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Reform Judaism Safeguarding Review
The Board of Reform Judaism strive to have in place the highest possible standards for safeguarding. Therefore, we are going to commission an independent review into Reform Judaism's safeguarding culture. This is in light of a recent statement made during the IICSA enquiry (The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Our participation in IICSA was as a voluntary participant into a strand that took a general look at safeguarding in religious organisations and settings. We are grateful for the conversation during that process, and will put those issues at the centre of our review. We have also had some members…
Update on Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism funerals
The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors and the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors continue to work together, speaking and consulting in order to ensure that we have joint guidance over funerals that take place under our auspices. We felt that it was necessary to follow a policy of being present only online at certain grounds from the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown until June 1. It was a heartbreaking and difficult decision to make, and we want to acknowledge those who have lost loved ones during this time and the additional sorrow that these circumstances have added to…