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01.04.10

Tony Blair Faith Foundation advisory board member Rabbi David Rosen awarded CBE

On the Overseas List, British-born Rabbi David Rosen, honorary adviser on interfaith to the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and member of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation advisory board, has been awarded a CBE for services to interfaith relations both in the Middle East and between the UK and Israel.

Speaking from Israel Rabbi Rosen said: “I feel very honoured, and I think it is not just a personal tribute but to all those before me and with me who work hard to promote a better world through deeper understanding and co-operation between religions"

Tony Blair said, "Rabbi David Rosen makes a much needed and incredibly effective contribution to increasing understanding between people of different religions. He has shown leadership that it is right to recognise. He has been a source of practical advice, not just to the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, but he has been involved in meaningful dialogue at the highest levels between different faiths. The passion he has for his own faith is only enhanced by the way he reaches out to others.”