16 December 2015 The community at Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue are embarking on a new adventure with the opening of their redeveloped, state of the art building. The synagogue has been their home since 1937, but long in need of modernisation. It was four years ago that the BHPS’ … Read More
Celebrations and Mitzvahs in the new LJ Today
16 December 2015 The latest issue of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bimonthly magazine – is out now, available in print format from your Liberal community or to read/download online here. This January/February 2016 edition is jam packed with news, views and pictures. We celebrate the 90th birthday of Rabbi … Read More
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue opens its doors after redevelopment
16 December 2015 The community at Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue are embarking on a new adventure with the opening of their redeveloped, state of the art building. The synagogue has been their home since 1937, but long in need of modernisation. It was four years ago that the BHPS’ … Read More
Eight centuries after the pogrom, pride flickers again in York’s Jewish community
13 December 2015 The Guardian / Observer Liberal Judaism has given the city’s Jews a chance to uphold their faith while accepting the realities of modern life. In March 1190, the entire Jewish community of York – about 150 people – barricaded themselves inside the castle as antisemitic riots raged … Read More
Eight centuries after the pogrom, pride flickers again in York’s Jewish community
13 December 2015 The Guardian Liberal Judaism has given the city’s Jews a chance to uphold their faith while accepting the realities of modern life. In March 1190, the entire Jewish community of York – about 150 people – barricaded themselves inside the castle as antisemitic riots raged outside. The … Read More
Celebrating Chanukkah away from home
12 December 2015 Liberal Judaism staff members, led by Rabbi Leah Jordan, spent last week putting together and posting more than 200 Chanukah packs. These packs are sent to Liberal students and young adults in campuses and homes all over the UK. The pack includes a chunukkiah, candles, dreidel, gelt … Read More
Celebrating Chanukkah away from home
10 December 2016 Liberal Judaism staff members, led by Rabbi Leah Jordan, spent last week putting together and posting more than 200 Chanukah packs. These packs are sent to Liberal students and young adults in campuses and homes all over the UK. The pack includes a chunukkiah, candles, dreidel, gelt … Read More
Birmingham celebrates 80th anniversary with refugee appeal
9th December 2015 Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) highlighted the needs of refugees fleeing poverty and persecution at a service to mark the community’s 80th anniversary year. Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi, of BPS, told guests that in the current climate of increasingly “difficult and worrying times”, vital work to protect the … Read More
Lord Mayor joins York for historic candle lighting
9th December 2015 The York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) held a first ever civic candle lighting at the York Guildhall for Chanukkah, in the presence of the Lord Mayor, the Deputy Leader of the Councillor, Keith Aspden, and representatives of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrats groups. The Rt Hon … Read More
Birmingham celebrates 80th anniversary with refugee appeal
9 December 2015 Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) highlighted the needs of refugees fleeing poverty and persecution at a service to mark the community’s 80th anniversary year. Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi, of BPS, told guests that in the current climate of increasingly “difficult and worrying times”, vital work to protect the … Read More