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Oberman said expressions of solidarity with the Jewish community were conveyed by the king and palace staff members she met during the visit.
By Shula Rosen
British actress Tracy-Ann Oberman received an MBE on Monday at Windsor Castle for her work in Holocaust education and combating antisemitism, describing the ceremony as a significant personal and professional milestone.
Oberman, who was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the king’s Birthday Honours list last year, told the Jewish Chronicle she was honored to receive the award.
Oberman said she was particularly struck by comments from King Charles during the investiture. “The king was really lovely. He said how important it was that the Holocaust is never forgotten, particularly these days when many of the last survivors are passing away. He also said how it is so important to keep the message alive,” she said.
She added that expressions of solidarity with the Jewish community were conveyed by the king and palace staff members she met during the visit.
Oberman is known for roles in television and theater, including appearances in “Friday Night Dinner,” a recurring role in the long-running British television show “EastEnders,” and, most recently, her role in a stage adaptation of “The Merchant of Venice” set in 1936.
The stage and screen actor has been active in public education initiatives related to the Holocaust and antisemitism and has worked with organizations including the Holocaust Education Trust.
She said the award also acknowledged collaborative efforts with others involved in those initiatives. “I felt honoured to receive this for the work that I have done trying to combat antisemitism and trying to bring communities together and also for working alongside the Holocaust Education Trust and others to never let people forget the horrors,” she said.
Reflecting on the broader environment in Britain, Oberman said several people she spoke with at the palace acknowledged an increase in antisemitism. “People I spoke to at the palace said they can really see a rise in antisemitism,” she said, adding that they encouraged her to continue her advocacy and expressed understanding of concerns felt within the Jewish community.
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