Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger of West London Synagogue appeared on the BBC Radio 4 'Sunday' programme discussing the role of religion in reform of the House of Lords alongside Bishop Tim Stevens. You can listen again via the BBC Radio…
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain responds to the question: I enjoyed watching the Royal Wedding on television, but was very disappointed to see that Prince William did not break a glass, as had been suggested by the media that he would;…
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue has appeared on the BBC and in the Times responding to the recent remarks of the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding the policies of the Coalition Government. "The Archbishop was fully justified in his…
Rabbi Lionel Blue appeared on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme on Monday 6th June with his 'thought for the day'. You can listen again using the BBC iPlayer website and his segment begins at one hour and 48 minutes…
John Demjanjuk's conviction is about justice, not vengeance, argues Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue: "Trying a 91-year-old for involvement in the Holocaust was risky, but his prosecution sends a message to all war criminals." Read the full article…
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Bournemouth Reform Synagogue reflects on the death of Osama Bin Laden asking how do we, as Jews, respond to the death of a mass murderer. How do I respond to the death of Osama Bin Laden?…
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain responds to the question: Is there a Jewish position on the forthcoming AV referendum? In the Bible, democracy, does not feature very much. It starts off as a theocracy, with God telling Moses what the Israelites…
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain responds to the question: What is the origin of a minyan being ten men? There is a strong tradition within Judaism of communal prayer for the regular daily or Sabbath services. One can always say one’s…
Rabbi Howard Cooper of Finchley Reform Synagogue argues that it is an act of bad faith for Jews to respond to Egypt's revolution with fear instead of hope. Read the full article at the Guardian website.
The Assembly of Reform Rabbis UK have issued a statement on same-sex commitment ceremonies for Jewish couples. The statement is the result of two years of deliberation by a small working party recognising a greater diversity of relationships within our…