By Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi Just before lockdown, in March 2020, my brother (Rabbi Richard Jacobi) and I were invited to the film premiere of Truus’ Children in Amsterdam. Our father, Rabbi Harry Jacobi, had been interviewed for the movie but had sadly died not long before its release, so … Read More
Introducing Phase 3 – for single retired people
By Kathy Shock WHAT on earth is Phase 3? It’s an idea that may have wings if you are interested. Is there a place in Liberal Judaism for single retired people to get together and share some of their enthusiasms? Restaurants, theatre, cinema, opera, travel, walking, meeting for a bring-a-dish, … Read More
Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus – Free online talks
Leo Baeck College is pleased to invite all members of Liberal Judaism to join three free online talks as part of its Lehrhaus adult education programme this autumn. You can register here. ESCAPE FROM KYIV Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich Monday 21 September: 7.30-9.00pm UK time Join Rabbi Tanya for an exclusive … Read More
Save the NEW date for Mental Health Awareness Shabbat
Now in its 6th year, Jami’s Mental Health Awareness Shabbat (MHAS) historically takes place to coincide with Parashat Bo. However in 2023, Parashat Bo falls at the same time as Holocaust Memorial Day; so to commemorate this significant day Jami are bringing MHAS forward one week to Shabbat Parashat Va’eira … Read More
Order Your Machzorim for the High Holy Days
If you would like to order a copy of Liberal Judaism’s Machzor Ruach Chadashah, with delivery in time for Rosh Hashanah, please contact us by Friday 2 September. Machzorim are priced at £18.90 each. We have large print versions available too, split into five separate books as they are much … Read More
Saturday 13 August: Stevenage Liberal Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (13 August) at Stevenage Liberal Synagogue. A special service to celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary, it is open to all to attend in person or watch via Zoom. For address details or the Zoom link, please email office@stevenageliberalsynagogue.org.uk or call … Read More
Call for urgent action on the cost of living crisis
Liberal Judaism has joined with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to call on the government to take urgent action to bridge the cost of living gap faced by the lowest income families. The call responds to a report, written by poverty expert and … Read More