the Senate Armed Services Committee member all but held her nose when talking about the former Fox New anchor: who had a “frank and thorough” conversation with the Defense Department pick on Wednesday was asked on “America’s Newsroom” if she’s not ready to vote yes on Hegseth … She replied: “I think you are right.” they want to make sure that any allegations have been cleared and that’s why we have to have a very thorough vetting process,” Ernst said through the next month or so until we approach that hearing date.” Beyond the implications for Hegseth, Ernst’s arms-length attitude toward one of Trump’s key nominees was interpreted as sign that the Senate would maintain its independence under the next administration The Iowan was emblematic of the Senate conservatives from Trump country whose own elections predated Trump’s and who thus presumably had their own solid constituencies back home Now Ernst appears to have experienced a real attitude adjustment about Hegseth, as the New York Times reported: Only days after emerging from a private meeting with Mr Hegseth sounding unconvinced about his fitness to lead the Pentagon the first female combat veteran to serve in the Senate and a survivor of sexual assault indicated that a second sit-down had allayed her concerns And she suggested that a torrent of allegations against Mr Hegseth that had put his candidacy in jeopardy — including sexual assault public drunkenness and fiscal mismanagement — might not be disqualifying unless his accusers came forward publicly “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ms Ernst said in a statement after their meeting adding that she had had “encouraging conversations” with Mr Ernst has some additional “encouragement” in that direction from Trump supporters and advisers signaled on Monday that she would not oppose Pete Hegseth’s bid for defense secretary hinting at a turnabout after days of hectoring and threats by President-elect Donald J Trump’s hard-right supporters who threatened political retribution if she failed to fall into line The “hectoring and threats” were a national MAGA phenomenon, and included some voices from Ernst’s home state, as the Iowa Democratic Party observed with glee: Iowan Bob Vander Plaats, who is the President and CEO of The Family Leader, posted: “Undermining his nomination is to be in denial of America’s clear voice in the November 5 election.” Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk and MAGA Republican and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway, who have a combined 5 million followers on X, have attacked Ernst for her views on who should serve in the military Others are calling Ernst “spineless” and “worse than a RINO.”  Even country music star John Rich has misgivings about Ernst, asking if there are any Republicans in Iowa who want to primary her in 2026 Iowans delivered Trump the largest margin of victory in the Hawkeye state since 1972 even after being told by the fools’ “gold standard” pollster that Trump would lose the state politicians think they can ignore the voices of their constituents and entertain smears from the same outlets that have pushed out lies for years … and powerful team to lead his America First agenda … What we’re witnessing in Washington right now is a Deep State attempt to undermine the will of the people We must not let Washington kill nominations before the Constitutional confirmation process even begins I don’t think it’s a stretch to think that this kind of pressure helped generate Joni Ernst’s new tone in talking about the Pentagon nominee whatever Trump himself is or is not saying or doing on behalf of his Cabinet nominees his MAGA army online and all over the country is demanding a confirmation sweep by the Senate They can afford a few defections from the likes of Susan Collins or Lisa Murkowski who rely on non-Republican voters to keep them in office “independence” is just a term for self-sabotage particularly so soon after Trump’s election win By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York a pan-Asian life and health insurance company with over 12 million customers across 10 markets has revealed new leadership appointments in Malaysia Aman Chowla has been named chief executive officer of FWD Takaful while Mak See Sen will take on the role of CEO for FWD Insurance Berhad FWD initially entered the Malaysian market in 2019 by acquiring a 49% stake in FWD Takaful, later increasing its ownership to 70% earlier this year The group has since expanded its operations in the country who has over 20 years of experience in both life and general insurance joined FWD in 2023 as CEO of FWD Insurance Berhad FWD Group managing director Binayak Dutta said Chowla’s leadership will be pivotal to advancing the company’s objectives in Malaysia’s takaful sector we aim to meet the protection needs of Malaysians with Shariah-compliant products and drive the next phase of growth and innovation in our business,” he said “I look forward to leading our efforts in changing the way people feel about takaful in Malaysia while further scaling our business and contributions to the community,” Chowla said Chowla’s appointment follows the upcoming retirement of Salim Majid