Chief Minister welcomes visiting UCLA Jewish students

The Chief Minister has met with a visiting group of Jewish students from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Led by Gibraltarian, Rabbi Samuel Benady, the delegation of 15 students and young leaders met with Fabian Picardo at No. 6 Convent Place.

The Government says the Chief Minister spoke about “Gibraltar’s history, its unique social fabric, and the close bonds of respect and coexistence between different faiths on the Rock".

Fabian Picardo said, “Gibraltar is proud of its tradition of respect and coexistence between people of different faiths and backgrounds. It is always a privilege to share this experience with young people, because the values they carry forward will shape the communities of tomorrow. I am delighted to have welcomed this delegation from UCLA and hope they take away a sense of how our small nation works together in unity.”

Number Six says Rabbi Benady thanked the Chief Minister, and “highlighted the value of giving young people the opportunity to learn from Gibraltar’s example of interfaith harmony”.