15 March 2019 By Rabbi Danny Rich Senior Rabbi, Liberal Judaism Our first thoughts are with the grieving families and all those injured in this abhorrent terrorist attack. Everyone at Liberal Judaism stands in solidarity with them and the entire Muslim community. This slaughter of Muslim worshippers at prayer is … Read More
Dublin win 2019 LJ Inter-Community Cyber Quiz
12 March 2019 Dublin Progressive Jewish Synagogue emerged victorious at the 2019 Liberal Judaism Inter-Community Cyber Quiz. Organised by South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC), six other Liberal congregations – from Brighton, Leicester, Gloucester, Kent, York and Dublin – participated. All entrants answered the same questions at the same time in … Read More
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian parents speak at SLLS
11 March 2019 By Rabbi Nathan Godleman South London Liberal Synagogue South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) in Streatham welcomed Bassam and Robi (pictured) from the Bereaved Families Forum, along with organiser, Sana, on Saturday 9 March. Of the forty or more people present after the service, who can forget their … Read More
Go ‘Behind the Mask’ this Purim at the LJS
7 March 2019 The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) in St John’s Wood will host a very special and different event this Purim. Entitled ‘Behind The Mask’, and open to all members of Liberal Judaism, it will be an evening of storytelling inspired by the Book of Esther and around the … Read More
A retreat for Progressive Jewish student to Reconnect
6 March 2019 Do you want to escape the stresses of university, coursework and exams? Then join us for the relaxing and inspiring Reconnect retreat especially for Progressive Jewish students, being held from 22-24 March in the Peak District (nearest station: Manchester Piccadilly). Reconnect gives Progressive Jewish students the chance … Read More
Rabbi Bernard Hooker’s life celebrated by community he inspired
4 March 2019 Rabbi David Hulbert, together with his wife Fiona, travelled west to visit the Herefordshire Jewish Community (HJC) and lead a special service on the 20th yahrzeit of Rabbi Bernard Hooker. Rabbi Hooker was an inspiration to the Herefordshire community in its early days so it was very … Read More
Day of Celebration keynote speakers announced
26 February 2019 Dame Margaret Hodge and Jean Gaffin OBE will present the keynote session at this year’s Liberal Judaism Day of Celebration. Our flagship event of 2019 takes place on Sunday 23 June at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). The theme is ‘If I am only for myself…’, and … Read More
Alliance for Progressive Judaism statement on Otzma Yehudit
27 February 2019 The Alliance for Progressive Judaism joins religious and community leaders from across the spectrum, both in Israel and the Diaspora, in condemning Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s intention to govern with an extremist party. Otzma Yehudit’s views are fundamentally opposed to Israel’s founding values, as well as … Read More
Double ninetieth birthday celebrated at Wessex
26 February 2019 Wessex Liberal Jewish Community has celebrated the 90th birthdays of two of its founder members. Nat Roseman reached the milestone in November and then his wife, Joan, this month. The couple marked their joint celebration with a 180th party for their far-flung family. Michael Hart, a recently … Read More
Liberal Judaism supports compulsory sex education
26 February 2019 Liberal Judaism has pledged its full backing for the new Government initiative to make comprehensive relationships and sex education compulsory for all school children. Under the Children and Social Work Act 2017, the Government has committed that relationships education (primary) and relationships and sex education (secondary) will … Read More