Liberal Judaism and Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) invite you to a special event to mark Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. We have been able to arrange this at short notice thanks to a last minute opportunity for us to be joined by former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub. … Read More
Ark concert raises more £2,000 to help Ukraine
The Ark Synagogue’s musicians and singers were able to perform together for the first time in more than two years, as the community united for a benefit concert to help its twin communities in Ukraine. The Ark has been twinned with Progressive congregations in Lviv and Lutsk since 2017. Before … Read More
Education Hub: Case studies in EcoSynagogue
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub Series continues on Wednesday 13 April a session by Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich (pictured) titled ‘Moving from words to action: Case studies in EcoSynagogue’. EcoSynagogue is a unique initiative which spans the whole Jewish community. Its aim is to help ensure that, with careful attention to synagogue … Read More
Liberal Jews feature in new book and JW3 event
Liberal Jews including our movement’s CEO, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, feature in a new book titled What Does a Jew Look Like? Written by Leo Baeck College Senior Lecturer Keith Kahn-Harris, the book will launch with a panel discussion at JW3 on Monday 11 April. The panel will include Keith and … Read More
Join The Ark Synagogue’s Concert in Aid of Ukraine
The Ark Synagogue, in Northwood, will be holding a Concert in Aid of Ukraine on Saturday 2 April from 7pm. All money raised will go to help and support The Ark’s twin communities in Ukraine: Teiva Congregation, Lviv, and the Lutsk Jewish Community. The relaxed evening will share a wide … Read More
Education Hub: Praying as a Liberal Jew
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub Series continues next Wednesday night (Wednesday 30 March) with a session on ‘Praying as a Liberal Jew’, led by Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah and Rabbi Lea Mühlstein (pictured). This will be the first of two sessions this year delivered by Elli and Lea, and examine personal … Read More
Education Hub: Championing progress in JewISH marriage
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub Series continues this Wednesday night (Wednesday 23 March) with a session on ‘Championing progress in JewISH marriage’, led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein (pictured). Liberal Judaism has been at the forefront of redefining Anglo-Jewry’s approach to marriage for decades. This is your chance to explore the boundaries … Read More
Join LJ Day of Celebration Community Briefing
Tonight (Thursday 10 March) at 8pm we will be hosting a very special Community Briefing on Liberal Judaism’s flagship event of the year – the Day of Celebration. We will be joined by the Co-Chairs of the event’s organising committee – Rabbi Igor Zinkov (pictured) and Susanne Szal, a member … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree to host Purim Eco-Event
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) will host a Purim Eco-Event with Benita Matofska – founder of the charity The People Who Share. The event will take place this Motzei Shabbat (evening of Saturday 12 March). TLSE’s Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich will lead a Havdalah ceremony, followed by a conversation on the … Read More
Join our anniversary Education Hub on Wednesday nights
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub Series has been celebrating 120 years of our movement. The first sessions took place in January and February looking at the people who have inspired us, from Lily Montagu and Rabbi Leo Baeck to Rabbi John Rayner and Rosita Rosenberg. The next term, which begins tomorrow … Read More