With Pesach fast approaching, the first in three years where we can be together physically for Seder, please make sure to order your books in time. You can order the Liberal Judaism Haggadah and/or The Question of the Hidden Matzah children’s book, by clicking here. The Liberal Judaism Haggadah (£8.50 … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on Ukraine
As leaders of Liberal Judaism, we join all those who condemn the unprovoked attack by Russia on the democratic Republic of Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all of the citizens of Ukraine and particularly the members of the many Progressive Jewish communities across the country. Our thoughts and prayers … Read More
A prayer for Ukraine – by Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah
Eternal One, Rock of our Existence, the Source and Sustainer of Life, as Russia wages war on Ukraine and the forces of autocracy wreak havoc and attempt to instil terror and fear in every heart, we call on You to strengthen the people of Ukraine in their collective will to … Read More
EUPJ Rabbinic Assembly statement on Ukraine
The Board of the EUPJ (European Union for Progressive Judaism) Rabbinic Assembly, the Association of Progressive Rabbis in Europe, joins with rabbis all over Europe in condemning the unprovoked attack by Russia on Ukraine. Our hearts go out to our colleagues working in Ukraine and to their congregants as well … Read More
Donate to WJR or WUPJ Ukraine Crisis Appeals
World Jewish Relief (WJR) and the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) have launched Ukraine Crisis Appeals. Tensions are mounting in Eastern Ukraine with over 150,000 Russian troops stationed on the border. The situation is escalating by the hour, with some troops having moved into the region. War will be … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky on 120 years of Liberal Judaism
This weekend saw the first LJ@120 Open House Shabbat take place at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). Liberal Judaism’s rabbis gave speeches outlining the history and achievements of the last 120 years, which concluded with Chief Executive Rabbi Charley Baginsky reflecting on our movement’s past, present and future. You can … Read More
[Sermon] Rabbi Sandra Kviat: The Forgotten Matriarchs
How many women are named in the Torah? If you were to count, one answer is 111. Sounds a lot, yet most are either unknown or ignored. Interestingly, the number of men varies between 1,700-3,000. Joseph and his journey is the longest running single person narrative in the Hebrew bible. … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Open House Shabbat this Saturday (Feb 19)
The first LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this Saturday (19 February) at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). 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 they will open their … Read More
Solidarity Shabbat with the Ukrainian Jewish Community
Join Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service to express solidarity with the Ukrainian Jewish community. Taking place this Friday night (18 January) from 6.45pm, the service can be watched on social media channels including the LJS YouTube here. Those wishing to attend in … Read More
Statement as Covid-19 deaths in community pass 1,000
New data from the Board of Deputies has shown that there have now been more than 1,000 deaths in our British Jewish community linked to coronavirus. Liberal Judaism today joins with the whole community in marking this sombre milestone. Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “It’s easy to forget … Read More