By Alison Turner, Archivist We are living through what many are calling strange times. Some of us are beginning to call it post-pandemic, while other communities have decided to continue online only events and services for now. I think the call of history is that we create a record of … Read More
New hall at the Woodland Cemetery, Cheshunt
A new hall and offices have been opened at the JJBS Woodland Cemetery, Cheshunt – the only dedicated Woodland Cemetery for Jewish burials in Britain. A group including Steve Wynne, the newly elected Chair of JJBS, Honorary President Frank Godson and building architect David Green fixed a mezuzah on the … Read More
Global Sharing Week: Let’s Share for Shabbat
By Benita Matofska Our planetary resources may be finite, but we have an unlimited capacity to share, if we can unleash our sharing potential, there’s no end to what we can achieve. As a speaker and leading expert on social innovation and the sharing economy, this has been my mantra … Read More
Sign up for Dignity in Dying event with Baroness Meacher
Liberal Judaism will be hosting a very special In Conversation online event with Rabbi Danny Rich and Baroness Molly Meacher. Taking place at 8pm this Sunday (June 20), it will focus on the topic of assisted dying and the new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying of which Liberal Judaism … Read More
Education Hub: Expanding the Conversation on Israel
The next term of Liberal Judaism’s popular Education Hub will run from 23 June to 21 July with the title Finding the Liberal Jewish Voice: Expanding the Conversation on Israel. The sessions have been put together after feedback from Liberal Judaism members who want to learn more about the Israel-Palestine … Read More
Liberal Judaism joins Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying
Liberal Judaism has become a founder member of the new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying, a collection of multi-faith groups, leaders and laypeople calling for a change in the law on assisted dying. Liberal Judaism as a movement has long supported the right for terminally ill people, who are … Read More
Lily’s Legacy Education Toolkit for schools/chederim
Lily’s Legacy: Voices and Visions of Liberal Judaism has launched an Education Tookit for schools and chederim. Covering key stages 1, 2 and 3, the educational materials focus on the vision of Lily Montagu – one of the founders of Liberal Judaism – and how our movement still enacts those … Read More
BKY to hold fundraiser starring popular Klezmer duo
Tickets are now on sale for a special-fundraising concert for BKY (Beit Klal Yisrael). Taking place on Sunday 6 June at 7.30pm, the event will feature Klezmer act Polina & Merlin. The duo bring the music of Eastern European Jews to a special place, by deferring to traditions but also … Read More
Board of Deputies’ Condolence Book for HRH Prince Philip
A letter from Liberal Judaism President, Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein, forms part of the Board of Deputies’ Condolence Book for HRH Prince Philip. The Book, which features contributions from the entire Jewish community, was this week sent to Buckingham Palace. You can read it in full here. Andrew’s words, for … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on violence in Israel and Gaza
As we watch the increasing and frightening conflict and violence in Israel and Gaza, we are profoundly concerned and feel deep sorrow for the loss of life, injuries and trauma. We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones in these past few days … Read More