Mitzvah day appoints rabbi as new interfaith adviser

Rabbi Jeff Berger has joined Mitzvah Day as interfaith adviser, as the charity seeks to build on its work in bringing faith groups together through social action.

He will work with Lady Daniela Pears to deepen Mitzvah Day’s connection with people of all faiths and none.

Founder Laura Marks said: “Rabbi Jeff has a wealth of experience and contacts in the interfaith world.”

Berger said: “One of the best ways to counterbalance the attempts by a small handful to instil fear and to sow seeds of hatred is through active dialogue and engagement with one another.”