Former senior Reform rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner to take over at Bromley shul
Bromley synagogue looking ahead to Jewish leader's 'enthusiasm, intelligence, and spiritual guidance' as she returns to the congregational rabbinate
Former senior rabbi of Reform Judaism Laura Janner-Klausner is returning to the pulpit in south London.
The progressive leader who served as head of the movement for nine years will take over at Bromley Reform shul, beginning in April.
Rabbi Laura, who is also an Inclusion and Development Coach, said: “I am completely thrilled to be returning to my true vocation as a congregational rabbi.
“I already love Bromley for their open hearts, true inclusion, and exceptional mutual support. Bromley is a friendly and generous community for people of all kinds.”
Michelle Brooks Evans, Chair of Bromley Reform Synagogue (BRS) said: “It is a coup for us to attract Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, such a high-quality rabbi to Bromley,”
“Following her near decade as Senior Rabbi to The Movement for Reform Judaism (MRJ) and her period at Alyth, she has chosen to return to her vocation as Bromley’s community rabbi and we are thrilled to have her enthusiasm, intelligence, and spiritual guidance. As a magnet for Jewish life in the area, the possibilities are excitingly endless”.
Reform’s acting co-Chair Paul Langsford said the Movement is pleased to hear the good news: “I’m delighted to learn that Rabbi Laura is joining Bromley. It’s a caring and thriving community, she’ll receive a warm and enthusiastic welcome, and we wish Rabbi Laura every success in her new role,” he said.
In October 2020 she left her role as senior rabbi to start a PHD in Digital Theology.
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