Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joined the Shabbat service at Kingston Liberal Synagogue for the commemoration of its three Czech Torah scrolls. The scrolls are on loan from the Memorial Trust and the annual service remembers the Czechia communities of Tabor, Rychnov and Blatna all of whom perished in … Read More
Mitzvah Day Award wins for Liberal volunteers
Owen Power, the Deputy for York Liberal Jewish Community and a member of the Liberal Judaism Board of National Officers was a winner of the Mitzvah Day Individual Award (pictured). Owen was honoured alongside six others for their personal contributions to the day of social action. He was part of … Read More
The circus comes to Kingston Liberal Synagogue
Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) was transformed into a circus when a team of performers visited to tell the story of a German Jewish circus family through narrative, performance and music. The event was the brainchild of Rabbi Miri Lawrence (pictured), from Ealing Liberal Synagogue, who has a keen interest in … Read More
Kingston member wins competition to mark HMD
A member of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) is one of the winners of a national competition marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2023. Ali Simmons, 25, entered the competition with her portrait of fellow KLS member and survivor Bronia Snow. Bronia came to the UK on the Kindertransport from Prague aged 11 … Read More
Kingston concert raises thousands for Ukraine
Ukrainian folk songs, Yiddish lullabies and songs of resistance all formed part of the programme for a fundraising concert held by Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS). The [rogramme included a number of solo and ensemble pieces performed by KLS members and guest musicians from other local synagogues. An original composition by … Read More
LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at Kingston Liberal Synagogue
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place on Friday (10 June) at Kingston Liberal Synagogue. Led by Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel (pictured), the service will start at 7pm and will be followed by a Chavurah Supper – where everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian or fish dish … Read More
Kingston welcome new members for special Shabbat
Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) held a special in-person Shabbat service to welcome many of the new members who joined the community during the pandemic. It was the first time the congregation had prayed and sung together in around 18 months, after holding online services since the first lockdown began back … 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
Pitch your inclusion project to our judges and win £3,000!
Liberal Judaism is offering £3,000 to help get a community inclusion project off the ground, as part of a competition taking place at this year’s Biennial Weekend at Home. With a dedication to ‘inclusion in action’ at the Biennial, and beyond, we are looking for Liberal communities to pitch their … Read More
Listen to the brand new podcast Jew Know What
A new podcast has been launched featuring Liberal Judaism interim director Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Kingston Liberal Synagogue deputy chair Rebecca Singerman-Knight and Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue member and LJ technical guru Leo Mindel. Each fortnight Charley, Rebecca and Leo open their virtual living room to a prominent member of … Read More