Sidney lawrence Shipton

Background

Shipton, Sidney lawrence was born on July 25, 1929 in London. Son of Harold and Rose (Horowitz).

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University London, 1951. Master of Business Administration, Middlesex University, 1985.

Career

Private practice law, London, 1956-1972. General secretary Branch Zionist Federation, 1972-1982. Director Jewish National Fund, 1982-1987.

Executive director Ta'Ali, 1987-1996. Solicitor Supreme Court Judicature. Coordinator Three Faiths Forum (Muslim, Christian, Jewish ), since 1997.

Chairman United Zionists of United Kingdom.

Membership

Freeman City of London. Former executive Council Christians & Jews. Former board member Middlesex University Alumni.

Fellow Royal Society Arts, Chartered Management Institute. Member Law Society, Medico-Legal Society, British Academy Forensic Science, Mensa, B'nai B'rith (past president Leo Baeck lodge).

Interests

• Collecting books, lecturing, travel, cinema, theater.

Connections

Son of; married Judith Scott, June 2, 1974. Stepchildren: Jonathan Michael, Elana.

Father:

Harold Son

Mother:

Rose (Horowitz) Son

Spouse:

Judith Scott

child:

Jonathan Michael Shipton

child:

Elana Shipton