Baroness Neuberger DBE Elected President of Liberal Judaism

Baroness Neuberger is to be the first President of Liberal Judaism under its new constitution.  Baroness Neuberger was the only nominee for the new five-year post.  The appointment was ratified at the movement’s Council Meeting on 5th December 2006 and the new President will take up the post shortly.

Baroness Neuberger is expected to provide inspirational leadership to the movement, in support of Chief Executive, Rabbi Danny Rich. 

Rabbi Danny Rich commented: “Baroness Neuberger is one of the country’s most well-known Liberal Jews with a wide experience both inside and outside our movement.  Baroness Neuberger's appointment as Liberal Judaism’s President will add immeasurably to our efforts to promote the values and inclusive nature of Liberal Judaism”.

Baroness Neuberger is a social reformer and prolific broadcaster who speaks on Health for the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords.  Notably, she was the first woman Rabbi to have her own congregation. 

Baroness Neuberger said, “The appointment is a great honour and provides the opportunity for me to build on my long-standing relationship with Liberal Judaism.  The Movement is unrivalled in its dedication to providing an inclusive spiritual home to all Jews, irrespective of their origin, gender, sexual orientation, or previous disaffection from Judaism.  Liberal Judaism maintains a strong commitment to social justice and interfaith dialogue, both of which I regard as vital in modern British and Irish society”.