I have enjoyed Reform Judaisim all my life, my parents having been founder members of Cardiff Reform Synagogue whoe first Rabbi, Dr. Gerhard Graff was a contemporary and friend of Rabbi Dr. Arthur Katz z"l.

My wife Julie and I joined HRS just over sixteen years ago when our daughter started at Danescroft Nursery and we quickly found ourselves very comfortable with the ethos and friendship offered here. I joined the synagogue council six years ago as I felt I wanted to "give something back" and started, with help Oasis, our fund raising committee which has since held several successful and enjoyable evening for our members and their friends.

I served as Vice Chairman of the synagogue for a year, being mentored by Stewart Abbey [who was Chairman for too many years to keep count of] before finally taking the Chair in July this year.  I look forward to working with both Rabbi Katz, Rabbi Keren and with the voluntary committees and professional staff of the synagogue to taking HRS forward while continuing to provide a particularly welcoming and traditional house of prayer, learning and range of social activities for all ages.

                                         Andrew Owen