Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

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The Philip I knew

Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain reflects on his many encounters with the Duke of Edinburgh

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Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, attends the Windsor Sea Cadet Unit opening in Windsor, Berkshire, West of London, on April 7, 2014. The Sea Cadet Corps is a UK national youth organization sponsored by the Royal Navy and open to young people between the ages of 10-18 years old. AFP PHOTO / POOL / LEON NEAL (Photo by LEON NEAL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mezuzah affixed to the doorpost of Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul

Prayer should not be the primary function of a synagogue

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The challenge of marrying ‘in’

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Don’t become a rabbi, I was told — but I am glad I didn’t listen

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Keep the door open for the ‘lost’ Jews who want to come in

There are people who discover they are Jewish only as adults. Let's do all we can to welcome them home

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May 21, 2020 13:43

Keep the door open for the ‘lost’ Jews who want to come in

The 'religious tsunami' that's swept in change

It's better to count people in than count them out, says the co-author of a new book on Inclusive Judaism

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January 21, 2020 10:06

The 'religious tsunami' that's swept in change

I don't regret breaking the unwritten rule British clergy should not intervene in party politics

Rabbi Jonathan Romain reflects on the backlash against his decision to publicly urge congregants to vote against Labour

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December 17, 2019 11:18

I don't regret breaking the unwritten rule British clergy should not intervene in party politics

The remarkable story of Licoricia of Winchester

Among the many disasters associated with the fast of Tishah b'Av is the expulsion of English Jewry

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August 2, 2019 12:27

The remarkable story of Licoricia of Winchester

Our Maidenhead synagogue is sad to see Theresa May go

Dr Rabbi Jonathan Romain laments his local MP leaving Downing Street

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May 30, 2019 14:28

Our Maidenhead synagogue is sad to see Theresa May go

Our legacy of loss

Rabbi Jonathan Romain reflects on a remarkable meeting of people whose parents were refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe

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July 19, 2018 11:33

Why I refused to say a prayer for England's World Cup victory

Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain was asked by several from his congregation whether he would do it

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July 9, 2018 12:15

Why I refused to say a prayer for England's World Cup victory

Over-the-top, but people loved Dale

Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain with a personal tribute to the much-loved TV presenter

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April 26, 2018 15:25

Why I have campaigned to limit faith schools

Rabbi Jonathan Romain is stepping down as chairman of the Accord Coalition but will remain involved in the organisation's campaign to stop faith schools becoming educational ghettoes

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February 12, 2018 13:11

Why I have campaigned to limit faith schools

Rabbi Jonathan Romain is stepping down as chairman of the Accord Coalition but will remain involved in the organisation's campaign to stop faith schools becoming educational ghettoes

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February 12, 2018 13:04

Why I have campaigned to limit faith schools

Who would we choose as our Jewish patron saints?

Jeremy Corbyn has called for extra bank holidays to commemorate the home nations' patron saints. But if we had a Jewish equivalent, who would they be?

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May 22, 2017 16:42

Who would we choose as our Jewish patron saints?

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Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

Latest from Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

The Philip I knew

Prayer should not be the primary function of a synagogue

The challenge of marrying ‘in’

Don’t become a rabbi, I was told — but I am glad I didn’t listen

More from Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain

Keep the door open for the ‘lost’ Jews who want to come in

The 'religious tsunami' that's swept in change

I don't regret breaking the unwritten rule British clergy should not intervene in party politics

The remarkable story of Licoricia of Winchester

Our Maidenhead synagogue is sad to see Theresa May go

Our legacy of loss

Why I refused to say a prayer for England's World Cup victory

Over-the-top, but people loved Dale

Why I have campaigned to limit faith schools

Why I have campaigned to limit faith schools

Who would we choose as our Jewish patron saints?