Aug 30, 2026 · 5 min · 4 segments
Does it take an immigrant to see what's great about your owncountry? Rabbi Shlomo Levin looks back on a 1997 fundraising dinner where aPrime Minister mid-election campaign praised Britain's protection…
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Leading philanthropists, captains of industry, distinguished professionals, scientists, educators, all were present.
He used his speech to electioneer shamelessly, using all the skills of a seasoned politician.
He told the audience how his government protected all religious and ethnic minorities.
The government, he said, would do everything in its power to ensure that the Jewish community were protected and were given every opportunity to flourish.
I felt deeply uncomfortable that he was using this occasion for his political purpose.
Leading philanthropists, captains of industry, distinguished professionals, scientists, educators, all were present.
He used his speech to electioneer shamelessly, using all the skills of a seasoned politician.
He told the audience how his government protected all religious and ethnic minorities.
The government, he said, would do everything in its power to ensure that the Jewish community were protected and were given every opportunity to flourish.
I felt deeply uncomfortable that he was using this occasion for his political purpose.
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