1 October 2020 Rabbi Dr Miri Lawrence is returning to the pulpit of Ealing Liberal Synagogue (ELS) following the retirement of Rabbi Janet Burden. Miri will be working for the community on freelance basis until January 2021, before formally starting the role. She previously served Ealing in the 1990s after … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky joins Pause For Thought
30 September 2020 Liberal Judaism interim director Rabbi Charley Baginsky has joined BBC Radio 2’s Pause For Thought. Charley will be one of the different contributors, from a variety of religions, appearing in the highly popular faith slot. She will feature every week for the next month as part of … Read More
Get in touch with our Progressive student chaplain
29 September 2020 Calling all students, gap year participants and people who have left school in the past few years to go onto other things. We know that for many of you this year is not how you expected it to be. Coronavirus and the restrictions that come with it … Read More
Yom Kippur services and activities for all ages
23 September 2020 Even though we can’t physically be together this Yom Kippur, Liberal Judaism and its communities are offering a range of online services and activities so that our members and friends can have a meaningful and engaging High Holy Days. You can find details of your local/favourite community … Read More
Statement on reforming the Gender Recognition Act
23 September 2020 By Rabbi Charley Baginsky In failing to introduce meaningful reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, the Government is not only ignoring the wishes of trans and non-binary people but also the overwhelming majority of those who responded to the Government’s own consultation supporting self-identification. Liberal Judaism will … Read More
Watch Rabbi Charley Baginsky on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live
21 September 2020 Liberal Judaism interim director Rabbi Charley Baginsky was interviewed on BBC One this weekend, speaking about Rosh Hashanah. Charley appeared on Sunday Morning Live, where she explained the importance of the New Year and how Jews across the country have been marking it in light of the … Read More
Reflections for days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
17 Sep 2020 By Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah I decided to create a booklet for aseret y’mei t’shuvah (the ‘ten days of return’), because I was aware that since High Holy Days services will be held online, they will not be accessible to those who do not have the requisite … Read More
D/deaf awareness on Zoom and other online platforms
16 September 2020 A Guide to Best Practice By Owen Power Liberal Judaism Officer with responsibility for inclusion & social justice Despite the sheer awfulness of Covid-19, with all its worries and uncertainties, Liberal Judaism’s response has been positive, productive and innovative. It has brought us closer together in so many … Read More
Download or order pre-recorded High Holy Days services
15 September 2020 Liberal Judaism is delighted to be able to provide pre-recorded Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services led by our movement’s rabbis. The services are part of Liberal Judaism’s aim to be as accessible as possible and will provide an alternative for those who are unable to access … Read More
Bring a global justice perspective to your Sukkot
14 September 2020 Liberal Judaism is delighted to support ‘A Sukkah of Peace: A Global Justice Journey’, a resource designed to bring a new perspective to your High Holy Day celebrations. A partnership between OLAM, Repair the World and JDC Entwine, daily themed colouring posters are available that explore the … Read More