Simon Benscher – one of the most important figures in the modern history of Liberal Judaism – has died. A former Chair of the movement, his passion was building real connections with Liberal communities and members. He also played a vital role in merger conversations between Liberal Judaism and The … Read More
Karen Newman elected as Liberal Judaism Chair at AGM
Karen Newman has been elected as the new Chair of Liberal Judaism. Karen, who has been Acting Chair since October 2023, was unanimously voted into the position at Liberal Judaism AGM. She becomes the first member of the LGBTQI+ community to hold the position of Chair within Liberal Judaism. Karen … Read More
Liberal and Reform Boards united at first joint meeting
The Boards of Reform and Liberal Judaism have outlined their steadfast commitment to creating one new unified Progressive Judaism, after a successful first joint meeting. While acknowledging that there is much work to be done, the informal gathering agreed that there is a real desire to work together in true … Read More
Supporting National HIV Testing Week
Liberal Judaism supports National HIV Testing Week – the annual event which seeks to promote regular testing. It aims to reduce the numbers of undiagnosed people and those diagnosed late, as well as raise awareness and increase knowledge of HIV testing. Liberal Judaism Board of National Officers member Owen Power … Read More
Check in with someone on this Brew Monday
Liberal Judaism has joined other Jewish and faith organisations coming together on Brew Monday – encouraging people to reach out to others during a notoriously difficult time of year. Organised by Mitzvah Day, and inspired by the Samaritans campaign of the same name, the initiative urges people to have a … Read More
High Holy Days messages from Liberal Judaism’s leaders
Ruth Seager, Chair of Liberal Judaism: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberal Judaism, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur and well over the fast. I would also like to take this opportunity to say what a … Read More
[Blog] LJ Chair: Join us and give HIV the finger
Liberal Judaism Chair Ruth Seager and her family have joined people around the UK to give HIV the finger and support National HIV Testing Week. Below Ruth writes passionately about why testing is so important: HIV and AIDS burst into my life in the late 1980s. We began to hear … Read More
Liberal Judaism Chair’s Awards winners 2021
One of the highlights of last weekend’s Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend was the presentation of our Chair’s Awards. The awards celebrate the contribution of volunteers to our communities and national movement. On announcing the recipients, Liberal Judaism Chair Ruth Seager said: “This past year, more than ever, we have needed … Read More
Liberal Judaism announces new executive team
Liberal Judaism has appointed Rabbi Charley Baginsky (right) as Chief Executive Officer, with Shelley Shocolinsky-Dwyer (left) becoming Chief Operating Officer. Both will take up their positions in January 2021. Charley and Shelley have been Interim Directors of the movement since March 2020 – overseeing a highly successful period including a … Read More
Young and passionate? Join our Board of National Officers
9 June 2020 An open letter from Graham Carpenter and Hannah Stephenson Dear senior LJY-Netzer Bogrim and young adult members of Liberal Judaism, We hope you are all OK and finding the ways that work for you to get through these tough times. We are sure that many of you … Read More