The planned merger of the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism is a rare example in our community of sense triumphing over turf.
All too often, organisations which perform almost exactly the same function cling to a separate existence for no reason other than sentiment and self-preservation.
This merger is, of course, slightly different, since it involves two religious bodies with different — albeit marginally so — doctrines and outlooks.
Crucially, they are clear that individual synagogues will not be merging and will remain free to be different; it is important there is a breadth of choice for the community.
