Liberal Judaism welcomes UK Holocaust Memorial Centre

Planning permission granted for new UK Holocaust Memorial

Liberal Judaism is delighted to share the news that the UK’s first national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre will be built in Westminster, following the granting of planning permission. Construction will start later this year, with the centre hoping to open its doors in 2025. Being built right next door … Read More

ELELS community celebrate at their hybrid services

Naomi ELELS batmitzvah

The members of East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) have had plenty of reason to celebrate in July. Launching hybrid services earlier this month, they have already had a barmitzvah and batmitzvah take place inside the synagogue. This Shabbat saw Rabbi Richard Jacobi lead the service in the sanctuary … Read More

Annual Memorial Services 2021

Liberal Judaism’s Annual Memorial Services 2021 will take place in September. Due to the current COVID19 restrictions in place at our cemeteries, it is essential that people book in advance using the information below: Western Cemetery, Cheshunt Sunday 5 September at 13:00 To book a place at this service, please … Read More

Kingston welcome new members for special Shabbat

Kingston Liberal Synagogue new members kiddush

Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) held a special in-person Shabbat service to welcome many of the new members who joined the community during the pandemic. It was the first time the congregation had prayed and sung together in around 18 months, after holding online services since the first lockdown began back … Read More

NHS Covid-19 Conversations and Oral History Project

NHS Covid 19 conversation

By Alison Turner Archivist, Liberal Judaism I learnt of this NHS Oral History Project when I attended NHS Voices of Covid-19 In Conversation with Faith and Covid-19. There were speakers from various faiths, which stimulated a lively discussion. We were asked whether our faith had changed during the pandemic. I … Read More

Statement on the opening of synagogues and buildings

Statement from The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors (CoLRaC): This week, the Government has lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions. It’s not over yet, but we have been catapulted into a new moment. This is a new phase where we must, as rabbis and leaders of communities, take the … Read More

Join the ONE Shabbat for Small Communities (Sep 3-4)

ONE Shabbat logo

Liberal Judaism is delighted to support the ONE Shabbat for Small Communities, being run by the Jewish Small Communities Network (JSCN). Taking place on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September, it will give individuals and small communities around the UK the chance to come together and share Shabbat. Elements will … Read More