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Manna - The Voice of Living Judaism - Winter 2003

Articles on race laws, a new rabbinic school in Germany, a day in the life of a rabbi, new roles for synagogues, and Bridging Choice and Command as well as R. Wolff's 'Last Word.' Wonderful reading every quarter.

Manna - The Voice of Living Judaism - Winter 2004

Interview with Prince Philip, Tony Bayfield's comments on Israel, Stalin's Last challenge, and why David Lillienthal said 'no to the pope.'

Manna - The Voice of Living Judaism - Winter 2005

Editorial on having the courage to carry on despite the violence and the need for ecumenicalism between the various faiths; articles on Rembrandt, Bombay Jewry, and The Last World.

Manna - The Voice of Living Judaism - Winter 2006

Still the best informed and most polished periodical to emerge on a regular basis from well informed and highly qualified contributes across the board. From articles on the New Anti-Semitism, to God-A World Class Puzzle, and Miriam's cup is Filled with Water. William Woolf's Last word is always a pleasure read. This magazine never disappoints.

Manna -Spring 2009

Plea by editor for Israel and the need for friendship; visit to Rwanda by R. David Meyer; need for inspiration and drive with Israeli elections; book review of La Vie Hors La Loi-How Supreme is Life by Leonard Stern, Barry Hyman's interview with Alderman Ian Luder (Lord Mayor of London) and R. Elizabeth Tikvah Sarah's 2The Feminist Transformation of Judaism," along with R. Wolff's Last Word.

Manna Autumn 2009

Marc Saperstein, Principle of Leo Baeck talks about fathers and sons, while Barry Hyman interviews two new rabbis, Deborah Young-Somers and David Mitchell. The woman's [people's] perspective is seen through Silvia Rothchild's article, 'Creating new Ritual,' and The New Exodus (Ethiopia Jews) discussed . Wonderful and thoughtful commentary by Dow Marmur on his mentor, Emil Fackenheim.

Manna-The Forum for Progressive Judaism

A cornucopia of wonderful articles, from Hannah and David Jacobs 'Silver Lining", to Jonathan Magonet's "Song of Praise." Articles on faith, the poor, prayer and Zionism.

Manna-Winter 2009

As usual, thought-provoking varied articles about problems, confrontations, joys and challenges facing Jews today by some of the best minds in Reform Judaism today. The sixty-year history of the Reform London Beth Din, interview with Sylvia Morris, the Beth Din's own personal treasure, about the death of her beloved daughter; Pete Tobias' hero, Herobaum, a controversial figure. R. Willy Wolff's Last Word-a precious monthly feature, and why Linda Kann 'is not a chair.' The caring, sensitive, high calibre magazine is a must-read.

Manna-Winter 2010

As usual, a wonderful array of book reviews, commentaries, and features from some of the leading figures in Reform Judaism. Editorial on the recent JFS case and the need for all Jewry to come together and start recognising each other. How long does Tony Bayfield have to plead this case before others listen? The need for Muslim and Jewish counterparts to get together by Ed Kessler, head of the Woolf Inst. Of Abrahamic Faiths. Wonderful feature of theatrical recollections by Sir Nicolas Hytner who spoke at the Reform Movement diner. The Arab-Israeli conflict featured in book reviews and the wonderful R. Wolff gives The Last Word.

Manna, Autumn 2010

Good editorial by R. Bayfield (Does the Pope Care?); as well as a snipe at the Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, and his courage to face up to the challenges of the office which is in question in this article, in the first place; excellent article by R. Sylvia Rothschild on the challenges of Reform Judaism which is often seen as a 'lite' religious option. R. W. Wolff's Last Word which put a realistic perspective on the High Holy Days from a kvetcher's point of view. Good for you, Rabbi Wolff.

Manna, Spring 2007

As usual, a cornucopia of articles from books to Peyot, love and shame of Israel, to Leo Baeck to dear R. Willy Wolff whose 'Last Word' column is a boon to anyone's spirit. This has to be the best magazine and the most interesting and thoughtful and daring of Jewish publications!

Manna, Spring 2010

Pessimistic editorial by R. Bayfield on the state of Israel and the negative effects of the Charedi movement. Article on forging links between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel, coming to terms with the Holocaust, Jews and Climate Change, book reviews and R. W. Wolff's Last Word.

Manna, Summer 2010

Interview with Lawrence Freedman, article by David Milliband, Chabad and its parallel in Christianity, and the use of electricity on Shabbat to bring services to the home for those who can attend schule.

Manna, Winter 2011

Highlighted is commentary on Miliband, Jewish identity, final editorial by Tony Bayfield, and 'Despite life's unfairness' by Tony Bayfield. The most thoughtful and comprehensive periodical representing a variety of views and concerns concerning all Jews.

Menorah

Reaction of the September 11th events; news in small communities, from West Cornwall to Chester; events in military camps, the new army museum at Amport House (Bagshot Park), articles on the Jews of Kos, Estonia, Blackpool, and Basingstoke.

Menorah

Newsletter type format which indicates what has happened around the various military camps and out-post communities in England, information about the Moral Leadership Course given in 2003/4,article on anti-Semitism, Nato Conference; Northern communities emphasised in this issue.

Minutes, MRJ -11 Dec. 2011

Business of the organization, Chagigah 2012 Flyer, MRJ at Limmud, Lecture Series.

Movement for Reform Judaism - Annual Reports

Summary of activities, initiatives and financial statements for the year of this busy Council. The amount that this hard-working groups of members gets done in a year is astounding: a real pooling of resources and talents here.

National Geographic, ("The Real King Herod, architect of the holy land")

Insightful and extensive article about the building works instituted by King Herold, from Masada to the Second Temple, to Herodium, to Caesarea, from the north of Israel into Lebanon and Syria, to the south of Israel to Egypt. Pictorials are outstanding. Map included.

Oam

Reactions from 9/11, Jerusalem 'In Living Color,' articles by everyone including: Zubin Mehta, Teddy Kollek, Saul Bellow, Elie Wiesel, Amos Oz, Shimon Peres, and Benjamin Netanyahu on everything from Sephardic Angels to the new Generation in Israel.