March/April 2015 VOL. XLII No. 2

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The only response to closed minds is open doors

HE LEADERSHIP of Liberal Judaism made the same Progressive or Orthodox, than they has taken to the airwaves and strong case in his appearances on ITV’s usually would be. As a chaplain, that Tnewspapers to reassure members, Good Morning Britain, BBC2’s Daily makes me angry. We are dealing with and all Jews, in the wake of reports of Politics Show and Channel 4 News, while real evil. These terrorists are making the rising antisemitism in the UK, fear among Liberal Judaism’s student and young world darker and more frightening. You our community and people planning on adult chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan was can’t turn a blind eye to that, but also leaving Britain for Israel. featured on ITV News and NBC News you must continue to live your life. This is In a letter to The Guardian, Liberal in America. Liberal leaders were also something we have to fight, both as the Judaism chief executive Rabbi Danny quoted extensively in the Jewish press, Jewish community and society. We have Rich, chairman Lucian J Hudson and with Leah, Lucian and Bedfordshire to show that we are not afraid.” Rabbinic Conference chair Rabbi Charley Progressive Community president She concluded: “The simple truth is Baginsky responded to an article in the Geoffrey Ben-Nathan all penning that we live in one of the best places to same paper by reporter Robert Booth commentary pieces for The Jewish News. be Jewish. We are not going to solve this claiming that “UK Jews are braced for the Leah wrote: “People are naturally problem by moving from London to Tel worst” amid widespread concern. feeling a little afraid. I’ve had students Aviv – we’re going to solve it by continuing They wrote: “While the Paris tragedy confide in me that they are a bit more to make Britain one of the most tolerant and the spike in antisemitic incidents frightened attending synagogue, whether and integrated societies on earth.” during last summer’s Gaza conflict demand that we remain vigilant and support individuals who are feeling vulnerable, reports from Liberal Judaism constituents seem to affirm the truism that ‘Britain is good for the Jews and the Jews are good for Britain’. “The challenge of reports like that of Robert Booth’s is that they do not constitute evidence of an actual increased risk of attack but rather they increase the risk of the Jewish community cutting itself off from the wider community and retreating to fortress synagogues, schools and community centres. “It is impossible to contribute to an open, welcoming and inclusive society while locking ourselves away; and we cannot confront prejudice if we see only malevolence in our neighbours. The only LIBERAL JUDAISM chief executive Rabbi Danny Rich teamed up with Chief Rabbi meaningful response to antisemitism is of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Ephraim Mirvis to to reach out to those of other faiths and of help launch a new Czech scrolls travelling exhibition at the Jewish Museum in none, to study and work together, and – Camden (picture by Rabbi Ariel J Friedlander). through our openness – give the lie to the Nearly 100 people - also including Liberal Judaism president Rabbi Dr Andrew ignorance and hatred which lurks behind Goldstein, Magda Veselska from the Jewish Museum in Prague and Ruth-Anne sealed doors. Lenga from the Institute of Education – joined the trustees of the Memorial “That is why, this Shabbat as every Scrolls Trust (MST) for the event. If your community is interested in receiving other, strangers will be particularly this free travelling exhibition and education pack about the Czech scrolls, please welcome in our communities. The only contact the MST on [email protected] response to closed minds is open doors.” Page 2 LJ Today Comment March/April 2015 ‘Silence is what we ‘We must not allow the should fear most’ extremists to divide us’ By Lucian J Hudson REFLECTING ON events in France more Imam Monawar Hussain on how we can defeat hate than 200 years ago, philosopher and politician Edmund Burke said: “All that In 2008 I began to pilot the OMPEP is necessary for the triumph of evil is programme at Cheney School, Oxford, that good men do nothing”. Recent and engaged pupils through assemblies events, again in France, bring Burke to and inviting those who were interested mind. Violence and terrorism are not in exploring Islam to join me during their acceptable in the 21st century. There lunch. There was a real hunger to learn are many possible responses to the and the young people were thoughtful, outrages at Charlie Hebdo and the kosher articulate and had bags of empathy. supermarket. My idea was simple. Young people were The easiest are to cast around accessing material - on the internet, for someone to blame, crack down through social media and through further on the militants and look for extremists within their own communities ever more restrictive ways to counter - that needed to be challenged. So we terrorism. Such responses would be created a safe space within the school understandable, but they would be wrong. where we could engage, discuss and For now, at least, France seems set debate the extremist ideas they were to take a different route: to reaffirm its I BELIEVE we live in one of the most coming across. Some of the key questions commitment to freedom of speech and wonderful and enriching countries in the that were raised during our discussions liberty and to avoid the trap of restricting world. Our richness of cultures, faiths (or included the meaning of jihad, freedoms supposedly in its defence. The no faith) and ethnicities is an immense misinterpreted Qur’anic verses, what rally at the Place de la République was strength and adds to the vibrancy of Islam says about suicide bombings and a remarkable statement of defiance, contemporary Britain. I also recognise, how should we deal with people of other a rejection of violence and an act of and have done so since my days at Oxford faiths or of none. solidarity with both Jews and Muslims reading theology, that there is a very real In September 2014, I was a signatory, who, for very different reasons, feel and growing threat from extremism, from along with 125 Sunni scholars from threatened and vulnerable. both religious and secular ideologies. across the Islamic world, to an Open We need to be alert to terrorism and As I write this article, I am still trying Letter to the leader, supporters and to its corrosive consequences. We must to comprehend the recent tragic and fighters of the group calling itself the learn from these attacks or we risk being senseless deaths of the Japanese and Islamic State. The Open Letter, point Burke’s proverbial “good men”. Jordanian hostages. How can those by point, undermines the theology The outcry in defence of Charlie claiming to be guided by Islam, a religion that underpins these groups and Hebdo’s right to cause offence is more at whose very heart is love of God and demonstrates clearly the mainstream than a principled defence of free speech. the love of thy neighbour, act with such position on IS and similar organisations. It is also a practical recognition that our barbarism? The violent extremists do This is an excellent resource for own freedoms depend upon defending the terrible violence to the teachings of a educationalists, faith and civic leaders freedoms of others. Once one legitimises great world religion. and anyone interested in a mainstream the silencing of opinions that upset us, My work can be divided into two main position on these violent extremist groups the right to free speech ceases to be areas. Firstly, through interfaith dialogue, which claim Islamic legitimacy for their universal and becomes merely the right to create safe spaces through which actions. We are distributing this nationally for the majority to impose its views and young people can enter into thoughtful, and are planning to launch events to mores on the minority. respectful conversation with each other, coincide with another initiative that I’m Over the past year, many in our thereby deepening understanding and very passionate about - United for Peace: community have been made to feel friendships. Secondly, to challenge violent Communities United against Extremism. uncomfortable by attacks in the media extremism in all its manifestations, If you would like to find out more or and by others on Israel. Some have been through our educational programmes and get involved, then I would love to hear quick to shout antisemitism, with a view strategic partnerships with like-minded from you at www.theoxfordfoundation. to silencing Israel’s opponents. If events individuals and organisations. com/#!united-for-peace/cbfl of this year teach us anything, it is that From 2004-08 I spent a great deal The way to defeat violent extremists is what we have to fear most are not the of time reflecting on how, as a British for all our communities to stand united barbs and accusations of lively debate, Muslim, I could contribute towards in love, mutual respect and in support of but fundamentalists who seek to impose challenging violent extremists claiming each other. These are enduring values a deadly silence on us all. Islamic legitimacy for their indiscriminate that will defeat the voices of division, The correct response to events in violence. I developed an educational hatred and violence. We must not allow France is not to retreat or to seek to programme at Eton College, where I’m the extremists to divide us. silence our opponents, but to reach out, the Muslim tutor, entitled, ‘Oxford Muslim to engage and find common ground. Pupils Empowerment Programme Imam Monawar Hussain is founder of The (OMPEP)’. This can be downloaded free at Oxford Foundation, which helps educate Lucian J Hudson is chairman of Liberal www.theoxfordfoundation.com young Muslims to counter extremism Judaism and a former BBC executive March/April 2015 News LJ Today Page 3 Meet Liberal Judaism’s new deputy chair

