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
Rabbi Neil Janes joins South Bucks Jewish Community
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