Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat is taking place across the UK this Saturday (21 November 2020) and it is vital that Liberal Judaism and our congregations use this opportunity to raise the issue of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the Jewish community. This can be a difficult topic to talk … Read More
Hot Potatoes (19 Nov): Have we imprisoned our students?
With promises of in-person seminars and an imminent return to ‘normal’ university living, our students were enticed onto campus to begin their journey through higher education. Now, with the country in a new lockdown amidst ever changing Covid-19 rules and regulations, our students find themselves restricted to their halls – … Read More
Join Joyce’s quiz to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
By Joe Seager Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) member Joyce Rothschild has paved the way for another of her trail-blazing drives to give Macmillan Cancer Support a massive financial boost. So light up your time in lockdown by taking part in the legendary quiz Joyce launched 24 years ago to show … Read More
Tribute to Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
By Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein President, Liberal Judaism As President of Liberal Judaism, I share the appreciation of so many within our community, and far beyond, for the life, work and personality of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. He brought so much recognition to, and respect for, the Anglo-Jewish community by … Read More
[Blog] The challenge we face 25 years after Rabin’s assassination
By Rabbi Ofek Meir Headmaster and managing director of the Leo Baeck Education Center, Haifa This year, as an educator, I have a heightened sense of responsibility because we are living in times of crisis and difficulty. Our world fell apart in one fell swoop with the outbreak of the … Read More
Spend the winter in Yelala’s Cottage in the Woods
By Kohenet Yael Esther Tischler Student Rabbi As the air turns cold and the days darken, Yelala invites you to warm yourself around a hearth of ancestral wisdom and community. Spend the winter in The Cottage in the Woods, from the comfort of your home. Offerings will be a blend … Read More
Finchley son and mum barmitzvah covered by the JC
It might not have been what Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) member Rafael expected for his big day. But with his mum and FPS minister, Rabbi Rebecca Birk, beside him, Rafael became barmitzvah in front of 14 close friends and family in the synagogue building – and hundreds more tuned in … Read More
Listen to the Progressively Jewish Podcast
Progressively Jewish is the new podcast that invites listeners to explore Judaism through a Progressive Jewish lens. The brainchild of Rabbi Monique Mayer and Rabbi Richard Jacobi, it is supported by Liberal Judaism, Reform Judaism and Leo Baeck College. Guests on the show include rabbis, cantors and educators from across … Read More
Tune in to Liberal Judaism’s rabbis on the radio
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis can often be heard across the airwaves, on both local and national radio. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for current and future appearances. Rabbi Aaron Goldstein was recently invited onto the Jumoke Fashola show on BBC Radio London to talk about mixed faith weddings and … Read More
Read the November/December 2020 edition of LJ Today
The latest issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and available to read, download or print from home. This special edition takes an in-depth look at Liberal Judaism’s groundbreaking move to introduce a chuppah for mixed faith wedding blessings. We speak to three couples (pictured) who are … Read More