WCF works to develop better understanding, co-operation
and respect between people of different faiths
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WCF works to develop better understanding, co-operation and respect between people of different faiths
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Rabbi Albert Friedlander z’’l (May his memory be a blessing)Rabbi Jackie Tabick, chair of WCF, writes Born in Germany and witnessing the destruction of Kristalnacht Rabbi Friedlander devoted much of his time and energy to building bridges between faiths, especially between Christianity and Judaism. A clear thinker with a compassionate heart and a wonderful sense of humour, he was a prolific writer and a popular speaker at Inter Faith events. He was also a wonderful pastoral rabbi, who cared for the needs of the individuals he served, and Dean of the Leo Beck College where European Progressive rabbis received their training. He had a profound influence on us all and encouraged us to take an interest in the creation of contacts with other faiths. Despite his bad eye-sight, he was also a wonder when it came to playing table tennis! Maybe that talent can be seen as a metaphor for his life, he could see where others did not and react quickly and positively to the challenges that life brings. He will be sorely missed and we offer our condolences to his wife Evelyn and his children. |
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