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Liberals make a push for growth

April 27, 2012 14:36
Rabbi Danny Rich at conference

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Liberal Judaism is set to become "less polite and more pushy" about its achievements in its efforts to reach both Jews and non-Jews.

The commitment was made by chief executive Rabbi Danny Rich to the movement's biennial conference in Gloucestershire at the weekend, attended by more than 260 members.

Leaders aim to convey Liberal Jewish values and practices with greater clarity across its 35 communities and to have a louder voice in wider forums.

"We have to stop being apologetic," Rabbi Rich told delegates. "We have to stop looking over our shoulders. We have to remember that we've got 200 years of Progressive Jewish practices behind us. We've got 110 years of Liberal Jewish ideology backing us up. We've got inspiring rabbis and teachers, we've got creative and hard-working lay leaders and volunteers.