LIBERAL JUDAISM chairman Lucian J Hudson comes to the end of his term this summer. As part of succession planning, Liberal Judaism’s Council elected Simon Benscher as deputy chair. Simon – previously vice chair of Liberal Judaism – will now shadow Lucian until the AGM in June, when an election will take place. Below, Lucian and Simon chat to lj today about the road ahead:

Lucian - Are you sad to be saying goodbye to your role as chairman and what do your last few months in office have in store? LJH: Yes, I am sad that six years as chairman are coming to an end, yet Liberal Judaism chairman Lucian J Hudson (left) welcomes new deputy chair Simon Benscher pleased that it has been a successful and meaningful time for our movement. Simon - You’ve been involved in Liberal membership and volunteering within our I want to consolidate as much as I can Judaism all your life. Can you tell us communities has to slot in with work and so that we have that an appropriate a bit more about your background and family commitments. Liberal Judaism’s combination of continuity and change. roles within the movement? challenge is to assist our congregations Planning for my succession and SB: That’s right. I started attending to move with the changing times and developing our chief executive Rabbi Woodford Liberal Synagogue when I was requirements of their members. One of Danny Rich’s role in UK Jewry is part nine years old. There I was barmitzvah my personal challenges is to persuade of that, as well as strengthening our and confirmed, I met my wife and we the congregations that have yet to include relationship with the Movement for were married. Our son was blessed as a Liberal within their titles to do so. We (MRJ). baby and then stood on the same bimah, value the differences between Liberal and as I did, for his barmitzvah 13 years other Progressive synagogues. Lucian - What have been some of the later. I have proudly served Woodford LJH: All that I would add is that as well movement’s highlights over your six on various committees, culminating in as being relevant, Liberal Judaism needs years in the role? serving as chair twice. I have been on also to be meaningful and distinctive. LJH: Each of the three Biennial the Board of National Officers at Liberal David defeated Goliath with a sling, Weekends went from strength to Judaism for a long time, enjoying and and Liberal Judaism has to discover strength, bringing together so many in valuing all my connections with, and visits or rediscover its equivalent of David’s our movement and acting as a catalyst to, so many of our congregations. sling. For me, that’s not just an ethical to take Liberal Judaism forward as an take on the big challenges of our day, ideology. We built our influence within What is your joint vision for Liberal but an emotionally intelligent response UK Jewry, especially with the media, Judaism over the next 10 years? to the spiritual vacuum and confusion and survived the economic recession, SB: I’m convinced that there is so much of a Western society increasingly expanding to 40 communities and legally for us to achieve. With the enormous torn between consumerism and incorporating Liberal Judaism. The energy and drive that our Board of fundamentalism. introduction of the Chairman’s Awards as National Officers has in abundance, a regular feature of our Biennials serves alongside our inspiring , Liberal How do you see our relationship with as a constant reminder that so much Judaism will continue to grow and remain other branches of Judaism, specifically of our achievement should be credited a massive influence within both the the Movement for Reform Judaism, to active members in our communities. Jewish and wider world. developing? Finally, with support from Reform and LJH: Ideas and values transform the SB: The inspirational work that Lucian Liberal Jews, I established the Alliance world if they are put into practice and Danny, along with their counterparts framework that, if built on, will achieve and lived. We need to become even within MRJ, have put in to create even more impact and influence for both more of a spiritual, cultural and the Alliance can only benefit both movements in years to come. intellectual influence in our national life, organisations. There is so much for us to demonstrating that Judaism has never gain from working in some areas with our What is the position of deputy chair and stood still and has a radical edge. We Progressive Jewish cousins - and we have why has Liberal Judaism created it? have yet to rediscover our voice, although just begun this process. It is a win-win for LJH: If we are to attract professional we are on our way. both movements. people with busy jobs as lay leaders of our movement, we need to create the What challenges do you think Liberal Finally, Lucian - Are you staying involved conditions for collaborative leadership. Judaism faces and what opportunities with Liberal Judaism and, if so, how? The deputy chair role supports the chair are there for us? LJH: If Council and the Board of National and adds real value to the leadership of SB: Our challenges are the same as all Officers so wish, I am happy to stay on our movement. I hope that this role can faith organisations. Relevance has to be as a national officer to support the new survive the transition period and become the biggest. As our lives become so full chair, especially to guide strategy and a lasting feature. and everyone is so time poor, synagogue communications. Page 4 LJ Today Communities March/April 2015 Tributes as Beverley retires Tali makes her family proud

