Graduate, Leo Baeck Rabbinical College, London. Hidden child during WWII; Founder: Soetendorp Institute for Human Values; Day of Respect Foundation; Earth Charter Commissioner; Ambassador, MDGs; founding Member, Green Cross International; Chair, Radio La Benevolencija Foundation. Member of the Board, Elijah Interfaith Institute. Member, European Council for Religious Leaders. Former President, European Region, World Union for Progressive Judaism. Jury Member, Tulip Human Rights Award. Contributor to Charter for Compassion and its launch. Rabbi Emeritus, Hague Progressive Jewish Community. Visiting Professor, universities in Europe and US. Author of many books and essays. Recipient of awards: Peace-Builder Award (2005); James Parkes Morton Award, Interfaith Center, New York (2008).