World Union for Progressive Judaism

Rabbi Richard Hirsch

 
 
 
 
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved friend and leader, Gadol Hador, Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch, Honorary Life President of the World Union, inspiring voice on the executives of JAFI and WZO, and visionary pioneer of Reform Judaism in Israel and around the world.

Rabbi Hirsch passed away on August 16, 2021 in Florida surrounded by his family.

May Rabbi Hirsch’s life continue to be a blessing and his legacy endure.

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Rabbi Hirsch with U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson (1966)
Family Hirsch (circa 60`s)
Rabbi Richard A. Hirsch, second from left, and a group of clergymen from the Washington area join hands to sing “We Shall Overcome” at Washington National Airport on March 8, 1965 before flying to Alabama to take part in a scheduled march on March 9 for Negro voting rights.
Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch, Kivie Kaplan and Emily Kaplan at the RAC. (circa 1962)
Rabbi Richard Hirsch (right) with Jewish youth at the March on Washington (1963) Photo: Courtesy American Jewish Archives
Rabbi Richard Hirsch receiving The Maurice N. Eisendrath Bearer of Light Award for Service to Reform Jewry at the URJ 2011 Biennial. Copyright 2011 Obrien Photography/Photo courtesy Union for Reform Judaism
Rabbi Hirsch speaking at WUPJ Connections 2011.
Rabbi Hirsch and Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel

 
 
 

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Rabbi Hirsch participated in WUPJ Connections 2021. Watch his panel:
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