By Joe Seager

FOUR RABBIS helped to raise levels of joy and celebration at Tali Ehrlich’s batmitzvah at Birmingham Progressive Rabbi Danny Rich, Beverley Taylor, Rabbi Dr Charles Middleburgh and David Marchant at KLJC Synagogue (BPS). Tali’s well-displayed measure of competence and composure THE RETIREMENT of Beverley Taylor as At the conclusion of the service, KLJC made it a proud day for her parents, Kent Liberal Jewish Community’s (KLJC) chairman David Marchant, presented Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi, of BPS, and lay leader was marked at a special Beverley with a challah board and knife David Ehrlich. Shabbat morning service by Rabbi Dr and a certificate of appreciation of her Tali read beautifully, having been well Charles Middleburgh, dean of long service which reads: “Presented to taught by Cantor Gershon Silins, and College, an institution where Beverley Beverley Taylor on your retirement as brought her own original thoughts into has worked and studied in the past. Ba’alat Tefillah of Kent Liberal Jewish a well-composed D’Var Torah. Family Charles paid tribute to Beverley’s Community – Ohel Rachel, with gratitude members and many friends packed the long service both as KLJC’s leader and and our thanks for your guidance and synagogue for a ceremony that fulfilled in her various roles including PA to the leadership and in appreciation of your all expectations. Margaret’s father and late Rabbi Sidney Brichto, former chief long and dedicated service as lay leader brother - Rabbis Harry and Richard executive of the Union of Liberal and to the past and present chairmen, Jacobi - and Rabbi Sybil Sheridan, David’s Progressive Synagogues (ULPS - the officers, committee and members of the cousin, also took part in the service. former name of Liberal Judaism). community.” Tali reached her coming of age in a way Charles recalled how, at a time Liberal Judaism chief executive Rabbi that fully conveyed her deep regard for when there was a severe shortage of Danny Rich, who as a small boy was Jewish teachings, a clear determination congregational rabbis, the ULPS had taught by Beverley at the SLLS religion to learn more about her religion and, as decided to set up a training programme school, also attended and paid tribute to she has often demonstrated, an active for lay leaders. It was his task to Beverley’s dedication to Liberal Judaism. involvement in the life of the community. devise and implement the programme. After the service, the sizeable It wasn’t easy for Margaret to avoid Beverley, who at that time was already congregation, which included past KLJC embarrassing her daughter, when paying leading services at South London chairmen Tony Kreit and Colin Silver, and tribute during her sermon. She gave Tali Liberal Synagogue (SLLS), was an a representative of Chatham Memorial full credit for her hard work in preparing obvious candidate to become one of the Synagogue where Beverley has also for her batmitzvah and marked her out as first Ba’alei Tefillah. She was the last participated in services from the bimah, “such a special person”. She also praised graduate of that first course still active in retired to enjoy a substantial kiddush Tali’s ability to engage with all ages and the community. provided by KLJC members. respond instinctively to them. Thousands attend Northwood HMD events

BY THE TIME you receive this edition During the sessions, students attend The annual programme, now in its of lj today, pupils in years 9 to 13 an educational workshop and have the 14th year, aims to educate students from three Northwood schools will rare opportunity to listen to a Holocaust about the Holocaust, make a connection have joined many others throughout survivor recount their personal between the Holocaust and subsequent Middlesex and Hertfordshire to mark experiences. As well as hearing this genocides and consider their individual Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). moving testimony, pupils participate personal responsibility to promote The events, hosted by Northwood & in a workshop relating historical facts tolerance in today’s world. More than Pinner Liberal Synagogue in conjunction about the Holocaust to contemporary 20,000 people have attended these HMD with Northwood United Synagogue, issues such as racism, discrimination, events since the programme’s inception. are part of a bigger programme of persecution and citizenship. All This year’s event is particularly HMD activities involving almost 3,000 conclude with closing reflections from poignant as January 27 marked the pupils representing 48 schools from each synagogue’s rabbi and the lighting 70th anniversary of the liberation of Hertfordshire, Harrow and Hillingdon. of a memorial candle. Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. March/April 2015 Communities LJ Today Page 5 Dignitaries ‘moved to tears’ at Nottingham anniversary