Zain who has served as CEO of FWD Takaful since 2019 “Salim has been instrumental in building our takaful business since our journey in Malaysia started five years ago and we wish him a happy and healthy retirement,” Dutta said Dutta highlighted the significance of Mak See Sen’s appointment emphasising his experience in leading and developing insurance businesses across Asia “We’re thrilled to welcome Mak to FWD His experience in leading and developing strategies to build businesses that are innovative and customer-led will be invaluable as we scale up our nascent Malaysian life insurance business,” he said See Sen brings 24 years of experience in senior roles at major insurers such as Manulife and Prudential having worked in markets including Malaysia See Sen said he looks forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Chowla and the team to offer accessible easy-to-understand insurance solutions to more Malaysians “Aman and the FWD Insurance team have built incredible momentum in their first year,” he said FWD recently brought its insurance and takaful entities under one roof in a new Kuala Lumpur facility and has launched initiatives to improve financial literacy in Malaysia. One such effort is the JA SparktheDream program extending its financial education initiative to Malaysia from other parts of Asia Insurance Asia website works best with Javascript enabled Please enable your javascript and reload the page Mak See Sen and Aman Chowla will take over their CEO roles in November FWD Group has appointed Mak See Sen as chief executive officer of FWD Insurance Berhad and Aman Chowla to lead FWD Takaful Both CEO appointments will take effect on 18 November 2024 Chowla first joined FWD in 2023 as CEO of FWD Insurance Berhad and has over 20 years of experience working in the life and general insurance industry who has been CEO of FWD Takaful since 2019 He has occupied senior roles in Manulife and Prudential where he was tasked with managing agency distribution in Malaysia FWD Group has a full-service offering in Malaysia offering both family takaful and life insurance solutions by FWD Takaful and FWD Insurance Berhad The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This year (2023) is the 170th anniversary of the founding of Steinway & Sons established the company in a rented loft in New York City But the seeds were sown many years earlier with what has become to be known as the Steinway Kitchen Piano (though more accurately the Steinweg Kitchen Piano) the Steinway brand may never have happened Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg (he changed his name to Steinway when he moved to America) was born in 1797 in the small German mountain community of Wolfshagen Heinrich was the youngest of twelve brothers and sisters He had a fraught childhood suffering the deprivations caused by the Napoleonic Wars between France and Prussia And during this time he lost his entire family he joined the Black Brunswicks – a military regiment striving to rid Germany of Napoleon’s army Steinweg actually fought at the legendary Battle of Waterloo and was commended for his actions Whilst in the army Steinweg became skilled in woodworking and crafted various stringed musical instruments On leaving his regiment he moved to Seesen (Lower Saxony Germany) and became a full-time cabinetmaker But his great passion had become musical instruments but was fascinated by the booming newer generation of keyboard instrument — the Fortepiano Steinweg made his very first piano in 1825 It was a small square piano which he gave as a wedding present to his new wife Julianne But it was in 1836 that Steinweg finally completed his first grand piano This instrument got its name from the fact that it was built in the kitchen of Steinweg’s Seesen home but local regulations only allowed him to use it to repair instruments He therefore secretly constructed his new piano “off-site” It was what we today might call a “homer” project The Kitchen Piano is an important instrument for various reasons Obviously because it was the first “Steinway” grand piano but also it featured many new design innovations that enhanced the instrument’s performance From the days of Cristofori’s original instruments they had slowly evolved over the years Steinweg made so many changes and improvements that his new piano can arguably be considered to be the prototype of the modern grand piano Steinweg’s 1836 instrument was a 212 cm concert grand piano He extended the length of the keys of the traditional keyboard and improved the action by using lighter hammers with a different type of leather tip These enhancements allowed faster repetition and delivered improved dynamics and greater overall volume Steinweg also changed the damping mechanism to a system he had encountered on an English square piano The bridge was constructed as a single piece Steinweg also increased the possible volume by applying more tension to the strings — this in turn required a stronger casework the Steinway Kitchen Piano was meticulously crafted and represented “state-of-the-art” piano craftsmanship for that time This was officially recognised at the 1839 Brunswick State Fair Steinweg exhibited his new piano at the