Lionel Blue
Rabbi Lionel Blue | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | 6 February 1930 London, England |
| Died | 19 December 2016 (aged 86) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Jim Cummings (partner, 1981–d. 2014) |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford University College London Leo Baeck College |
| Occupation | Rabbi |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Denomination | Reform Judaism |
| Residence | London |
Lionel Blue OBE (né Bluestein; 6 February 1930 – 19 December 2016) 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.