jewish population in Germany and other territories. This event came to be called #Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) because of the shattered glass that littered the streets after the vandalism.
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Nov 2, 2022
    It is with great sadness that we announce Sir Erich Reich passed away suddenly this morning at the age of 87 years. Read more on our website: ajr.org.uk/latest-news/si…
    Sir Erich Reich with a fellow Kind
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    The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR)
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    Dec 31, 2022
    We are thrilled to share the news that our Chairman, Michael Karp, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to Holocaust Education and Remembrance, and in recognition of his many years of service as a Trustee of @HolocaustUK Congratulations, Michael!
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