show and was awarded a gold medal for his endeavours It was said that the Duke of Brunswick was so impressed by Steinweg’s grand piano that he ordered one to be built for himself the Kitchen Piano did put Steinweg firmly on the map subsequently built almost 500 pianos in Seesen But in 1850 political upheaval and financial depression led Steinweg and some of his family to emigrate to America in search of better prospects skill and luck (a strike at the Bacon & Raven piano factory) He “Americanized” his name to Henry E Steinway and in 1853 set up Steinway & Sons at 85 Varick Street What happened next is for another time… but if you can’t wait check out the books at the end of this article These were used as reference sources for some of the information included above The original Steinway Kitchen Piano still exists. Steinway & Sons now own it, and it was housed at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, it is currently on loan to MIM (the Musical Instrument Museum) in Phoenix Arizona and forms part of MIM’s special Steinway exhibit The above titles include links to the Amazon website If you use these links and subsequently purchase a book World Piano News may receive a small commission which helps fund this site Thanks also to Chris Maene for his help in preparing this article Previous The International Stretto Piano Festival The first Reform temple opened its doors more than 200 years ago in the town of Seesen and political dignitaries passed under a chiming bell-tower and entered the sanctuary The businessman and philanthropist who had founded this temple delivered the sermon while draped in a black clerical robe Standing behind a pulpit at the front of the sanctuary the man who had also established an egalitarian religiously pluralistic boarding school for 40 Jewish and 20 Christian children told the august assembly: "On all sides enlightenment opens up new areas for religious development Reform Judaism spread through Europe and then to North America Reform Judaism has now surpassed its 200th anniversary I believe it is possible to identify three stages through which our Movement has evolved and to see the beginnings of a fourth These stages pivot on a common theme: how our predecessors confronted two opposing tendencies in their search to feel a sense of belonging within the general culture The universalist tendency stressed the common values and behaviors they shared with their non-Jewish neighbors The particularist tendency stressed the more introspective features of Jewish identity that made them unique among the peoples of the world The interplay between these two factors underlies each stage of our Movement's evolution Even before the Seesen synagogue set Reform Judaism in motion Napoleon had thrown open the doors of medieval ghettos As Jews freely mingled with fellow Europeans they were exposed to the cosmopolitan bustle of cities the sophistication of theaters and opera houses Determined to bring Jewish life into the modern age the early German-Jewish reformers of the mid-19th century emphasized the universalist ethical teachings of biblical prophets They no longer viewed ritual observance as ordained by God and inviolate but as a means to reinforce the prophetic ideals of justice they began to pray in unison and introduced a professional choir and organ to render their hymns The rabbi led services covered in ministerial robes as bareheaded worshipers listened in solemn silence when Reform Judaism spread to North America the main Shabbat service shifted to Friday night allowing Jews to pursue their occupations on Saturdays in concert with many of their gentile compatriots in this first stage of Reform Judaism's development-a period of adaptation to the wider gentile community-Reform Jews abandoned codes of diet and ritual practices which set them apart from fellow citizens These changes in Jewish practice were accompanied by a new theology which also led to amendments to Reform prayer books Jews had prayed for the coming of the Messiah who would usher in a universal age of peace and lead all Jews back to the restored Kingdom of Israel where the Temple would be rebuilt and sacrifices once again offered upon its altars The early reformers changed the focus of this national restoration to what they called the "Mission of Israel": the Jews' historic task to bring social justice to the world from within the lands where they lived Now that the Jews of Europe or America had finally become prosperous they had little desire to leave their "new homeland" for an uncivilized swamp-ridden land halfway around the globe They taught instead that "the Messianic Age," rather than the Messiah Reform Jews worldwide celebrated its creation and rejoiced in its achievements for the first two decades of Israel's existence the Jewish State was a world away from the daily life of Reform Jews in Manhattan or Montreal It would take an extraordinary event to bring Israel closer to home It felt good to be Jewish-and to share one's Jewish pride with others Jews were interacting confidently as equals with their non-Jewish friends while at the same time spending more time and energy in Jewish pursuits Reform's third stage manifested a complementary