NLS president Peter Strauss, Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Prof Karrar Khan Rabbi Danny Rich and Chris Leslie MP celebrate a half-centenary

DIGNITARIES WEPT when they saw a Rabbi Danny Rich, chief executive of significant day in the life of NLS. It has rescued Torah scroll at a celebration Liberal Judaism, was among the public been our pleasure to share our joyful of the 50th anniversary of Nottingham figures at the service and congratulated occasion with the wider community.” Liberal Synagogue (NLS). Pauline Allan, the community on its half-centenary. Nottingham Liberal Synagogue started chairman of Nottinghamshire County Others in attendance included vice lord- life in 1965, as a small gathering in Council, said: “I was moved to tears when lieutenant of Nottingham Tim Richmond, private homes. It has now grown to a the Ark opened and I saw the scrolls and Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, thriving congregation of several hundred, how they represent the survival of the chief constable for Nottinghamshire with a purpose-built building in Sherwood Jewish people after the Holocaust.” Chris Eyres, Nottingham police and crime and services led by the excellent Rabbi Pauline’s awe was matched by commissioner Paddy Tipping, Lord Mayor Tanya Sakhnovich. Nottingham East MP Chris Leslie, Ian Malcolm, councillors, rabbis and NLS recently held a joint fast with who was keen to learn more about the Christian ministers. Rabbi Leonid Bimbat, representatives of the city’s Muslim community’s Torah scrolls and how one of L’dor Vador Synagogue in Moscow, flew community, in response to the Charlie had come from Austerlitz (also known as to the UK especially for the event. Hebdo murders in France. Further events Slavkov u Brna) in the Czech Republic, NLS chairman Dr Peter Gordon told are planned throughout the year to having been hidden from the Nazis. the congregation: “This has been a very celebrate the 50th anniversary.

Luton remembers York racks up SLLS elects a MORE THAN 150 people commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2014, another first new president on Sunday January 26, at Luton Town Hall council chamber. The programme YORK LIBERAL JEWISH COMMUNITY By Cedric Briscoe was varied and included songs, film welcomed new convert Tim Harris, clips highlighting different journeys marking another first for the AT ITS AGM, South London Liberal undertaken by victims and survivors, congregation, which made history Synagogue (SLLS) unanimously elected plays and personal stories. earlier this year by holding Jewish Louise Freedman as president. This is a Debra Barnes, a Holocaust survivor’s services in York for the first time in thoroughly deserving honour. Louise has daughter told the moving story of her late more than half a century. been a stalwart of our synagogue since mother Paulette’s escape from the Nazis At the admission service, Tim joining 50 years ago, displaying her love in Paris. Plays were performed by local was welcomed into the community of the congregation and willingness to schools and the 1984 massacre of 3,000 as a full member, where he will take on many different tasks and duties. members of India’s Sikh community was play an active part as the new adult Membership, burial and publicity remembered. Gavin Shuker MP spoke education coordinator. His conversion were her areas of interest and, in 1986, of his recent trip to Israel and the many was confirmed by the Beit Din she became chairman. All in all, Louise horrors our world faces today. (Rabbinic Court) of Liberal Judaism, has shown an urgent and lasting desire The lighting of candles in memory of after he spent two years studying to play a full part in every facet of the 11 million victims of the Holocaust by with great assistance from Hull congregational life. She has also played community representatives was followed Reform Synagogue. an important role in Liberal Judaism as a by Kaddish, led by Lawrence Benjamin of Tim said: “I felt it very apt that whole, attending international events and Luton United Synagogue and David Young the Torah reading should be about meeting with other like-minded people. of Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue. dreams, as all morning I felt I was in In all this, Louise has been supported The day ended with the opening of a a long held dream - except thankfully ably by her husband, Jeromé, and memory box where guests had deposited it was fantastically real.” together they have been an outstanding their own memories for all to peruse. force in the Liberal Jewish movement. Page 6 LJ Today Events March/April 2015 Leading rabbis to address Day of Celebration Rabbi reveals details for the key Liberal Judaism event of 2015

AS I HOPE you know by now, this year’s being the shliach (emissary) to Liberal Topics will include how the Israeli Day of Celebration theme is Israel. The Judaism in the 1990s, Ofek is currently media portrays Europe, Israel after the key Liberal Judaism event of 2015 will the rabbi of Leo Baeck Education Centre. elections, Israelis in LJ communities be held in central London at The Liberal Ofek was also responsible for founding and details of projects that you can get Jewish Synagogue on Sunday June 7. and directing the work of the Lokey involved in. Sessions will also be suitable We can now reveal that one of our International Academy of Jewish Studies for those in school years 8 and above. keynote speakers will be Rabbi Miri Gold. until 2006 and he is an inspirational No Liberal Jewish event would be It is a real privilege for Liberal Judaism teacher, rabbi and musician. complete without a full programme run to play host to such a prestigious guest. In addition we will be joined a senior by LJY-Netzer for those in years 1 to 7 – Rabbi Miri Gold really represents the Israeli VIP and Reut Michaeli, the Chief mirroring the main conference – and a close relationship between the Diasporic Executive of the Hotline for Refugees and professionally run crèche. Progressive world and the Israeli one. Migrants in Israel. Finally, the day gives the chance to Her presence at the event is a wonderful All four guest speakers promise to meet people from other communities and model of the potential significance of ensure that the Day of Celebration will feel part of a national movement. this relationship. Rabbi Gold, who serves be an inspiring and creative event, which Adult tickets are priced at £25, with Kibbutz Gezer, is the first non-Orthodox will challenge us to develop our unique children’s at £12. Family tickets are rabbi in Israel to have her salary paid Liberal Jewish relationship with Israel. available for up two adults and up to four by the government after a long, and There will also be a fantastic array of children at £50. You can book by visiting ultimately successful, legal battle. sessions suitable for a mix of knowledge www.tinyurl.com/LJDOC2015 The second Progressive rabbi to join and interest. Some will be text based and us will be long term friend of Liberal others rooted in creative media, such as Rabbi Charley Baginsky is chair of the Judaism, Rabbi Ofek Meir. As well as music, dance and food. Day of Celebration committee

