Liberal Judaism is sharing this joint Jewish/Arab statement from the Leo Baeck Education Center, which we feel is a powerful and compelling response to the events in Israel and Palestine: https://mailchi.mp/leobaeck/jointpublicstatementuk
Show your commitment to the Power of Words for Peace
Liberal Judaism Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky has joined with other Jewish leaders from across all denominations to create a call for us to be aware of the power of words and actions. The Power of Words for Peace initiative urges all Jews to commit to framing our dialogue within … Read More
Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut 2021 events
Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of commemoration and celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, featuring an incredible range of speakers and a chance to sing together. Part one of our Yom HaAtzmaut event will take place on Wednesday 14 April … Read More
Join us for An Evening with the Israeli Ambassador
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue will present An Evening with the Israeli Ambassador on Thursday 8 April at 8pm. The event will be hosted by Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer, who will put YOUR questions directly to the new Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely. … Read More
A historic milestone for Progressive conversions in Israel
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the country recognising Progressive conversions in a major moment for Non-Orthodox Judaism in Israel. Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “This ruling has been 15 years in the making and feels very significant. “Although, it does not alter the … Read More
Statement on JNF plan to buy land in West Bank
Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are urging the Jewish National Fund (JNF) not to continue with its plan to buy land in Israel’s West Bank for settlement building. We believe development of settlements endangers the two-state solution to peace in the Middle East. As part of the World Union Progressive … Read More
[Blog] The challenge we face 25 years after Rabin’s assassination
By Rabbi Ofek Meir Headmaster and managing director of the Leo Baeck Education Center, Haifa This year, as an educator, I have a heightened sense of responsibility because we are living in times of crisis and difficulty. Our world fell apart in one fell swoop with the outbreak of the … Read More
Education Hub: African Asylum Seekers in Israel (July 15)
9 July 2020 This Wednesday (15 July) at 6.30pm our Education Hub will explore the topic of ‘African Asylum Seekers in Israel’. In this session, we will talk about the incredible work done by the NGOs Mesila and Kuchinate – as well as have the opportunity to hear first-hand testimony … Read More
Watch our Liberal Zionism Hot Potatoes discussion
6 May 2020 Liberal Judaism’s latest Hot Potatoes panel debate took place on Wednesday 6 May at 7pm and tackled the question of whether there is a future for Liberal Zionism. You can watch the debate by using the video player below. Benjamin Netanyahu has dominated Israeli politics for many … Read More
Watch our conversation with the Israeli Ambassador
Thursday 23 April Liberal Judaism is proud to have presented a conversation with Israel’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Mark Regev, earlier today. The Ambassador spoke live to Liberal Judaism’s Director of Strategy and Partnerships Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Officer with Responsibility for Israel and the Diaspora Graham Carpenter, as … Read More