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Rabbi Jackie Tabick

March 6, 2008 24:00

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North West Surrey Synagogue

Rabbi Tabick was the first woman to receive semicah in this country when she was ordained at Leo Baeck College in 1975. She served the West London Synagogue in Marble Arch until the end of 1998, joining North West Surrey, the Weybridge-based Reform community, the following year. Married to fellow rabbi Larry Tabick, they have three children aged 17-27.

Tell us about your family life
We are all science fiction fans, enjoying Star Trek and Babylon 5. At the moment we are making plans for, and looking forward to, our middle child's wedding in October.

Tell us about a typical week at the synagogue
What is typical about any week except for committee meetings, Shabbat and teaching? We have about 300 family units and run a host of activities for all age groups. There are Torah breakfasts, Shabbat lunch and learn sessions and monthly Shabbat onegim for adults and services for children. We encourage members to take a full part in helping to lead our Shabbat services.