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Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain in The Times on reincarnation
This piece by Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue appeared in the Credo section of The Times on 10 August 2019. Have you noticed how reincarnation, which was once on the radar of very few people, now seems to be a more common subject of conversation in Britain? Perhaps it is because, although reincarnation is key to several faiths, few people were familiar with it unless they had travelled to the Far East. Now there are Buddhist centres, Sikh gurdwaras and Hindu temples in many high streets. Reincarnation also provides an answer to the mystery that tantalises us: what…
Elul Thoughts: reflections on the environment and climate change
As we prepare for the hard work of the High Holy Days, we will be using the month of Elul to help us reflect with daily thought provoking emails, Monday to Friday. This year our reflections will be focussing on our relationship to the environment and climate change, and what Judaism can help us learn for the coming year to do better. To subscribe please click here.