It was a great honour for Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky and The Ark Synagogue’s Rabbi Lea Mühlstein to meet with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, today. The President reaffirmed his commitment to the centrality of the relationship with the UK and with all denominations of Judaism. We … Read More
Another Birmingham simcha as Olivia and Ilana marry
By Joe Seager Ilana Davis, of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS), and her partner, Olivia Dyke, have given the community another reason to celebrate by getting married. The two first met when they were students at the University of Birmingham in 2013, with their friendship growing into love. They said: “We … Read More
Work with us: Part time administrator needed
Liberal Judaism is looking for a part-time administrator (15 hours per week) to join our small, friendly and dedicated team. Working from home, the post holder is often the first person Liberal Judaism’s members, and potential members, speak to. Duties include responding to phone and email queries in a professional … Read More
Are you doing Mitzvah Day? Send us your photos!
This weekend sees Mitzvah Day – the UK’s biggest faith-based day of social action – taking place. Liberal Judaism congregations up and down the country will be involved – cooking, collecting, gardening, tidying, knitting, baking, card-making and so much more to help those who are vulnerable and build stronger local … Read More
LJ CEO attends Labour Friends of Israel lunch with Sir Keir Starmer
Liberal Judaism was proud to be recognised as an important voice in the on-going conversation around antisemitism on the left at today’s Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) lunch with Sir Keir Starmer. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky sat on the top table at the event alongside the Labour leader, … Read More
Liberal communities earn EcoSynagogue Audit Awards
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS), Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) and Oxford Jewish Congregation (OJC) were among 14 Jewish communities honoured at the first ever EcoSynagogue Audit Awards. The Awards celebrate the synagogues who are doing the most in their communities to help combat the climate emergency. To qualify, a … Read More
Birmingham’s bumper toast to mainstay Frank
By Joe Seager A landmark birthday kiddush for Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) President Frank Maxwell was held… a year after it was meant to happen. Plans to celebrate Frank’s 85th birthday last year were side-lined by Covid-19, with restrictions preventing services being held in shul. So, instead, a celebration took … Read More
Supporting Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2021
This week (12-13 November) is Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2021. Its goal is to focus our community on the issue of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and generate important conversations that can lead to a culture change. These conversations can take place in synagogue through sermons and discussions, or around … Read More