interplay between both universalism and particularism like two weights swaying on a scale and eventually finding equilibrium To address the increasing number of Reform Jews who married outside the faith in the late 1970s the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now Union for Reform Judaism) launched an ambitious and successful Outreach program Interfaith families were welcomed to join Reform congregations and non-Jewish spouses were encouraged to consider taking courses on conversion If the female partner decided not to choose Judaism the 1983 CCAR resolution on Patrilineal Descent acknowledged Jewish identity through the father when the child was Judaically educated and identified as a Jew cantorial solos were gradually replaced with new songs everyone could sing many of them infused with a distinctly North American motif Debbie Friedman's "Not By Might" became an anthem for youth and songs by the Kol B'Seder duo Cantor Jeff Klepper and Rabbi Daniel Freelander such as " Shalom Rav" spread to synagogues and camps throughout the continent This new music strengthened the sense of belonging to the Reform Movement: worshiping at your temple or far away from home New services incorporated Eastern meditation techniques; others focused upon text study as a form of prayer Judaism not only clothed Reform Jews with a distinct ethnic identity; it also became more personally meaningful for many the Reform Movement was becoming increasingly aware that the trend toward individualism posed a threat to the institution of the synagogue Many young Jews seemed to be saying: "My religion teaches values that are essentially no different from those held by the majority of my fellow citizens; and if the most important of those values is to live an ethical life then why do I need the rest of the baggage This would give me a much wider choice for a future marriage partner now that Judaism can be an individual choice as well as a communal one I can still express my ethnic Jewish identity without it becoming a barrier in my relationships By choosing Judaism for myself-and which aspects of it I wish to practice-while at the same time allowing my partner to make his or her own choices Reform Jews are in a paradoxical state today most of the barriers that kept us from "fitting in" and "being like everyone else" have come down; on the other our ancestral roots still nourish us and we want to preserve our differences Our sense of belonging is becoming simultaneously wider and narrower Our expression of universalism now embraces the entire world for global culture has become increasingly homogenized: people from Toronto to Tokyo drink Coca Cola and engage in instant technology-driven communication our understanding of particularism has shrunk from peoplehood to self one's personal identity was essentially defined through one or two primary groups to which one belonged-usually country and religion identity is more fractionalized and complex Each of these components make up our identity like pieces of a pie identifying the Jewish piece of that pie or its importance among the other components has become increasingly difficult What is the binding agent that connects us to the Jewish people Our personal theological beliefs are far more divergent now than in stage one and therefore connect us less strongly with Reform (or any branch of) Judaism but nowadays ethnicity lacks the impetus it did in the second stage-perhaps because today's synagogues have many more members who were not born into Judaism and cannot share the commonalities of cultural heritage Loyalty to the Reform Movement may be waning among younger generations of Jews who tend to dislike labels and prefer more fluid lifestyles They may seek out the Jewish community to fulfill current needs such as a lifecycle ceremony or the education of their children rather than regarding synagogue membership as a lifetime commitment Even the State of Israel no longer confers the sense of belonging it once did We no longer respond instinctively to the "crisis mentality"-that either Israel is in danger and we must save her or that Diaspora Jewry is vulnerable and only Israel can save us our relationship with Israel has become more nuanced as we have come to understand that the Israeli government-just like our own-sometimes makes unwise decisions who hold a variety of perspectives about such policies How Reform Jews confront the paradoxical nature of universalism and particularism will determine the character of the Reform Jewish future To infuse Jews with a sense of belonging in this fourth stage our Movement will need to develop a more flexible type of community Even as we draw sustenance from members who make a lifelong commitment it is incumbent upon us to also provide something of value for those just passing through Nor can we wait for everyone to come to us; we also have to meet Jews wherever they happen to gather-restaurants And we have to make better creative use of electronic media for communication and online study one way to preserve tradition is to transform it has been doing at every stage for the past 200 years McGirr is being tasked by McQueen parent company Kering with turning a new page in the brand’s