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Posted By admin on March 28, 2020

The much-loved rabbi of Edgware and Hendon Reform synagogue has died suddenly from coronavirus.

Rabbi Neil Kraft, who wasborn and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, spent 17 years leading the community and was due to retire in a matter of weeks.

He appeared unwell in shul last weekend after conducting part of the Shabbat service via a live stream. He was later admitted to hospital where he was put on a ventilator in intensive care, but died yesterday.

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His son Elie wrote: Despite the NHS doing an amazing job trying to have him, he unfortunately didnt make it. I dont really know what to say other than my family and I are completely devastated. Not only did he mean a lot to us. He also meant a lot to the wider Jewish community.

He added: While I am extremely grateful for the love and support I know you will want to share, wed be very appreciative if youd allow us some space to grieve.

A congregant who asked to remain anonymous said: Rabbi Krafts congregation adored him. He touched many lives and hearts and will be so sorely missed. Words cant even describe it. Life at EHRS will never be the same again, but has been made all the better for the time Rabbi Kraft spent there.

Rabbi Kraftled the Woodford and District Liberal Synagogue community and South London Liberal Synagogue before joining Edgware and Hendon Reform.

He leaves behind his wife, Susannah, and two sons.

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