On 25th October 2012, the Chief Rabbi spoke at the Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania on the subject of “Universalism and Particularism – Finding your Jewish identity in a secular world”. Addressing over 200 people, the Chief Rabbi stressed the importance of being proud to be Jewish and about making a contribution to the society in which you live.
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