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Lionel Blue

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British Reform rabbi, journalist and broadcaster (1930-2016)

United KingdomWritersLived 1930 to 2016 · aged 86
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Lionel Blue was a British Reform rabbi, journalist and broadcaster, described by The Guardian as "one of the most respected religious figures in the UK". He was best known for his longstanding work with the media, most notably his wry and gentle sense of humour on Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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1998honorary doctorate
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Writers from United Kingdom 6

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Lionel Blue was a British Reform rabbi, journalist and broadcaster, described by The Guardian as "one of the most respected religious figures in the UK". He was best known for his longstanding work with the media, most notably his wry and gentle sense of humour on Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. He was the first British rabbi publicly to declare his homosexuality.

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1930 to 2016 · aged 86
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9 languages

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