Join Liberal Judaism on Sunday 5 February, from 12-4pm, at The Ark Synagogue (Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA) as we celebrate the finale of our 120th anniversary celebrations with The Sights & Sounds of Liberal Judaism at 120. The day will feature: A recreation of the first service from 1902, … Read More
Rabbi Leah Jordan is new Liberal Judaism Student Chaplain
Rabbi Leah Jordan has been appointed as Liberal Judaism’s new Student Chaplain. Leah will support university students and young adults all around the UK. She is available to ALL Jewish students on campus, of all backgrounds. She will head up Liberal Jewish Students, which offers a range of activities to … Read More
Kingston member wins competition to mark HMD
A member of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) is one of the winners of a national competition marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2023. Ali Simmons, 25, entered the competition with her portrait of fellow KLS member and survivor Bronia Snow. Bronia came to the UK on the Kindertransport from Prague aged 11 … Read More
Check in with someone on this Brew Monday
Liberal Judaism has joined other Jewish and faith organisations coming together on Brew Monday – encouraging people to reach out to others during a notoriously difficult time of year. Organised by Mitzvah Day, and inspired by the Samaritans campaign of the same name, the initiative urges people to have a … Read More
Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber inducted by BHPS
Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) was full with congregants and dignitaries, as the community celebrated the induction of Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber. Local MPs, Liberal Judaism leaders and representatives from groups and organisations in the Jewish and wider community joined together with Gabriel’s family and friends for the moving ceremony, … Read More
Saturday 14 January: Bristol Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats begin again for 2023 with a special service this Saturday (14 January) at 11am at Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation (BWPJC). The service will be a triple celebration – commemorating 120 years of Liberal Judaism, 60 years since the founding of BWPJC … Read More
Read January/February 2023 edition of LJ Today
The first 2023 issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now in both print and online editions. Read all about the Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball – a night of great music, delicious food and, most importantly of all, the very best of company. Plus find out the … Read More
World Union seeks lay leader nominations
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is now inviting nominations for its next leadership cycle, and is seeking individuals who: are passionate about building diverse, international Progressive Jewish communities. are experienced in programming or synagogue life in a WUPJ region. are interested and experienced in one of WUPJ’s key strategic areas, including education, … Read More