Rainbow Jews exhibition heads to Brighton

The Rainbow Jews exhibition, the More recently, as the redevelopment of fruit of the Rainbow Jews project, tells the synagogue building gets under way, the story of that journey from secrecy, a commitment has been made to install fear and loneliness to solidarity, pride, gender neutral toilets, an important and celebration and the role played signal that inclusion extends from LG and by LGBT Jews in liberating ourselves, B to T: transgender Jews. and fostering and promoting inclusion I am therefore particularly delighted and equality within Jewish life. As the that the Rainbow Jews exhibition is symbol of the rainbow proclaims, LGBT being held in Brighton during LGBT is an identity of many colours, defying History Month 2015 – an annual festival stereotypes. And so, the exhibition of celebratory and educational activities demonstrates that LGBT Jews, like highlighting the history and lives of LGBT Rabbi Elli with Surat at the exhibition launch Jews in general, come from a variety people. Another milestone has been of different backgrounds across the reached: the acknowledgement and By Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah denominational and cultural spectrum, inclusion of Rainbow Jews in LGBT life. and encompass diverse Jewish and LGBT Rainbow Jews project manager Surat THE TITLE of the Rainbow Jews project perspectives and experiences. Shaan Knan said: “The launch event tells us something crucial about the Ordained in 1989, as one of the pioneer attracted more than 50 history and journey of lesbian, gay, bisexual and LGBT rabbis, I had personally been heritage connoisseurs from all walks of transgender (LGBT) Jews since the tripped up by many hazardous bumps life. The exhibition space was packed; the days before the 1967 Sexual Offences on the road to equality when I arrived in atmosphere was fantastic, there was a Act, which decriminalised ‘homosexual Brighton in March 2000. Brighton and real buzz in the room.” acts’ between two men in private. As the Hove Progressive Synagogue (B&HPS) project booklet puts it: “Fifty years ago took a chance on me and the rest, as they Elli Tikvah Sarah is rabbi at Brighton & being Jewish and LGBT meant that you say, is history. Hove Progressive Synagogue were invisible and unwanted.” Since I commenced working as Since that time, legal and social rabbi of B&HPS in December 2000, the The Brighton Rainbow Jews exhibition developments in Britain, and changes congregation has got fully behind Liberal is hosted by Jubilee Library and the in attitudes and policies within the Judaism’s equality and inclusion agenda. reception was sponsored by Rabbi Progressive movements, and in particular In March 2006 when, my partner, Jess Elli Tikvah Sarah and Barefoot Wines. within Liberal Judaism, which hosted the Wood and I celebrated our chuppah Find out how you can support this Heritage Lottery funded project, have at the synagogue, following our civil ground-breaking initiative by going to meant that at long last LGBT Jews have partnership, the building was packed www.rainbowjews.com something to celebrate. beyond capacity. March/April 2015 Events LJ Today Page 7 Grassroots and ‘establishment’ combine at

By David Walsh We saw inspirational movements such in the UK, they also brought with as Keshet UK – the organisation working them different ideas, perspectives and AFTER a difficult year for the Jewish to make the Jewish community more opinions, enriching the whole experience. community, there was much food for inclusive of LGBT individuals across the Working for the Board of Deputies, I’m thought as we headed into Limmud 2014 religious spectrum – Grassroots Jews, used to dealing with cross-communal – the conference on all things Jewish that Mitzvah Day, JDOV (Jewish Dreams sensitivities, often walking a tightrope brings together more than 2,500 people. Observations and Visions) and others to ensure a consensus is achieved and The programme was diverse and rubbing shoulders with figures from more reflected. The refreshing thing about featured many Liberal Jewish rabbis established organisations. Limmud is that it’s not about consensus, and leaders, from Robin Moss chairing a Some of my favourite sessions included policy or labels: it is one huge space panel on whether West Bank settlements discussions on conversion, the cost of where we can all come and just ‘be’. are the biggest obstacles to peace to Jewish living, innovations in Progressive Limmud’s popularity and standing are Surat Shaan Knan hosting the Rainbow Judaism and the future of Modern the result of our most vital asset – the Jews exhibition on Jewish LGBT history Orthodoxy. Progressive halachah, youth communal grassroots. (both pictured above). Rabbis Danny Rich, engagement and outreach sessions also The support shown for Limmud by Leah Jordan, Richard Jacobi, Margaret featured; informative discussions which the established organisations and their Jacobi, Harry Jacobi, Lea Muehlstein and enabled people with mutual concerns to leaders – including Liberal Judaism, Dr Charles Middleburgh were all heavily meet and connect. The conference also the Movement for Reform Judaism, the involved, along with the LJY-Netzer featured lighter moments such as Strictly United Synagogue, Masorti Judaism, the movement worker team, musician Dean Limmud Dancing! Board of Deputies, the Jewish Agency Staker and Gwendolen Burton. Liberal And then, of course, there was and other communal organisations – Judaism’s outreach coordinator Abigail the Limmud bar, the food and the shows just what a force to be reckoned Jacobi was the conference’s co-chair of friendships and connections formed. with the Jewish community can be when programming. Limmud International, which brings the efforts of the grassroots and the Gillian Merron chaired a Question together Limmudniks from all over ‘establishment’ combine. Time panel featuring David Lammy MP, the world including Turkey, Bulgaria, Matthew Offord MP and Baron Palmer in and China, added another exciting David Walsh is a member of Leicester a packed hall, enabling the community to dimension to the conference. Not only Progressive Jewish Congregation and question leading politicians on matters of did these participants take back positive international affairs officer for the Board Jewish interest and concern. impressions of our vibrant community of Deputies