closely-studied story McQueen is still synonymous with conceptual high fashion the same way Chanel is synonymous with luxury and the iconoclastic founder’s subversive work continues to inspire and invigorate new generations of fashion designers and obsessives McGirr’s debut was the most anticipated and scrutinized of the season hands stuffed in the pockets of a long satin overcoat “And I feel like my job is really to bring a new energy to that.” Here’s what you need to know about his debut show Courtesy of Alexander McQueenCourtesy of Alexander McQueenThere were a lot of scarily louche suitsLee McQueen known for a precise silhouette that accentuated the erogenous parts of the body channeling what he called “rough glamor” through leather overcoats kinkily bound tightly at the waist and dangerous gray and white jackets paired with drapey trousers He replicated the balance of McQueen’s silhouette—nipped midsections powerful shoulders—with suits that were heavily structured around the upper torso but loose and casual through the leg creating an image about “singular characters that have a very strong personality,” as he said backstage while others wore the scowl of the last person you’d want to meet on such a dark Courtesy of Alexander McQueenCourtesy of Alexander McQueenCourtesy of Alexander McQueenThere were also horse-hoof bootsMcGirr’s most striking design joins a long line of outrageous McQueen footwear like the “armadillo” shoes famously worn by Lady Gaga His contribution to the vertiginous archive is a series of boots with the shape and heft of horse hooves apparently inspired by the indigenous Traveler people of his native Ireland It remains to be seen if the hoof boots will be commercialized but their viral potential puts the Tabi to shame—with horseshoes nailed to the soles the models walked with a distinct clippity-clop Courtesy of Alexander McQueenCourtesy of Alexander McQueenMcGirr thinks Lee McQueen was the “greatest designer that ever lived.”As he told Vogue’s Nicole Phelps McGirr revers the larger-than-life fashion iconoclast And he thinks McQueen’s rebel attitude and appetite for controversy feels particularly urgent today “I feel like Lee McQueen’s message that he put out into the world is so relevant,” McGirr added backstage because we live in a very polite world at the moment and so his message is more relevant than ever.” Courtesy of Alexander McQueenCourtesy of Alexander McQueenThere is a new logoSort of. McGirr is bringing back a logo originally sketched by McQueen, where the “c” lives inside the “Q.” The major change? It appears he’s quietly dropped “Alexander” from the logo. However a rep confirmed that the brand is still going by “Alexander McQueen.” One model, shirtless under a diaphanous silk overcoat, carried a handbag that glowed with a sinister red light: the Alexander McQueen skull motif, rendered in glowering LEDs. Remember those infamous indie sleaze McQueen skull scarves? The noise around McGirr’s debut could foretell a Gen-Z revival of yet another kitschy aughts style touchstone. Courtesy of Alexander McQueenCourtesy of Alexander McQueenThere were cars on the moodboardMcGirr’s father was a car mechanic. “I grew up talking cars with him, it was our weird connection with design, I suppose,” McGirr said. The Lamborghini yellows and glossy blues in the collection, he explained, were a nod to this personal history, and his way of introducing “a new way of looking at color” into the brand. When the dramatic instrumental soundtrack faded into Enya’s “Orincoco Flow (Sail Away),” the crowd couldn’t help but smile. There we were in a concrete bunker, watching mean models careen down the runway in villainous fits. But as the Irish New Age legend’s ’80s hit looped over and over during the finale, the whole scene—and the clothes themselves—immediately felt so much less serious. - Thousands of people lined the streets in Springfield for hours Thursday waiting to enter Sen Over eight blocks of Springfield sidewalks were lined with people The line wrapped around so the end was where the line was supposed to begin "Hundreds of people showed up in less than 10 minutes," said Scott Vause who waited in line Some fans such as Alfredo Gomezano traveled from as far away as Seattle "Drove down in the middle of the night and I thought how can I make sure I have a decent parking place and don't have to walk too far I'll just camp there in my van," Gormezano said RELATED |Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to packed crowd in Springfield several said they were concerned they wouldn't get into the rally in time "The line is around the corner and down the block a few times And there's clearly a lot of interest," said Skyler Hill and Melissa Burman Many said they were surprised the presidential candidate chose to stop in Springfield things are decided a long time ago," Vause said People of all ages waited patiently for their chance to hear Sanders speak "I didn't go with my dad to see him in Portland So I'm really excited to see him now," said five-year-old June Crowd supporters said they planned to stick with him until the end And it's not over until it's over," Vause said RELATED |Sen. Bernie Sanders: 'We are going to