6 July 2020 Jews and Muslims in Barnet got together at a care home to bless those who work there and demand a real Living Wage for the care sector. The group, who are all members of Citizens UK in Barnet, recited a special joint prayer for the carers at … Read More
Join our free LJY-Netzer summer youth programme
3 July 2020 This summer, from 3-22 August, LJY-Netzer will be putting out a FREE inclusive online programme for all young people in school years 2-11 (ages 7 to 16). Our committed volunteers have been working hard to bring this to life and are now proud to present Machaneh B’Bayit, … Read More
Meet our new Progressive Judaism student chaplain
2 July 2002 Former LJY-Netzer movement worker Anna Posner is returning to Liberal Judaism as the new Progressive Judaism student chaplain. Anna – who will graduate as a rabbi from Leo Baeck College this summer – will support Jewish students and build the presence and vibrancy of Progressive Jewish life on … Read More
Nominate now for the Jewish News’ 80 over Eighty
1 June 2020 The Jewish News will be celebrating the achievements of older members of the community with their first ever 80 Over Eighty list, in partnership with Jewish Care. Liberal Judaism’s interim director, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, will be on the judging panel alongside representatives from all sections of the Anglo-Jewish … Read More
Join our Liberal Judaism Green Shabbat on Friday night
29 June 2020 Nottingham Liberal Synagogue is hosting a special communal Liberal Judaism Green Shabbat event this Friday night (June 3) – and everyone is welcome! Liberal congregations from Leicester, Bristol, Brighton, Essex, Birmingham, York and Lincoln will join Nottingham for the online service and discussion, with members and friends … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on reopening of synagogues
23 June 2020 By Rabbi Charley Baginsky Interim Director of Liberal Judaism Although Government advice is that places of worship can physically reopen from 4 July 2020, this is not something Liberal Judaism will be rushing to do. We are speaking with our communities, all of which have different and … Read More
Read the July/August 2020 edition of LJ Today
22 June 2020 The latest issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is jam-packed with news and photos from our national movement and communities. It includes stories on our new interim directors, Biennial Weekend, social justice work, rabbis, communities, youth movement and much more. With our buildings closed, printing/distributing … Read More
Jess Baker’s Biennial Weekend vegan challah recipe
19 June 2020 The Liberal Judaism Biennial At Home started with LJY-Netzer member Jess Baker’s vegan challah bake… and we’ve had people asking for the recipe ever since. So here, in time for Shabbat, is how to make gorgeous vegan challah – courtesy of Jess (pictured). Ingredients: 4 cups/ 500g … Read More
Statement on the Gender Recognition Act and trans rights
17 June 2020 In 2018, Liberal Judaism urged its members to participate in the consultation for reforms of the Gender Recognition Act to ensure vital new rights for trans (including non-binary) and intersex people. This would including simplifying the process of changing one’s legal gender and extending that right to … Read More
WATCH AGAIN In Conversation with Marie van der Zyl
16 June 2020 The latest in Liberal Judaism’s series of In Conversation events featured the President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Marie van der Zyl, answering your questions! Marie took part in a wide-ranging discussion with Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Interim Director of Liberal Judaism, where nothing was … Read More