What is Liberal Judaism?

Liberal Judaism is the dynamic, cutting edge of modern Judaism. Liberal Judaism reverences Jewish tradition, and seeks to preserve the values of the Judaism of the past while giving them contemporary force.  It aspires to a Judaism that is always an active force for good in the lives of Jewish individuals, families and communities today, and equally makes its contribution to the betterment of society. 

Liberal Judaism is the Judaism of the past in the process of becoming the Judaism of the future.

Liberal Judaism and "wicked" problems

A "wicked" problem in my line of business (consultancy) is defined as a problem that does not lend itself easily to a solution, and might never do. Even if a solution is possible in one area, it produces consequences which make any solution fraught with a new set of problems. It is to tackling wicked problems that I feel much of my professional life is committed. If the problem were easy, we would not need to worry about it. Maths, and a mathematical brain, can help us with a lot of problems, simple and complex, but one needs more than a mathematical brain to work on wicked problems. As one of my heroes, Einstein said, "At the cradle of great science and art lies a mystery."   More...

Liberal Judaism Lectionary

The Liberal Judaism Lectionary, a calendar of Torah and Haftarah reading, is available here.

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If you want to ask questions from Liberal Rabbis on different aspects of Judaism they will be delighted to hear from you!
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Affirmations of Liberal Judaism

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