fight very hard to win this state' Others say it's a long shot for the presidential hopeful I don't think he's going to have the delegates to do it but I'm not going to give up," said Mary Jane Rock-Brien Vause said he saw two Trump supporters at the Sanders event "Yeah we had some trump supporters and one of them was packing an ax handle under his arm," he said But most people just came to "feel the Bern." Willamalane officials say the Sanders campaign plans to help them clean the park after the event Island Park has never seen an event this big WATCH clips of Cunningham's and McCain's comments in the video players above and below CINCINNATI –  Conservative talk-show host Bill Cunningham is famous for smacking down his political opponents on WLW Radio gave the caustic Cunningham a taste of his own medicine on a 2008 visit to the Queen City had lived up to his promise to run a respectful campaign and Cunningham complaining that McCain had thrown him “under a bus,”  was promising to abandon the Republican candidate and support Democratic Sen The occasion was a presidential campaign rally at Memorial Hall on Feb Somebody – McCain’s campaign or the local Republican hierarchy – had recruited Cunningham to fire up the crowd before McCain’s speech McCain wasn’t even in the hall yet when Cunningham took the stage and started spewing insults at the top two contenders for the Democratic nomination Cunningham directed  most of his venom at Obama Chicago politician” and repeatedly referring to him as “Barack WHO-SANE Obama” – emphasizing Obama's middle name It was the way Cunningham tried to ridicule Obama by suggesting he is a Muslim  "All is going to be right with the world when the great prophet from Chicago takes the stand and the world leaders who want to kill us will simply be singing 'Kumbaya' around the table of Barack Obama," Cunningham said as he pranced around the stage surrounded by local Republicans who was being touted as a potential running mate for McCain all you are going to have in your pocket is change the stooges in the media – the New York Times ABC – at some point is going to peel the bark off of Barack Hussein Obama McCain claimed later that he didn’t know what Cunningham was going to say and it wasn’t until both men had spoken that McCain’s aides told him what had happened the traveling press corps figured they had their story Then a McCain aide came out and told them the candidate wanted to talk to the group of them “That person who was on the program before I spoke made some disparaging remarks about my colleagues in the Senate "I have repeatedly stated my respect for Sen Clinton and I will treat them with respect I will call them Senator and have a respectful debate "I regret any comments that may be made about these two individuals Cunningham was gone and didn’t find out what McCain had said until the media – national and local – got hold of him an hour or so later "John McCain threw me under a bus -- under the 'Straight Talk Express,' " Bill Cunningham told CNN referring to the slogan on McCain's campaign bus Cunningham told CNN that local McCain organizers had asked him to speak “They told me to fire up the crowd … and give them some red meat,” Cunningham said Manulife has launched ManuAcademy a learning platform for its insurance advisors in Asia the platform be rolled out across four other markets in the region accessible through a mobile app and website makes learning easier for advisors at all career stages and accelerates the expansion and digitalisation of the agency force “Being customer-centric means that we are agency-centric,” said Pankaj Banerjee Manulife Asia and interim CEO of Manulife Hong Kong “We have launched ManuAcademy as part of our strategic focus to intensify our ambition in Asia and grow and digitize our agency force – a bedrock for our business and for our customers.” the platform delivers tailored information to different advisors It also uses gameplay and rewards to motivate consistent participation and long-term engagement advisors can join small private communities on ManuAcademy to ask questions and get instant feedback helping them learn how to better assess and serve customer needs “Accelerating the growth of a thriving digitally-enabled agency force in Asia starts with quality recruitment we are supercharging our engagement with agents by putting the right tools and technology in their hands to better serve our customers.” ManuAcademy is available to more than 60,000 insurance advisors in Vietnam Manulife reported an agent headcount of more than 119,000 The number of Manulife agents who are Million Dollar Round Table members grew from around 3,600 in 2019 to more than 6,000 in 2021 currently frozen by the PM after being approved by the Knesset 2010Get email notification for articles from Yair Ettinger FollowJul 13 2010Reform Rabbi Galia Sadan plays several roles in the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism: She is rabbi of the Beit Daniel synagogue in Tel Aviv coordinator of the Council of Progressive Rabbis and director of a conversion school at the Beit Daniel Center despite both denominations' image as comprised primarily of immigrants from the United States and Europe