10 September 2020 Rabbi Neil Janes is the new rabbi of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC). Neil will take over at SBJC in November, joining the synagogue from his current roles with the Lyons Learning Project and West London Synagogue. It is a return to Liberal Judaism for Neil, who … Read More
The (socially distanced) swim must go on…
10 September 2020 By Jane Drapkin One of the Covid casualties from my calendar this summer was a trip to the Czech Republic to take part in the third annual Hana Greenfield Memorial Swim. This swim was not only taking place in a beautiful stretch of the river Labe (Elbe), … Read More
LJS offers continuing professional development for teachers
9 September 2020 The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) has announced details of its upcoming classes for religion school and cheder teachers, led by Dr Dov Softi and a series of professional speakers. The classes aim to increase teachers’ confidence for teaching in a religion school setting. Participants will learn about … Read More
Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi featured in Southbank exhibition
A portrait of Liberal Judaism’s Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi is being featured as part of the Everyday Heroes exhibition at the Southbank Centre. Everyday Heroes is an outdoor exhibition celebrating the contributions that key workers and frontline staff have made during the pandemic. It contains artworks and poems by 21 … Read More
Meet Liberal Judaism’s new senior administrator
3 September 2020 Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce that Tanya Garfield is our new senior administrator. Taking on a central role within Liberal Judaism, Tanya will provide support for all aspects of our movement’s administration including finance, lifecycle and education. She will also be providing PA support to the … Read More
High Holy Days 2020 – service information and resources
31 August 2020 In the unusual circumstances of 2020, Liberal Judaism and its communities are committed to providing a meaningful High Holy Days season. This page will be updated with the latest service links, prayer books/sheets and other resources you will need for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the Tishrei … Read More
Nottingham member elected as Fellow of the British Academy
30 August 2020 Professor Mike Billig, a member of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS), has been elected as Fellow of the British Academy. The British Academy consists of world-leading scholars and researchers in the humanities and social science. Only one or two people are elected each year in each section, via … Read More
Read our High Holy Days special edition of LJ Today
22 June 2020 The latest issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is a special edition dedicated to the upcoming High Holy Days. Inside you will find wonderful and eclectic commentary from Liberal Judaism’s rabbis and leaders – including Rabbis Charley Baginsky, Aaron Goldstein, Danny Rich and Alexandra Wright … Read More
‘There is no greater mitzvah than saving a life’
26 August 2020 By Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi As we approach the High Holy Days, we are confronted by profound questions about life and death and of the legacy that we wish to leave behind us. it is therefore appropriate that the week before Rosh Hashanah is Organ Donation Week … Read More
Changes to Annual Memorial Services this year
25 August 2020 Due to the current COVID19 situation, the arrangements for memorial prayers at our cemeteries are very different this year. Please see below for full details. Edgwarebury Cemetery: No Annual Memorial Service. Members are welcome to come and pray privately by the graveside. The Western Cemetery, Cheshunt: No … Read More