27 September 2019 Members of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue, including Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi, appeared on a BBC Radio 4 programme titled ‘The Syrians and the Kindertransport’ in which new and old refugees in the city met and compared experiences. Margaret was interviewed during the show about her campaigning work with … Read More
A fierce but friendly debate on faith schools
24 September 2019 Panellists and audience members clashed over faith schools in a fiery but good-natured debate in the latest of Liberal Judaism’s Hot Potatoes dialogue events. Chaired by sociologist and author Dr Keith Kahn-Harris, the evening saw a frank exchange of views from experts on all sides of the … Read More
Humanists UK dialogue officer joins our faith schools debate
16 September 2019 Jeremy Rodell, the dialogue officer for Humanists UK, is the fourth and final panellist to be announced for this week’s Liberal Judaism Hot Potatoes debate on faith schools. Jeremy has been a school speaker for both Humanists UK and the Faith & Belief Forum for many years. … Read More
Are you ready for university? Read our guide
15 September 2019 Are you, or a member of your family, starting your first year of university? Do you still have questions on what to pack, what to expect and how to make the most of it? Then Progressive Jewish Students (PJS) is here for you. PJS – which is … Read More
Statement on any Israeli expansion in the West Bank
11 September 2019 A statement from Rabbi Danny Rich and Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, the Senior Rabbis of Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s stated intention to annex large swathes of the West Bank is a direct threat to the viability of a two state solution. “Evidence shows that … Read More
Readings and reflections for every day of Ellul
3 September 2019 We have just entered Ellul, the month preceding Tishri in which the festivals of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah are celebrated. For Jews, including Liberal Jews, Ellul has become a period of self-reflection and repentance. But many find it difficult to find inspiration. … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich on the Jewish Views Podcast
3 September 2019 Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, Rabbi Danny Rich, has given the Rabbinic Thought for the Month on the September 2019 edition of The Jewish Views Podcast. Speaking on the popular show, which is presented in association with JW3, Danny looks ahead to the coming High Holy Days and … Read More
Take part in the first ever Jnetics Supper Quiz
2 September 2019 Jnetics – the charity dedicated to improving the awareness, prevention and management of Jewish genetic disorders in the UK – is hosting its first ever Supper Quiz. The quiz, which takes places on the evening of Sunday 15 September, promises to be a fun-filled social event of … Read More
A statement on the mass shootings in America
5 August 2019 As we read the news of more horrendous attacks – this time in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio – our first thoughts go, of course, to the bereaved and injured. They will be held in our prayers. Once again individual men have shown the depth to … Read More
SBJC Strollers raise thousands for Cancer Research UK
4 August 2019 Almost £5,000 has been raised for Cancer Research UK by members of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC), who took part in Relay for Life at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire. In the run up to the event the SBJC Strollers, led by their captain and Liberal Judaism officer … Read More