23 March 2020 Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Liberal Judaism’s director of strategy and partnerships, will be running a drop in VirtualiTEA at her house (virtually) every day at 4pm via Zoom. She said: “This is a chance for those with kids to spend the witching hour together and those without to … Read More
Liberal Judaism update/statement on COVID-19
21 March 2020 By Rabbi Charley Baginsky Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Liberal Judaism Along with all faith organisations, Liberal Judaism is determined to do our part to help limit or slow down the transmission of COVID-19, while maintaining support for our communities and members in these unprecedented and unsettling … Read More
Hold a Second Seder once this is all over
20 March 2020 Liberal Judaism is encouraging its members and communities to hold a Second Seder once this period of uncertainty and isolation/social distancing ends. Liberal Jews will be holding a Seder on the first night of Pesach this year as usual, but these will now be either virtual or … Read More
[Reflection] A new heaven and a new earth?
20 March 2020 By Rabbi Alexandra Wright, The Liberal Jewish Synagogue As I write, an eerie silence has fallen on the capital. I hear nothing. No cars, no trains, no voices; not even the sound of a midnight bird warbling his song of love to a mate. I try to … Read More
[Blog] We should not lose sight of helping each other
Rabbi Sandra Kviat 18 March 2020 We are living in interesting times, as the saying goes. We are all grappling with what the coronavirus means for us, those we live with and those we care about. We all seem to feel the same overwhelming need to act. In our house that meant … Read More
Liturgy for concerns regarding the coronavirus
16 March 2020 As Liberal Judaism and our communities strive to provide guidance and reassurance to our members, there is an increasing demand for prayers, poems and other resources based around the situation we are currently in. During the coming period, we will be publishing prayers and liturgy provided by … Read More
Watch live streaming of Liberal Jewish services
16 March 2020 During this difficult time, Liberal Judaism want to do our part to help limit or slow down the transmission of COVID-19, while also continuing to fulfil the needs and Jewish journeys of our communities and members. A key component of helping everyone through the next few months … Read More
Reform/Liberal Judaism statement regarding Shnat
16 March 2020 Reform Judaism/Liberal Judaism/RSY-Netzer/LJY-Netzer statement regarding Shnat: In order to protect our young people in Israel, we have taken the decision today to end our Shnat (gap year) programme early due the ongoing situation with the coronavirus. After careful consideration, and working closely with colleagues from Netzer Olami … Read More
Message from Rabbi Charley Baginsky on coronavirus (COVID-19)
12 March 2020 I know that this is a very uncertain time for many people and the level of fear in our community and in the world at large is rising. I am sure that many of you are considering how to change your behaviours to keep you and your … Read More
[Blog] My incredible experience at Netzer Veidah
12 March 2020 By Martha Slater Earlier this year, I got the privilege of being able to attend Netzer Veidah – the decision-making forum for our global youth movement – in Jerusalem, as a representative of LJY-Netzer I had high hopes and was extremely excited for Veidah, but even then … Read More