Liberal Judaism joins people all across our country, and the world, mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was a shining example to us all. She was a great friend to the Jewish community, tireless in her charity work and a strong female leader in a world where that … Read More
Free Honeycomb Project general volunteer training course
Looking to hone your listening and presence skills? Need a refresher on safeguarding and confidentiality policies? Interested in learning this and more through a Jewish and spiritual care lens? Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are excited to announce the dates for the Honeycomb Project’s six-part general volunteer … Read More
Letter to The Times: Call to abandon Rwanda policy
A number of Liberal Judaism rabbis, including CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, have signed this important letter in today’s edition of The Times: Sir, Last week’s unveiling of a new Kindertransport memorial statue in Harwich reminds us of Britain’s duty to welcome refugees, and the consequences of failing to protect those … Read More
Saturday 10 September: Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (10 September) at Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue (BPS). This special service will both celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and ONE SHABBAT – the annual weekend for small Jewish communities and Jews living remotely. BPS Chair David Young said: “We are a … Read More
Liberal Judaism CEO attends Parliamentary commemoration for Munich
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky attended the Munich Olympics 1972 Commemoration today, held outside the House of Commons. The event remembered the 11 Israeli athletes and one German police officer killed by a Palestinian terrorist group at the Olympics 50 years ago. Charley spoke to Labour leader Sir Keir … Read More
ELELS rabbi honoured for 100+ blood donations
Rabbi David Hulbert has received a medal for making more than 100 blood donations. The Rabbi Emeritus of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS), David had actually donated 107 pints of blood by the time of his award presentation, as it was postponed for two years due to the … Read More
Saturday 3 September: York Liberal Jewish Community Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (3 September) at York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC). As part of Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary celebrations, YLJC is taking its turn to host a Shabbat morning service with other Liberal communities around the country. Interfaith friends from York have also … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Bike Ride and Picnic
To celebrate 120 years of Liberal Judaism, we are inviting you to join our LJ Bike Ride and Picnic on Sunday 11 September. Those already registered to take part include The Ark Synagogue’s Rabbi Aaron Goldstein and Liberal Judaism Chair Ruth Seager. The cycle will take place in Regents Park, … Read More