BARONESS NEUBERGER DELIVERS ANNUAL RABBI DR DAVID GOLDSTEIN MEMORIAL LECTURE

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The recently created Baroness Neuberger delivered Liberal Judaism’s annual lecture at the Liberal Synagogue, St Johns Wood. The lecture was entitled “The Moral State we are in – why our sense to care for the most vulnerable is so inadequate.”

Prior to the lecture, a reception was given by Liberal Judaism to honour Baroness Neuberger. Rabbi Alex Wright gave a speech paying tribute to Rabbi Dr David Goldstein, in whose memory the lecture is given, as well as celebrating Baroness Neuberger’s elevation to the peerage.

She said: “ We are here to honour the memory of one of the dearest and most gifted rabbis and teachers our generation has every known, Rabbi Dr David Goldstein. He was a rabbi, teacher, scholar and pastor – a gentle man whose memory abides in those who loved and knew him with deep gratitude and thanks.”

She added: “ Julia, I hope you will allow us to pay tribute to you this evening, to celebrate your wonderful elevation to the House of Lords, and wish you luck with the Bishops and Lords among whom you will be seated.”

Baroness Neuberger delivered a stirring and fascinating lecture about the moral state we are in. She concentrated on three subjects: those in need of mental health care; prisoners and ex-offenders; and children in care. Several shocking statistics were given, emphasising the need for something to be done to help the most vulnerable. The lecture finished by Baroness Neuberger delivering a challenge to Liberal Judaism saying that the movement should take the lead in helping the most vulnerable.