The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place on Friday (10 June) at Kingston Liberal Synagogue. Led by Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel (pictured), the service will start at 7pm and will be followed by a Chavurah Supper – where everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian or fish dish … Read More
Thursday 9 June: LJ Ambassador Kick Off Evening
We are kicking off our LJ@120 fundraising campaign in style with a special Zoom event this Thursday (9 June) at 8pm. Hosted by multi-award winning musical storyteller Daniel Cainer, the evening is designed for all those who are LJ Ambassadors, are thinking of becoming one or want to be involved … Read More
Wednesday 8 June: Encountering Liberal Judaism and a new Hasidism
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub will host another thought-provoking session this Wednesday (8 June), as Rabbi Michael Shire (pictured) looks at how an evolving Liberal Judaism intersects with a new Hasidism. Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education Hub sessions are designed to stand alone, so you … Read More
A prayer to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Eternal God, whose dominion embraces the universe, we stand before You in gratitude and thanksgiving to ask Your blessing for our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, whose seventy-year Jubilee we celebrate today. In those years, she has served her people with enduring devotion and grace, uniting races, creeds and tongues with … Read More
[Blog] Become an LJ Ambassador and help our youth
By Becca Fetterman I am writing today not as Director of Youth, but as a proud parent of two LJY-Netzerniks (pictured above with me and my husband Andrew). LJY-Netzer has given so many of our children a community where they feel they belong and an open place to explore their … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at The Ark
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this weekend (Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June) at The Ark Synagogue in Northwood. The Open House Shabbat initiative will see each Liberal Judaism congregation hold at least one Shabbat during the year, to celebrate our movement’s 120th anniversary, for which … Read More
Wednesday 1 June: The emerging role of Musar in contemporary Liberal Judaism
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub continues this Wednesday (1 June), as Rabbi Monique Mayer (pictured) and Rabbi Aaron Goldstein examine the emerging role of Musar in contemporary Liberal Judaism. Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education sessions are designed to stand alone, so you can attend as … Read More
Thursday 26 May: Day of Celebration bonus session
This Thursday (26 May) night at 8pm, we will be holding a Day of Celebration bonus session via Zoom. We will be joined by Rabbi Lea Mühlstein – one of the senior rabbis of The Ark Synagogue and the International Chair of Arzenu – who will deliver a session entitled … Read More