Ed Miliband also • NOTTINGHAM LIBERAL SYNAGOGUE • SAVE THE DATE: The Liberal Jewish is organising a trip to Israel from Synagogue will host this year’s LJ Quiz backs LJ on Israel March 9-19, open to all. The price of on the afternoon of Sunday May 17. £1,599 per person sharing a room ED MILIBAND, the Leader of the (£385 single supplement) includes • IF you, or someone you know, is in Opposition, has followed Prime Minister flights, half-board accommodation and year 12 then don’t miss out on a unique David Cameron and Deputy Prime a full sightseeing programme – taking opportunity to visit Eastern Europe as Minister Nick Clegg by giving his support in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and all the key part of Kayitz Netzer. For information, to Liberal Judaism’s position on Israel. areas and experiences. For details please visit www.ljy-netzer.org Writing to chairman Lucian J Hudson, please contact Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich Mr Miliband said: “We greatly appreciate on [email protected] or Catherine • IF YOU would like to mark the loss the clear, concerned and generous Strauss on [email protected] of a child, or the prospect of a child, indication of your support for the a recent loss or one that has stayed continuing efforts to establish a lasting • THE NEXT Liberal Judaism Sunday with you for many years, please join settlement that meets the needs of both Seminar will take place on March 1 our communal memorial service at Israelis and Palestinians. and covers the topic of grief - how we The , 28 “I also want to encourage your desire grieve, supporting those who are dying St John’s Wood Road, London, NW8 to see that the full diversity of opinion in and what communities can do to help 7HA on Sunday April 19 at 3pm. For the Jewish community is heard. I have no their grieving members. To confirm more details, you can contact Rabbi doubt that the voice of Liberal Judaism your attendance, please email Abigail Alexandra Wright in confidence on has a vital role to play in placing public Jacobi on [email protected] [email protected] or 07976 930 112. debate onto a constructive footing.” Page 8 LJ Today History March/April 2015 Twilight People An Orthodox Liberal Jew begins in style Orthodox synagogues were built like Rabbi Dr Andrew cathedrals with glorious stained glass LIBERAL JUDAISM’S new Heritage Goldstein on the windows and the pulpit in front of the Ark. Lottery funded interfaith transgender Ministers (reverends not rabbis) wore dog project Twilight People (TP): Stories of life and times of collars, there were mixed choirs and the Faith and Gender Beyond the Binary is the inspirational high point was the sermon in English. well under way. Israel Abrahams became a lecturer A diverse steering committee has in homiletics at Jews’ College and his been put together, made up of activists and his family sermons were full of humour and easy to and campaigners from the various read. He preached at United synagogues faith strands, archive professionals, and at the early Liberal services, as academics, artists and young LGBT AT A TIME when efforts are being made to did the Reverend who people. TP social media channels have bring Liberal Judaism and the Movement composed the Authorized Daily Prayer been launched on Facebook and Twitter for Reform Judaism closer together, and Book, also known as Singer’s Prayer and a mailing list set up. The website when Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis seems Book, which became the standard United www.twilightpeople.com is also currently open to closer cooperation between Jews Synagogue for almost a century. being built. The volunteer-led project is of all Anglo-Jewish movements, I have The cost of the original was covered by now enrolling people from all walks of life been looking back on an era where there ’s mother and Claude as interviewers, transcribers, exhibition was much cross-communal activity. is credited with helping with the English organisers and archivists. Professional The initiative came from reading the translation. A commentary on the siddur training will be provided. two excellent books on Rabbi Dr Israel was composed by Israel Abrahams and Rabbi Danny Rich, chief executive Mattuck, one written by Rabbi Danny this was often bound with the prayer book of Liberal Judaism urges everyone to Rich and the other by Pam itself. Abrahams married participate. Danny said: “Just like the Fox. It made me look again Singer’s daughter. very successful Rainbow Jews project, it at the other two “M’s”, Abrahams worked closely is important to record the unheard voices and Claude with Montefiore on many from within the Jewish community and Montefiore, who founded projects. They founded other faiths. Liberal Judaism is proud our movement along with and co-edited the Jewish to host yet another trailblazing diversity Mattuck. This led me to the Quarterly Review in which, project and I believe that everyone should Orthodox minister, Israel in 1898, Lily Montagu wrote show their support.” Abrahams, who was also an essay that led to the To get involved, please contact TP inspirational in the setting establishment of the JRU. project manager Surat Shaan Knan on up of the Jewish Religious In 1902 Abrahams left [email protected] Union (JRU - the forerunner Jews’ College to become of Liberal Judaism). reader in rabbinics and Israel Abrahams’ father, Barnet Talmudic literature at Cambridge LJ chairman at Abrahams, was born into a rabbinic University. The subject of his public family in Warsaw and came to England lectures at Cambridge University, and Jewish Book Week in 1837 aged six. He studied at City of at Jews’ College, was wide indeed and London School and was one of the first many were reprinted in his weekly LIBERAL JUDAISM chairman Lucian graduates of London University. By the column in and J Hudson will host a discussion with age of 23, Barnet, an Ashkenazi, had collected in several books. He also author, journalist and military historian become a dayan (religious judge) of the published scholarly works; all of them Patrick Bishop at Jewish Book Week on Sephardi Beit Din and four years later deeply researched and very readable. Sunday March 1. For details on the event, the interim haham (chief rabbi) of the He travelled three times to America and and all the different sessions planned, Sephardi community. He married a lectured at Hebrew Union College and please visit www.jewishbookweek.com Sephardi and in 1858 was a teacher at many Reform temples, yet was a regular the Ashkenazi Jews’ College, becoming preacher and reader at the Orthodox principal in 1861. He died two years later, synagogue in Cambridge. it is said of overwork and rheumatic fever. So far I can find no definitive biography Barnet Abrahams had two daughters of Israel Abrahams. He died in 1925. His Lancashire and four sons, three of whom became daughter Phyllis was the librarian at Leo Orthodox ministers, studying at Jews Baeck College when I was there in the IN THE November/December 2014 edition College. All were brilliant students in late 1960’s and I would love to hear from of lj today, we reported on the setting up secular, as well as Jewish, subjects and readers who can tell me more about of a new Liberal community in Lancashire their mother made them into fine English her and her father. Her grandfather and Cumbria. Unfortunately the report “gentlemen”. Israel, like his father, was an Ashkenazi who became haham contained an error, as can happen. attended University College London to the Sephardim, her father was We would therefore like to clarify that gaining an MA in 1881 and the same year equally at home in Orthodox and Liberal the existing non-affiliated, and well- becoming a lecturer at Jews’ College and synagogues. Those were the days, let us established, Lancaster and Lakes Jewish eventually senior tutor. hope we might see such an era again! Community will continue to offer a range It should be remembered that the of activities for its vibrant membership, United Synagogue at this time was very Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein is president of alongside the new Liberal congregation. much an Anglicized Orthodoxy. Liberal Judaism March/April 2015 Communities LJ Today Page 9 Chanukkah 5775 in pictures

