Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) gave Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich a farewell Purimspiel to remember, as she spends her final year as the community’s Rabbi. Rabbi Tanya has been at NLS for 12 years, having started as a Student Rabbi, and has brought a level of energy, enthusiasm and individuality that has … Read More
Join Dublin Progressive’s Erev St Patrick’s Day party
Liberal Judaism’s Dublin Jewish Progressive Congregation will be hosting a special online event to mark Erev St Partrick’s Day on Tuesday 16 March at 5pm. Held jointly with Beit Luria Progressive Synagogue of South Africa, it promises to be a real celebration of Jewish life in Ireland. The community’s Beverly … Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021
On International Women’s Day 2021, Liberal Judaism remembers all those trailblazers in our movement – from our founder Lily Montagu to our first female Executive Director Rosita Rosenberg, who died last month. They set the path that today sees Liberal Judaism with women leaders in every part of our movement … Read More
Two ways you can get involved with Biennial 2021
The Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend 2021 will take place online from Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May – and there are two fantastic ways you can get involved. Over the next month we will be teaching a song to as many people as possible, throughout our communities, so we … Read More
March/April 2021 LJ Today remembers those we have lost
The latest issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is a special edition, celebrating the memories of those we have lost in 2021. Two pages are dedicated to Rosita Rosenberg, whose whole adult life was spent building Liberal Judaism and who served as our movement’s Executive Director from 1989-1997 … Read More
A historic milestone for Progressive conversions in Israel
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the country recognising Progressive conversions in a major moment for Non-Orthodox Judaism in Israel. Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “This ruling has been 15 years in the making and feels very significant. “Although, it does not alter the … Read More
Joyce’s fundraising for cancer support surpasses £200,000
By Joe Seager Joyce Rothschild, Birmingham Progressive Synagogue’s award-winning charity fundraiser, has given Macmillan Cancer Support a massive financial boost. Proceeds from the annual quiz she launched 24 years ago have now climbed beyond the £200,000 mark – a monumental milestone. Joyce, 65, began fundraising after recovering from an aggressive … Read More
How to take part in Refugee Shabbat (5/6 March)
Liberal Judaism is proud to support Refugee Shabbat, which this year takes place on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March. Refugee Shabbat – organised by HIAS – is a moment for congregations and individuals around the world to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers. A spokesperson for … Read More
Statement on JNF plan to buy land in West Bank
Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are urging the Jewish National Fund (JNF) not to continue with its plan to buy land in Israel’s West Bank for settlement building. We believe development of settlements endangers the two-state solution to peace in the Middle East. As part of the World Union Progressive … Read More
Liberal Jews are new Co-Chairs of Limmud UK
Liberal Judaism’s Yszi Hawkings (left) and Abi Jacobi (right) are the new Co-Chairs of Limmud UK. The pair are now set to lead Limmud as it embarks on its most ambitious recruitment programme ever, looking for a new generation of volunteers and leaders. Yszi – who is a former Liberal … Read More