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Ernest Levy lighting candles
Unknown, 2005, Photograph
Ernest Levy lighting candles
Ernest Levy lighting candles
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Title
Ernest Levy lighting candles
Description
Ernest Levy in later years, lighting a Golden Hanukkah menorah in front of a gold coloured curtain.
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Unknown
Date
2005
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Ernest Levy said to the Scottish Parliament in 2001: Each person must recognise the validity of the other's beliefs and religion. Each human being is unique. We must recognise that differences can be wonderful in adding colour and spice to our lives. The more colour there is, the more beautiful the world becomes.
Ernest Levy was a holocaust survivor who after the war settled in Scotland. Originally from Bratislava he spent 48 years in Glasgow where he became a leading figure in the Scottish Jewish community. He spoke out about his experiences throughout his life, knowing that his testimony would help future generations remember this terrible time in history. For these efforts Ernest was made an O.B.E in 2002.
On his passing in 2009 his large collection of books, manuscripts and music were donated to Edinburgh City Libraries by his daughter Judy.
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