7 December 2015 Today’s report from the Commission on Religion and Belief in Public Life, recognising the growing diversity of religious and non-religious belief in Britain, has been welcomed by Liberal Judaism as a “significant step forward”. Commenting on its recommendations, Rabbi Danny Rich, the chief executive and senior rabbi of … Read More
A Prayer for Paris
16th November 2015 On Sunday evening, Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, Rabbi Danny Rich, joined hundreds of people showing their solidarity with Paris in an inter-faith vigil, organised by Citizens UK. Taking place outside City Hall in London, people of all faiths, and none, came together as one to condemn the … Read More
We will rise to help refugees
Jewish News 21st September 2015 Rabbi Danny Rich On Yom Kippur afternoon, the Torah reading in all Liberal synagogues is the Holiness Code (Leviticus 19) in which congregants will hear: Lo ta-amod al dam ray’echa (verse 16). Like all Biblical verses, it is likely that its original meaning is lost … Read More
Shanah Tova from Liberal Judaism
September 2015 Rabbi Danny Rich, Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi and chief executive The month of Elul and the coming Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) are a time of reflection for Jews – demanding not only personal introspection, but requiring an examination of collective neglect. The image of a drowned child … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich: We must offer sanctuary
3rd September 2015 By Rabbi Danny Rich, Senior Rabbi and Chief Executive of Liberal Judaism The month of Elul and the coming Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) are a time of reflection for Jews – demanding not only personal introspection, but requiring an examination of collective neglect. The image of … Read More