The Jewish News has completed its 120 Over 80 list – celebrating the achievements of those who have influenced and inspired the Jewish community for many years – with more Liberal Jews featured. In the paper’s final part, which included those with first names beginning R-Z, the following members of … Read More
A tribute to Rosita Rosenberg z”l
See Liberal Judaism’s memorial page for Rosita here. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rosita Rosenberg, one of the leading figures in Liberal Judaism for many decades. Rosita served as Executive Director of Liberal Judaism from 1989-1997, the first woman to ever hold the role. … Read More
Liberal Jews celebrated in Jewish News 120 Over 80 (part 2)
More Liberal Jews have been included in the 120 over 80 list compiled by The Jewish News to celebrate those who have inspired for decades. The countdown, in partnership with Jewish Care, pays tribute to the Jewish community’s “oldest and wisest” and includes rabbis, volunteers, political figures, celebrities and Holocaust … Read More
Student Chaplain interviewed on Young JW3 YouTube show
Progressive Judaism’s Student Chaplain, Rabbi Anna Posner, was interviewed on Young JW3’s denomiNATION show. The YouTube programme, hosted by Joe Hyman, seeks to examine all the different denominations of Judaism by speaking to an emerging leader from each of them. Anna answered questions on Liberal Judaism, her Jewish values, what … Read More
Tu Bishvat gifts brighten up festival during lockdown
The Ark Synagogue delivered Tu Bishvat gifts to its most mature members to mark the Jewish New Year for Trees. The plants were distributed in a socially distanced manner by the community’s Care Team, led by Care Coordinator Omar Portillo. One of the recipients was Walter Weg (pictured above receiving … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky’s Pause for Thought on HMD
Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, recorded a special Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2 for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). You can listen to it here (from 2:27:00) or read the text below: I have heard some rabbis say that they keep their families out of their … Read More
Join our vaccination Q&A with Dr Jonathan Leach (28 Jan)
Liberal Judaism will be hosting a special Q&A session for all members to ask your questions about the process of vaccination against Covid-19 on Thursday (28 January). We will be joined by Dr Jonathan Leach OBE, NHS England’s Medical Director for Covid-19 Vaccination, and Dr Harpreet Sood, Board Member for … Read More
Statement on the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
By Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel Co-Chairs of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors This week’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris glowed both with diversity and possibility; of age, gender and background. We welcome their spirit and expression of collaboration and … Read More
Take part in Jami’s Mental Health Awareness Shabbat
Liberal Judaism is proud to support Jami’s 5th annual Mental Health Awareness Shabbat (MHAS), which is taking place this weekend. Living through the ongoing pandemic has affected us all. Mental Health Awareness Shabbat is an opportunity for the entire community to focus on this vital issue. Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive … Read More
Liberal Judaism Officer nominated as Citizen of the Year
Owen Power, a member of Liberal Judaism’s Board of National Officers, has been nominated for Salford’s Citizen of the Year Award. The honour seeks to recognise a truly inspirational Salford hero who has made an outstanding contribution to the area. Owen – who holds Liberal Judaism’s inclusion portfolio and is … Read More