Chanukkah was a double celebration at Stevenage Liberal Synagogue, as the community More than 115 people packed into Woodford formerly known as North Herts marked their change of name. The service and chavurah super Liberal Synagogue for a party, which included were attended by the local mayor (left), who said she found the evening most interesting candles, songs, dreidel and lots of lovely food

Members between the ages of three and 86, Rachael Silver (centre) entertained at Bet Caitlin Emerson and Ben Occadi lit candles including a visitor from America, had fun at Tikvah’s family Chanukkah party, which also at Eastbourne Liberal Jewish Community, Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue’s party featured candle making and face painting watched by Student Rabbi Hannah Kingston

The community at Finchley Progressive Members of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue, Crouch End Chavurah celebrated a special Synagogue enjoyed musical performances by young and old, enjoyed eating doughnuts and Shabbat Chanukkah with songs, prayers members of all ages and a challenging quiz spinning dreidels at the community’s party interpretations and a mass candle lighting

Ealing Liberal Synagogue added a new twist The Liberal Jewish Synagogue hosted an interfaith Chanukkah celebration with 250 guests to their Chanukkah tea party, with the cheder including Buddhists from the London Fo Guang Shan Temple and Liberal Judaism chief inviting all comers to breakfast the next day executive Rabbi Danny Rich, as part of the Citizens UK campaign to resettle Syrian refugees Page 10 LJ Today Obituaries March/April 2015 Remembering Tony Halle Herbert Richer By Robert Dulin Despite many notable achievements, By Rosita Rosenberg Tony’s greatest contribution was the leadership of his beloved Southgate Progressive Youth (SPY); he was its heart and soul. Founded in 1971, from small beginnings it grew into one of the leading Jewish youth clubs in the country. There were times when the club was struggling, but Tony would never give up and SPY always blossomed again. During the halcyon days of SPY there were three different age groups, a club magazine, third night Seders, weekends away and sleepovers, where nobody slept. The highlight of the year was the annual RABBI HERBERT RICHER, who died club show, attended by local MPs and recently at the age of 91, was a friend mayors. These were lavish productions and inspiring mentor, who engendered a with Tony in charge of the lighting, as in great deal of loyalty and affection. an earlier career he worked on TV and From an Orthodox background, he had TONY HALLE, one of the towering figures film sets, including Lawrence of Arabia. served as a navigator in the Second World of Southgate Progressive Synagogue Even though Tony was the guiding light, War, then in peacetime as a clerk, but (SPS), sadly passed away in January after he put together a formidable committed was encouraged by Rabbi Rudi Brasch a prolonged illness. The large number group of youth leaders to help him run at North London Progressive Synagogue of people who attended his funeral, and the club. There is also no doubt in my to train for the Liberal Jewish Ministry. shiva prayers, was a testament to the mind that without the help and support He was ordained by Union of Liberal and high esteem in which he was held. of his wife Josie, Tony would not have Progressive Synagogues (ULPS - the I had the privilege of knowing Tony accomplished all that he did. former name of Liberal Judaism), several for more than 30 years as a friend and Tony had an uncanny knack of finding years prior to its entry into the Leo Baeck colleague, working alongside him on potential in young people and, if he College. the synagogue council and numerous thought they could make something Before that, in 1953, Herbert had taken committees. He loved his family above all of themselves, he was lion-like in his on the role of organising secretary to else, but there was also room in his heart determination that they would succeed. the ULPS, so was at the very centre of and soul for his other great passions, Eventually Tony stepped down, but SPY Liberal Jewish activities. Once ordained, including music, opera, Arsenal and SPS. was always dear to his heart. he became rabbi of North London, and While other people said things, Tony There were times when I thought remained there until 1969, when he did things. He was not a glory seeker and Tony never received the recognition he moved abroad and was, for several years, never went after high office. Whatever deserved, but eventually he was made an rabbi of Temple Israel, Johannesburg. he did was out of conviction and for the honorary vice president of the synagogue Herbert was best known within ULPS benefit of others. He volunteered for and, in 2011, was honoured for 40 years for two activities. For many years, he ran everything, whether it was taking services of dedicated service. He also received the successful North London residential if no rabbi was available, leading shiva accolades from Enfield Borough Council. annual holiday school for children across prayers or organising events and trips. I have lost a dear friend, and the the movement. This was the