Stacey Solomon has opened up about how she finds it “scary to be Jewish” following yesterday’s horrific terror attack at a Manchester synagogue.
TV personality Ms Solomon, 35, shared an emotional message on her Instagram account on Thursday evening.
A lone attacker left two people dead yesterday after targeting Heaton Park synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Five were injured and two people were killed in the attack, which was initially declared a major incident by Greater Manchester Police before being deemed terror-related.
Stacey Solomon opened up on how it feels ‘scary to be Jewish’
Sort Your Life Out host Ms Solomon penned a candid response to the tragic events, expressing her fears surrounding being Jewish in the current climate.
She shared: “It is heartbreaking to hear of the attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur.
“My thoughts & prayers are with everyone [affected]. I’m also thinking of anyone right now who feels scared for themselves & their loved ones just because of who they are.”
In a candid confession, she added: “Being Jewish feels scary & that is heartbreaking.”
Stacey Solomon shared an emotional post on Thursday
Addressing wider global events, she added: “It goes without saying, although I’ve said this before, my thoughts are also with the innocent people in Gaza.
“Being proudly Jewish & being against the horrific attack today does not cancel the other. I realise no matter what I say, someone somewhere won’t like it. But all I really have to say is that none of this is ok.”
The attack and Ms Solomon’s response come as the second series of her BBC docuseries, Stacey and Joe, airs on screens. Throughout the first and second series, Ms Solomon has shared her experiences of growing up Jewish and the traditions she celebrates with her family.
The series follows the mother-of-five and husband, former EastEnders star Joe Swash, as they navigate the highs and lows of family life and the couple’s individual careers from their Essex mansion, Pickle Cottage.
Stacey Solomon has been starring in docuseries Stacey and Joe
Ms Solomon isn’t the only famous face to have issued a statement following the events of Thursday. Countdown star Rachel Riley shared a statement on the “rampant antisemitism”.
Ms Riley wrote on X: “This June, I had the privilege of interviewing former hostage Eli Sharabi in front of 800 packed into Heaton Park Synagogue.
“Jewish events aren’t advertised. We have security at shuls, schools, charities, everywhere. CST put their lives at risk to keep us safe. Britain 2025.”
The post included photos of the event, featuring one of Ms Riley sharing a hug with Mr Sharabi.
Stacey Solomon as shared her experiences of growing up Jewish in her show, Stacey and Joe
In a second statement, she added: “As well as sending thoughts and prayers to those affected, we need to address the issue at large – rampant antisemitism running riot in our country, often excused or ignored.
“Each event I do, worried grandparents tell me the fears for their families’ futures in the UK. Enough.”
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