Kingston Liberal Synagogue turned Chol HaMoed Sukkot into Chappell Roan Shabbat, including Adon Olam set to the tune of the singer’s hit song Pink Pony Club. The service was led by Rabbi Lev Saul with Rebecca Singerman-Knight on piano, assisted by members of Beiteinu, KLS’s religion school. Rabbi Lev said: … Read More
Sir Ed Davey joins Kingston Liberal Synagogue for Shabbat
Kingston Liberal Synagogue welcomed Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, to its Shabbat service this week in a moment of reflection and solidarity. The visit marked a significant connection of faith and politics, with a wide ranging discussion including refugees, racism, trans rights, ending the war in Gaza, and children with … Read More
Progressive Jews celebrate LGBTQI+ identities at Pride events
A joyful and proud group of Jewish participants from Southwest London – including members of Kingston Liberal Synagogue, The Wimbledon Synagogue and North West Surrey Synagogue – took part in this year’s London Pride, standing in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community and affirming the importance of Jewish visibility in public … Read More
Rabbinic reunion for Kingston civic service
Multiple rabbis, two local mayors, numerous interfaith leaders and the whole congregation of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) came together to celebrate the community’s newly refurbished sanctuary at a special Shabbat civic service. Kingston’s Rabbi Lev Taylor led the joyful service, joined by his predecessors Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel, Rabbi Charley … Read More
A wonderful night of revelation and discussion
Kingston Liberal Synagogue, North West Surrey Synagogue and The Wimbledon Synagogue joined together for a Shavuot night of revelation. Rabbi Adrian Schell led a session exploring what revelation actually means; Rabbi Lev Taylor revealed his Shavuot Island Discs with some fascinating insights into his family and reasons for joining the … Read More
Kingston members journey through centuries of Jewish history
A group of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) members undertook a remarkable journey through Central and Eastern Europe, visiting some of the most significant sites of Jewish medieval, modern and contemporary history. Led by KLS Council Member and historian Dr Alexander Heinz – together with Craig and Mary Simmons, Sara Alston, … Read More
Kingston Liberal Synagogue unveils its refurbished sanctuary
Kingston Liberal Synagogue has unveiled a brand new redesigned Bimah and Ark – part of the community’s ambitious refurbishment project. A grant from the NLPS Trust for Progressive Judaism enabled the work to be carried out and, after extensive consultation with members, it has been opened for services ahead of … Read More
Kingston events educate hundreds on horrors of the Holocaust
More than 900 school pupils in Kingston-upon-Thames attended events marking Holocaust Memorial Day at the local Progressive and Orthodox synagogues. The educational workshops were organised by Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) and Kingston, Surbiton and District Synagogue (KSDS), with funding by the Royal Borough of Kingston Grant. They marked the 19th … Read More
Kingston member’s art exhibition to explore the Jewish body
Kingston Liberal Synagogue member Ali Simmons, and her co-curator David Hochhauser, have created a new exhibition entitled People of the Body: Contemporary Artist Explorations of Jewish Embodiment. Ali – an arts educator, organiser and maker – and David were awarded a microgrant by Limmud to fund the free exhibition, which … Read More
Kingston Liberal Synagogue appoints Rabbi Lev Taylor
Rabbi Lev Taylor has been appointed as the new rabbi of Kingston Liberal Synagogue, taking over from Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel. The KLS community celebrated with a very well-attended installation service and party. Rabbi Lev (pictured cutting his welcome cake alongside Rabbi René) said: “Kingston’s reaction to my appointment has … Read More