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Rabbi Jonathan Romain

Rabbi Jonathan Romain

Latest from Rabbi Jonathan Romain

The times they are a-changin’ – except on Kol Nidre

While Judaism is firmly rooted in the past, new – and sometimes unexpected practices – are emerging

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Customs are changing at Jewish lifecycle events (Photo: Getty Images)

A computer simulation of the intended Holocaust Memorial

An unintended consequence of the election is to derail three bills that affect the Jewish community

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Rabbi Charley Baginsky, head of Liberal Judaism and Rabbi Josh Levy, head of the Movement for Reform Judaism

Why Reform and Liberal Judaism are stronger together

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The doors of the Reform Beit Din are opening wide

The doors of the Reform Beit Din are opening wide

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Senior Reform rabbi: West London leaving movement would be our Brexit equivalent

Rabbi Jonathan Romain writes that the possible move could be acrimonious - 'and leave a massive hole'

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November 19, 2021 14:30

Senior Reform rabbi: West London leaving movement would be our Brexit equivalent

Can I incorporate a photograph into a gravestone?

An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle issues in Jewish life

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August 2, 2021 14:19

Can I incorporate a photograph into a gravestone?

What is the best present for a bar- or batmitzvah?

An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle contemporary Jewish issues

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July 30, 2021 12:18

What is the best present for a bar- or batmitzvah?

Should synagogues introduce vaccine passports?

An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi debate contemporary Jewish issues

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July 26, 2021 15:40

Should synagogues introduce vaccine passports?

Why do some Jews prefer a strict rather than lenient rabbinic opinion?

An Orthodox and a Progressive rabbi discuss issues in contemporary Jewish life

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April 20, 2021 12:59

Why do some Jews prefer a strict rather than lenient rabbinic opinion?

How should I dress for a Zoom synagogue service?

An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi discuss issues in contemporary Jewish life

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March 15, 2021 17:09

How should I dress for a Zoom synagogue service?

How far should a politician's character count when I vote?

An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi debate contemporary Jewish issues

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January 3, 2021 17:00

How far should a politician's character count when I vote?

Romain on May - FIRST PERSON

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May 30, 2019 14:12