The latest edition of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now in both print and online editions… and it’s an event and festival special. Read all about the upcoming Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend – our movement’s flagship conference of 2023 with keynote speaker Rebecca Soffer. Tickets are on … Read More
[Video] Israeli election explainer with Rabbi Lea Mühlstein
Many of us are worried about the outcome of today’s Israeli elections. But do you want to understand how the system actually works? Rabbi Lea Mühlstein gave a talk – as part of the Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus adult Jewish learning programme – explaining in detail everything you need to know … Read More
Community Briefing: Mitzvah Day 2022
We have a special Liberal Judaism Community Briefing at 8pm tonight – when we will be joined by Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond. Stuart will speak about the plans for this year’s Mitzvah Day – which will take place on and around Sunday 20 November – and introduce its theme … Read More
Saturday 29 October: South London Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (29 October) at 10.45am with a double celebration at The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS). The community will be marking both Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and a member’s adult batmitzvah. Members and friends of Liberal Judaism are invited to attend … Read More
[Video] A triple celebration at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) had three reasons to celebrate during the festival period – as they welcomed a new rabbi and held an Open House Shabbat service to mark Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the NLS building. The newly appointed Rabbi Gili Zidkiyahu … Read More
WUPJ President Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) were delighted to host the President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) at their Simchat Torah service. Rabbi Sergio Bergman, who took up the role in 2020, was given the honour of Chatan Bereshit – the person who reads the first portion of … Read More
Community Briefing: So you want to be a rabbi?
If you’ve got a burning desire, or a few first thoughts, about becoming a rabbi, then our Community Briefing this Thursday (20 October) night at 8pm is the perfect chance to find out more. We will be joined by Rabbi Anna Wolfson (pictured) – the Rabbinic Admissions Adviser of Leo … Read More