Lianne Kolirin 16 June 2016 The Jewish Chronicle Liberal rabbis have launched a campaign to recruit a minyan for the stone-setting of a woman who died with no next of kin. Rita Fishman was buried three years ago with no mourners present at her funeral. Little is … Read More
Celebrating 70 years of Liberal Judaism in Ireland
11 May 2016 Dublin Jewish Progressive Congregation (DJPC) celebrated its 70th anniversary with a sold-out gala dinner and jam-packed weekend of services and events, attended by VIPS representing all of Ireland’s faiths. Dignitaries included Most Rev Dr Diarmuid Martin, the Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland (Roman … Read More
We must help child refugees find their families
23 April 2016 The Telegraph Sir – We were shocked by the entirely preventable death of Muhammad Hassan, a 17-year-old asylum-seeker. He died on April 1 while trying to reach his uncle in Manchester. Despite having a legal right to join his family while his asylum claim was processed, he … Read More