Over the last 300 years Britain’s Chief Rabbis have been attacked for being too orthodox, not orthodox enough or simply being resistant to change. David Latchman will discuss some of these controversies, detailed in his new book Ten Chief Rabbis which is based entirely on items in his unique collection of Anglo-Judaica.

Sponsored in memory of Michael Goldmeier by his family.

Professor David Latchman is a leading UK academic, author and philanthropist, currently holding the position of Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London.

Alongside this, Professor Latchman is a keen collector of Anglo-Judaica. A noted expert in the subject, he has accumulated a large and unique collection of pamphlets, books and artefacts pertaining to Jewish life.

Professor Latchman has produced the well-respected book, The United Synagogue: 150 Years of Service and is preparing a sequel entitled Ten Chief Rabbis.