News Archive

New Rabbi for Ealing - March 2005

In April, Rabbi Janet Burden will join the Ealing Liberal Synagogue as its part-time rabbi, succeeding Rabbi Melinda Michelson-Carr.

Liberal Judaism launches Council of Patrons - February 2005

Liberal Judaism launched its Council of Patrons at a dinner in the House of Lords hosted by Lord Stone of Blackheath.

Liberal Judaism's prayer for the Victims of the Tsunami - December 2004

Rabbi Alexandra Wright's prayer was read out in Liberal synagogues all over the UK on the shabbat following the Tsunami disaster

Rabbi Danny Rich appointed Chief Executive of Liberal Judaism - 2nd December 2004

Liberal Judaism is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Danny Rich as the new Chief Executive of Liberal Judaism.

Nigel Cole is the new Chairman of Liberal Judaism - December 2004

Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Cole as Chairman of Liberal Judaism following Liberal Judaism’s December council meeting.

Kent Liberal Jewish Community celebrates a milestone - October 2004

Kent Liberal Jewish Community (KLJC) was founded in 1991 and celebrates its 13th anniversary this year.

Metropolitan Liberal Jewish Congregation (of Greater Manchester) (MLJC) - September 2004

At a public meeting held at the Crown Plaza Midland Hotel, the Metropolitan Liberal Jewish Congregation of Greater Manchester and its governing Council were formally established.

Article for London Jewish News – Rabbi Mark Goldsmith
On Saturday 22nd November our congregation, Finchley Progressive Synagogue, had the delight of celebrating the first 50 years of our existence as a community in our Shabbat service. When our Synagogue was founded in 1953 there were only a couple of others in the near vicinity – both practicing Orthodox Judaism only.

Liberal Judaism's Biennial Conference
This year, Liberal Judaism is holding its Biennial Conference at the Tortworth Court Hotel. Over two hundred Liberal Jews and other guests from all over the country will be attending including the Chair of South Gloucestershire Council.

Liberal Judaism Supports Stand Against The BNP
Liberal Judaism welcomes the statement from the West Yorkshire Ecumenical Council condemning the policies of the BNP and echoes its message for people to vote only for those who show ‘a spirit of inclusive welcome’ to all.

Domestic Violence - London Jewish News
We face the sad fact that domestic violence occurs in our community.

Photo Competition 'BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS'
Liberal Judaism’s Doroteinu Committee (Bridging the Generations) today announced the winners of their hugely successful photo competition.

A Bus Ride To Dialogue
Herefordshire Jewish Community, an affiliate of Liberal Judaism, improved Jewish-Christian relations in Herefordshire as well as raising funds by organizing a visit for 46 people to two synagogues in Cardiff.

‘ISRAEL COUNTS’: Liberal Education Programme Launched
An education programme commissioned by Liberal Judaism from the Lokey International Academy of Jewish Studies of the Leo Baeck Education Centre in Haifa was launched at the LJS last Sunday.

First Shabbat service at Lancaster University by Liberal Judaism
Lancaster University interfaith centre in conjunction with the university’s Jewish Society held a service on Friday night led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein, Outreach Director for Liberal Judaism.

The Future is Bright, The Future is Liberal
Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce the publication and implementation of ‘Into the Future – the Findings and Recommendations of the Officers’ Group of Liberal Judaism’.

Liberal Judaism supports the Civil Partnership Bill
Liberal Judaism supports the Civil Partnership Bill being unveiled today. The Bill complements the direction already given by the rabbinic and lay leadership of Liberal Judaism in recognizing committed same-sex partnerships between two Jews by appropriate Jewish ritual.

First Jewish Marriage for 700 years
The first Jewish marriage in Lincoln for 700 years was conducted at Jews’ Court on Steep Hill. The last Jewish wedding service was held in the 13th Century before the Jewish community was expelled from the city and subsequently England as a whole.

Open letter from the PR Officer
You’ve already seen the article detailing my appointment in either a previous edition of LJ Today or your own synagogue magazine so I won’t repeat any of that. After four months as Liberal Judaism’s PR Officer the time has come to tell you what I’ve been up to and some of my plans for the future.

New Chairman Of BBC Member Of Liberal Judaism
Liberal Judaism welcomes the appointment of Michael Grade as Chairman of the BBC.
Michael Grade is an active Liberal Jew who belongs to the Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St. Johns Wood. His appointment as Chairman of the BBC is the first time that a Liberal Jew has held such a uniquely important role within the UK media.

ULPSNYC-Netzer strengthen links between Israeli and British teenagers
ULPSNYC- Netzer, the youth movement of Liberal Judaism, has launched an exciting new initiative designed to strengthen the link between Progressive communities in Israel and the UK. ULPSNYC-Netzer is the only movement to run this type of exchange programme in Britain prior to its Israel Tour.

Why The Break-Up Of The Ministry Of Religious Affairs May Be The Best Hope For The Soul Of Israel
Following the vacuum left by the end of Turkish rule at the close of the First World War, the Chief Rabbinate and its rabbinical courts were established with the approval of the British High Commissioner for Palestine in the 1920s.

New Year Message for The Jewish News
“From year to year the need becomes more urgent for a religion that teaches reverence for life as its highest principle. Judaism is such a religion. The God it worships does not desire the death of sinners, but that they may turn and live: God’s word is ‘Seek me and live’, and ‘Choose life.’

Pamela Fletcher Jones MBE 11/8/22 - 30/10/03
Born the daughter of a Fruit and Vegetable commission agent in Covent Garden in 1922, Pam’s childhood was marked by illness, in particular a bout of peritonitis, which led to her not being able to have children in later life, a source of great sadness to her and her husband. Trained as a shorthand typist and also a nurse, Pam saw war service in the RAF and then as a Naval nurse.

Beit Klal Yisrael To Affiliate With Liberal Judaism
Beit Klal Yisrael (based in North Kensington) is delighted to announce its affiliation with Liberal Judaism. The decision to join Liberal Judaism was taken at the synagogue’s June AGM.

Baroness Neuberger Delivers Annual Lecture
The recently created Baroness Neuberger delivered Liberal Judaism’s annual lecture at the Liberal Synagogue, St Johns Wood. The lecture was entitled “The Moral State we are in – why our sense to care for the most vulnerable is so inadequate.”

Liberal Judaism Encourages Inter-Faith Communication
Last Friday night was slightly different from usual for the members of tent: the meeting place - Liberal Judaism’s informal community for young adults.