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[Rebroadcast: This episode first aired 2nd November 2020]

Sir Otto Jaffe was one of the leading entrepreneurs responsible for the boom of the Linen Industry here in Belfast in the 1800s.

Through a lot of hard work and determination, the young German-born entrepreneur rose through the ranks of the family business and went on to become the Lord Mayor of Belfast. Twice.

Yet by the end of his life, Sir Otto was forced out of Northern Ireland. Forever.

But that\u2019s not all.

In the 100 years after Otto left Belfast, the Jewish community in Northern Ireland has fallen from 1500+ members to just under 80 men and women today.

In today\u2019s episode, myself and producer Owen set off on another journey through the streets of Belfast and the pages of local history with one goal.

To find out why.

Check it out.

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This episode is part of\xa0The Streets Where They Lived: a new documentary collaboration between Successful Belfast, Belfast Buildings Trust, and Best of Belfast.\xa0The Streets Where They Lived\xa0will feature the stories of six incredible but sometimes overlooked men and women from Belfast and some of the buildings and places in the City with which they\u2019re connected.

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The project is a collaboration with Successful Belfast, a project of Belfast Buildings Trust. It is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Belfast Buildings Trust is a charity founded in 1996 to regenerate Belfast\u2019s landmark buildings. The Trust works to ensure that the City\u2019s authentic heritage is made relevant for people today. One of its projects is Successful Belfast, which champions new and creative ways of involving people in Belfast\u2019s future development. \xa0

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To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Otto (including a photo) please visit\xa0https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/sir-otto-jaffe-linen-entrepreneur

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Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.

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To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit\xa0https://bestofbelfast.org/

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Cheers!

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\u2014 Matt\xa0