The members of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) were joined by Lord Rothschild as they celebrated Chanukah in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor – a Rothschild home bequeathed to the National Trust. This celebration of a Jewish festival was a likely first for the National Trust and a unique occasion … Read More
Historic Chanukah for York’s Jewish Community
On the first night of Chanukah, Clifford’s Tower in York opened its doors for its first Jewish ceremony in over 800 years. The site, where a pogrom in 1190 left over 150 Jews dead, served as the venue for a historic Chanukah celebration, organised by York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) … Read More
Dame Maureen Lipman leads LJS Multi-Faith Chanukah
Dame Maureen Lipman was the keynote speaker at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) Multi-Faith Chanukah Celebration. Now in its 13th year, the annual event brings together faith leaders from London’s different religions – including the Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Jain communities – to celebrate Chanukah and light the menorah. Around … Read More
[Pictures] Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball 2022
The Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball was a night of great music, delicious food and, most importantly of all, the very best of company. For a full slideshow of pictures (by Yakir Zur), please click here. Hosted by Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, the event was a chance to celebrate … Read More
Join us for Chanukah Rocks + Clifford’s Tower event
Join Liberal Judaism this Sunday (18 December) for two first night of Chanukah events. At Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS), the Friday Night Rock Service Band will be playing a special Chanukah Rocks service. This family friendly event is open to everyone – so bring the kids, bring the grandparents and … Read More
Birmingham shines a light on refugees during Chanukah
Members of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) have produced a collection of readings for Chanukah, centring the refugee story within the Festival of Lights. The collection features eight diverse accounts of refugees who made their home in the UK, one for each night of candle lighting. The stories featured in the … Read More
Saturday 17 December: Brighton Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (17 December) at 11am with a very special service at Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS). BHPS will be celebrating the induction of Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber (pictured) as the synagogue’s new permanent rabbi. The service will be co-led by Liberal … Read More
Wednesday 14 December: Education Hub with Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub concludes for this term on Wednesday 14 December at 7.30pm with a session delivered by Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber on Liberal Jewish values and social engagement Describing his session, Gabriel said: “What connects Noah’s ark and the soup protest in the National Gallery? This session will explore … Read More