forerunner Straight forward, dedicated and synagogue has lost someone who is of Kadimah and the first Progressive passionate in his beliefs, serving the irreplaceable, we will never see his like Jewish summer school in the country. community was of utmost importance again. Even though Tony is not with us in Secondly from 1959 onwards, at a to Tony. He held many roles at SPS, was life, as long as there is an SPS, his legacy time when the Liberal movement was a committed delegate to the Board of will endure. Knowing him as I did, he not known for its Zionist sentiments, he Deputies, raised money for local projects will be chairing every committee in the organised trips to Israel and encouraged and was youth coordinator and youth heavenly world and working out a way to Liberal Jews to feel an affinity with it. director for the wider Liberal movement. still find out the Arsenal results. In 1956, Herbert’s strong Zionist opinions brought him into conflict with the then president of The Liberal Jewish SOUTHGATE PROGRESSIVE A HEARTY MAZEL TOV TO... Synagogue, following a sermon he SYNAGOGUE has made a decision to preached there, and he was banned from move its religion school to Saturday • TWILIGHT PEOPLE and Rainbow preaching there again! However, he was mornings and wishes to appoint Jews project manager Surat, who able to do so considerably later, in 2005, a head teacher. The synagogue is has received his Gender Recognition when he celebrated the 50th Anniversary also looking to recruit a teacher Certificate and is from now on known of his ordination at St John’s Wood and of children in years 6-8 - teaching as Mr Surat Shaan Rathgeber Knan. gave as powerful a sermon at the age of Jewish knowledge and Hebrew. 82 as he had done as a young man. For an application form, please • LIBERAL JUDAISM archivist Alison Herbert loved travel and from his home email Barbara Martin in confidence Turner and her husband Marc on the in Malta – where he was involved in many on [email protected] birth of their son. multi-faith projects – toured the world. We offer condolences to his wife Dorien. March/April 2015 Youth LJ Today Page 11

LJY-Netzer is Liberal Judaism’s Zionist youth movement. It gives young people the opportunity to develop a strong Progressive Jewish identity, make lasting friendships and have loads of fun

LJY-Netzer members use their votes wisely Tamara Silver on fun, bonding and formidable ideological engagement at Veidah

new theme of ‘Liberal Judaism Today’, which will allow us to explore further what it means to be a Liberal Jew in an ever-changing world. Our members also voted that, where possible, we should aim to use gender neutral prayer and that LJY-Netzer should purchase a bike trailer in our continued effort to be environmentally friendly. Following in traditions of Veidah past, on the final night of the event we stayed up until the small hours discussing hot movement topics such as dugma ishit (leading by example) and Reform Zionism. A great time was had by all.

CONGRATULATIONS to LJY-Netzer’s Miriam Steiner, who has been named on The Huffington Post’s list of ‘Young People Who Helped Change Britain for the Better in 2014’. THIS YEAR’S LJY-Netzer decision making There were both asefot (structured After leading on Machaneh forum, Veidah, featured a passionate discussions) to pass resolutions and, Kadimah summer camp in 2013, discussion about voting age with a introduced for the first time this year, Miriam began studying at Sussex decision to encourage and educate on the informal discussions that allowed people University and set up the ‘Access importance of using your vote as a young to raise issues that were interesting, but Sussex’ campaign aimed at making person. And our members certainly didn’t necessarily need voting on. the campus more accessible to those did that over the course of four days at Members voted in our charity of the with mobility issues. The campaign Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, year as Machsom Watch, a feminist received national media attention and in a series of discussions and decisions organisation that monitors and ensures put the spotlight on the difficulties about the future of Liberal Judaism’s ethical conduct at checkpoints along that many students face. youth movement. Israel’s Green Line. We decided on a Are you ready for Machaneh Aviv? IT SEEMS like just yesterday that it was There is no better way to spend your New Year’s Eve, but our first amazing spring holiday than to pray, sing, learn Machaneh (camp) of the year is getting and play with old and new friends alike. closer and closer. Machaneh Aviv (spring Machaneh Aviv runs from Saturday camp) is a great way to experience all March 28 – Thursday April 2. To find out that LJY-Netzer has to offer over an more please get in touch with any of our amazing five nights at the now legendary movement workers, using the contact Cottesmore School in West Sussex. details below, or visit www.ljy-netzer.org

Contact the LJY-Netzer team: Tom Francies ([email protected]), Tamara Silver ([email protected]) and Gabriel Webber ([email protected]); office telephone 020 7631 0584 Page 12 LJ Today March/April 2015

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