On Saturday night many people across the world went to sleep with their phones and computers glued to their sides, thinking about loved ones caught up in the terrorist attacks in London. We know that, for many people, it seems we have entered a new reality and, for others, that … Read More
One month left to register for Kadimah
1 June 2017 Liberal Judaism’s fantastic youth summer camp, Machaneh Kadimah, is around the corner – and there is just one month left to register without incurring a late fee. If you book a place before July 1, then you’ll get it at the standard rate of £860 for members … Read More
Interfaith art exhibition brings people together at BHPS
29 May 2017 More than 500 people of all faiths, and none, attended an open house interfaith art exhibition, which ran at Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) throughout May. The synagogue has a long-standing commitment to interfaith work in the local area and, as part of the Brighton Festival … Read More
Day of Celebration is just two weeks away
<strong>29 May 2017<strong> There is just a fortnight to go until the Day of Celebration, our movement’s flagship event of 2017, which this year has the theme ‘Is Liberal Judaism Political Judaism?’ For the first time ever we will be having a whole weekend of celebration, starting off on Friday … Read More
Liberals lead the way at World Union Conference
26 May 2017 Liberal Judaism’s rabbis, officers and members played a leading role in the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) Connections 2017 Conference. The Biennial event was this year held in Jerusalem and was attended by Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, Rabbi Danny Rich, chair Simon Benscher, president Rabbi Dr … Read More
Eclectic crop of rabbinic students to make up Leo Baeck College class of 2017
24 May 2017 Jews from Britain, Germany and France are among the latest intake of Progressive Judaism student rabbis at Leo Baeck College (LBC). Eight students will start on LBC’s acclaimed five-year Rabbinic Programme in September. The class will encompass an eclectic range of people from a youth movement worker … Read More
South Bucks community in 24-hour relay to fight cancer
25 May 2017 Walkers from South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) will take part a day-long walk to raise money in the fight against cancer. The team from SBJC will be part of the Cancer Research Relay for Life. Starting at midday on Saturday July 1, they will take it in … Read More
Statement on Manchester Attack
23 May 2017 Rabbi Danny Rich, Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism The thoughts and prayers of us all are with the families and people of Manchester, and everyone affected by last night’s terror. We appreciate the efforts of the emergency and security services and are emboldened by the simple acts … Read More
Landmark Kotel service at WUPJ Conference
19 May 2017 British Liberal and Reform Judaism rabbis and members took part in a landmark service at the Kotel – which included a Torah reading with all genders participating. The senior rabbis of both movements, Rabbis Danny Rich and Laura Janner-Klausner, carried the scrolls during the service (pictured), which … Read More
Progressives combine for Shavuot discussion
17 May 2017 The Liberal, Reform and Masorti branches of Mosaic Jewish Community, Harrow, will unite for a discussion on Erev Shavuot. Led by Liberal Judaism’s Rabbi Frank Dabba Smith (pictured), the study session is titled ‘The Practice of Compassion and Kindness in Times of Hatred and Lies’. The session … Read More