Speaking some time after the service, Rob Kantor, vice president at the synagogue, described Mr Cravitz as a “loving, charismatic, humourous man who always meant well and loved his community and loved his family”.
“At this time, we can only come together through goodness and hope and bringing people together.
“I know Melvin – that would be something he lived by and an adage he would want carried on after his sad demise.”
He added that it would take “some time to really internally settle the gravity of what’s happened to Melvin and all of us”.
“But I think what we are all determined to do is to carry on with dignity, living full Jewish lives as proud members of British society.”
Hannah Salomon, who also knew Mr Cravitz, said he “made everyone feel like they were family”.
“So even if you weren’t related by blood, as a people, our ways are that we all feel connected and Melvin really lived that.”