On Thursday 16th November, I stood in Auschwitz concentration camp with over 200 non Jewish 6th formers. While there, we spoke to the students about how anti Semitism didn't end with the deaths of the six million. From the President of Iran calling for Israel's destruction to endless attacks on Jewish synagogues, cemeteries and people -- anti Semitism unfortunately is alive and well. 

This was very much a “schools” week. Every year I take the opportunity of visiting all of the United Synagogue schools and meeting with the headteachers, who give me an update as to what has been happening with their school, whilst I share some of the strategic developments taking place at the US.

Coming down from the high of the Tribe Learn to Lead Poland weekend was always going to be hard, and given the contrasting events I had to deal with as the week progressed, I am glad I was able to share that experience. It was actually rather nice to pop my head through the door at the office when the participants had their reunion. They all seemed to be as enthusiastic as when I had left them in Krakow the week before, and I hope their experiences will remain with them forever.