Danny Stone
(2025)
SON OF SUSY STONE) | (1991-1999) ANGEL
What is your favourite memory from your time at JFS?
Being in the musicals – ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’, ‘Guys and Dolls’.
Can you share a funny moment from your school days?
One teacher accused me of breaking a door down, (I hadn’t) and was required to write me a letter of apology.
Were there any teachers, mentors, or classmates who made a lasting impact on you?
Lots! Mr Harris, who taught me about dramatic irony, my Form Tutors Mrs Carnegie and Mrs Joshua.
What extracurricular activities, clubs, or sports were you involved in, if any?
I was heavily involved in music: jazz band, senior choir, sixth form choir and more.
What path did you take after graduating?
I went to university (Nottingham) for three years, then worked for a member of the Lords, then an animal welfare charity and now to my current job at the Antisemitism Policy Trust. I also did a post-graduate degree in Government, Politics and Public Policy.
How did your experience at JFS shape your professional journey?
It fostered a strong Jewish identity which has been a core part of my work and life ever since.
What are you currently doing, and what do you enjoy most about it?
I run a charity educating decision makers about antisemitism, I enjoy the breadth of the work.
What advice would you give to current students?
Enjoy your time, it goes very fast. Find a hobby/love and pursue it.
What keeps you motivated and inspired in your daily life?
My kids, and making a difference through my work.
Do you stay in touch with any of your classmates or teachers?
Yes, I’m in contact with some of the people that were in my year, and have been in touch, occasionally, with ex-teachers.
Have you returned to visit the school since graduating?
Yes, through work I’ve come to visit the new site.
What does being an Alum of JFS mean to you?
It’s being part of a wider community, with a shared experience and collective memory. It’s an identifier.
Did your grandparents or parents go to JFS?
My mum was a JFS teacher (before my time).