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Union for Reform Judaism Biennial draws local clergy, worshippers

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Back row, from left: Temple Emanu-El delegates include: Rabbis Brenner Glickman and Elaine Rose Glickman, administrator Ken Marsh, Dr. Tanice Knopp, Barbara Meltzer, Phil Meltzer. Front row: Vice President of Education Toby Halpern, associate Rabbi Richard Klein, Ellen Klein, Matthew Anderson, President Gloria Weed and Vice President of Ritual Marian Raupp. PHOTO PROVIDED
Back row, from left: Temple Emanu-El delegates include: Rabbis Brenner Glickman and Elaine Rose Glickman, administrator Ken Marsh, Dr. Tanice Knopp, Barbara Meltzer, Phil Meltzer. Front row: Vice President of Education Toby Halpern, associate Rabbi Richard Klein, Ellen Klein, Matthew Anderson, President Gloria Weed and Vice President of Ritual Marian Raupp. PHOTO PROVIDED

Temple Emanu-El's delegation to the 2015 Union for Reform Judaism Biennial -- an international Jewish convention attended in Orlando by 5,000 Jews from synagogues in the United States, Israel, Canada, Australia, England, France, Russia, Hong Kong, China, and more -- returned to Sarasota recently after an important and meaningful time.

"Our delegation -- the largest in the area -- participated in workshops and programs featuring prominent scholars, authors, politicians, musicians, and even movie star Michael Douglas," said Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman in a news release. "We also debated and voted on resolutions regarding current issues in North America and Israel. It was an amazing experience."

This story was originally published December 11, 2015 at 11:47 PM with the headline "Union for Reform Judaism Biennial draws local clergy, worshippers ."

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