Jackie Tabick
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Rabbi Jackie Tabick is the Rabbi at North West Surrey Synagogue [1], a constituent of the Movement for Reform Judaism. She was the first female rabbi in Britain.
[edit] Early Life and Training
Born in Dublin, Jackie Tabick spent most of her early life living in England. After reading Medieval History for her degree at Kings College London, she enrolled at the Leo Baeck College where she competed her rabbinical training. She graduated to become Britain's first woman Rabbi in 1975.
[edit] Congregational Work
Rabbi Tabick served as a Rabbi at West London Synagogue until 1998. She then moved to North West Surrey Synagogue in Weybridge, Surrey where she has since worked.
[edit] Other Roles
In addition to her work with the Synagogue, Rabbi Tabick takes an active interest both in Reform Judaism and interfaith work, leading to numerous media appearances. She currently chairs the World Congress of Faiths as well as being Vice-President of the Movement for Reform Judaism, an executive member of the InterFaith Network and a Patron of the Jewish Council for Racial Equality.
