Cambridge, UK – The rabbi for Cambridge has appeared in court for using his mobile phone while driving.

The spiritual leader who works at Addenbrooke�s and Papworth hospitals as well as Cambridge University pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before magistrates in Cambridge.

Defending himself, the rabbi said: �I am the sole resident rabbi in East Anglia and chaplain to many services in the region.

�I am requested to visit Waylen Prison and a mentally ill patient in Peterborough.

�I will not lose my job if I lose my licence, however my role as a communal rabbi means these are my responsibilities and I will not be able to carry them out without it.�

When asked by the presiding magistrate, Marisa Johnson, if anyone else could provide these services, he replied �No�.

Mrs Johnson said: �We do find there are exceptional circumstances in this case that would cause hardship, not just to yourself but to many others if you were to lose your licence.

�We are not going to disqualify you from driving but I have to warn you, you cannot use the same argument you have given today in another hearing.

�You really need to take a good look at your driving.�

(Source: Cambridge Newspapers)