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The side wall of 22 East Street
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Today, in an impressive, well-attended, ceremony a plaque was unveiled to Brighton's first Jewish resident.
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| Music was provided by the Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band |
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| The Mayoral procession was accompanied by a spirited rendering of "Sussex by the Sea". |
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Ivor Caplin, Director 250th Anniversary
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A welcoming address by Ivor Caplin was followed by addresses by: David Jacobs, Chairman of the Jewish Historical Society of England; Gillian Merron, Chief Executive British Board of Deputies of British Jews; and the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex & Brighton & Hove, who also unveiled the plaque.
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| Unveiling and the National Anthem |
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| Five direct descendants were present including two from New Zealand making their first visit to the UK for the occasion. |
I am most interested As there are known descendants, can you tell me where their family tree can be found?
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