The Jewish Chronicle

My Jewish Moments: Vivian Wineman

Vivian Wineman is president of the Board of Deputies

September 22, 2009 14:48
Vivian Wineman

ByJC Reporter, Anonymous

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Most significant Jewish moment?

Getting married.

Which biblical character would you like to meet, and why?

Elijah. Out of curiosity, as I would like to know what he was like as an individual. Was he as much of a loner as he is portrayed? Why did he acquire such a mystique for later generations?

Your favourite mitzvah?

Keeping Shabbat.

Israel for me is…

This is the country where I spent the most formative period of my life and where most of my family now live. I have a second home there and have always wanted to settle there.

Last time you went to synagogue?

Last Shabbat.

Favourite Jewish book?

The Bible. It has it all — history, adventure, sex, romance, sublime poetry, wonderful insights as well as incredibly long lists! It is in turn exciting, uplifting, enigmatic, troubling and deeply subversive.