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The pluck of the Irish is celebrated on 70th

May 20, 2016 08:52
Anniversary choir members Jenni Harrison, Ashley Hughes, Katie Hainbach and Tom Morss

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Dublin Jewish Progressive Congregation celebrated its 70th anniversary with a sold-out gala dinner during a packed weekend of events attended by leaders of other faiths.

The British, Israeli and Austrian ambassadors and members of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum were among guests at a Friday night service incorporating the induction of Rabbi Charles Middleburgh as DJPC rabbi emeritus.

Shul president Dr Helen Marks told the congregation that "by meeting and praying together, we create the type of dialogue and understanding that is essential in creating the future we all want for ourselves and our children".

At the dinner, Dr Marks highlighted the shul's work with organisations in the wider community, such as Inner City Helping Homeless.