Daniel Smith

 

Edgware & District Reform Synagogue

Rabbi Daniel Smith is Senior Minister of Edgware Reform Synagogue, Europe’s largest Reform Synagogue. He teaches "Pastoral Care & Community Skills" at Leo Baeck Rabbinic College, London. Trained as a psychotherapist, he was founding Chair of the Raphael Centre - a Jewish Counseling Service. Daniel is also past chair of the British Assembly of Reform Rabbis. Last year, he completed course at Cambridge University in Jewish-Muslim relations.

What is Prayer, and How Do We Do It?

Ritual & Prayer

How can we develop a rich prayer life that is right for our particular situation? Sometimes it may feel as if our prayer life has stopped working. What does that mean, and can we find a way forward?

“Teach us to number our days."

"And acquire a Heart of Wisdom" (Psalm 90:12)

Identity & Responsibility, Text & Thought

Rabbinic descriptions of the life cycle provide insight for spiritual and psychological development. Every stage of life presents its tasks and challenges. Every life crisis can be an opportunity for growth.

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