Rabbi Jack Moline to head the Interfaith Alliance

By Lauren Markoe | Religion News Service January 20 at 3:31 PM

WASHINGTON — Rabbi Jack Moline, a congregational rabbi who briefly led the nation’s top Jewish Democratic group, is the new head of the Interfaith Alliance, a staunch voice in Washington for the separation of church and state and other progressive causes.

Moline is the fourth leader and the first non-Christian to head the 20-year-old alliance, which represents more than 75 faith traditions and secularists, too.

Announcing Moline’s appointment Tuesday (Jan. 20), the Interfaith Alliance cited his decades of work on civil rights and religious freedom issues and his 27 years leading Agudas Achim, the Northern Virginia synagogue where he is now rabbi emeritus.

“He has been a powerful voice in defense of religious freedom for everyone, regardless of his or her faith or belief,” said Helio Fred Garcia, chairman of the Interfaith Alliance board. “He understands the value of bringing together diverse voices and perspectives to challenge extremism and build common ground.”

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