The theme for this year’s Biennial Weekend was ‘LJ Matters…’ – looking at why Liberal Judaism matters to the world, but also what matters to Liberal Judaism, its members and communities. Linking to this theme, we know that Biennial always has great potential to inspire a new generation of leaders … Read More
Read May/June 2023 edition of LJ Today
Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is available in both print and online editions. The latest issue contains the historic news that Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism will be working together to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. It includes a joint article … Read More
LJ Biennial Weekend 2023 – report and pictures
Hundreds of Liberal Jews came together for the Biennial Weekend – reflecting on what matters most to them and using that to look ahead to a future unified with Reform Judaism. The first major Liberal Judaism event held since the historic announcement that our movements would be creating one single … Read More
[Video] WUPJ President keynote address at Connections 2023
World Union for Progressive Judaism President Rabbi Sergio Bergman committed the WUPJ to inclusivity, innovation and grassroots community leadership in his keynote speech at Connections 2023. You can watch the address in full below: Addressing more than 250 Progressive Jewish leaders attending from around the world – including many from … Read More
Download your Honeycomb Project Shavuot Companion
We are proud to present the Honeycomb Project Shavuot Companion. Written by Honeycomb Project Manger Rabbi Eryn London, you can read/download/print it by clicking here. The Honeycomb Project is a joint project between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism, increasing care volunteer training and resources across both movements. … Read More
Join the LJ Biennial Weekend online – full programme
For those who cannot attend the Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend (19-21 May) in person, we will be streaming our movement’s flagship event. Made possible thanks to a grant from the NLPS Trust, anyone will be able to watch on the Liberal Judaism Facebook and YouTube pages. Key aspects will also … Read More
Liberal and Reform rabbis unite for joint meeting
Rabbis and cantors from Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism held their first joint meeting since announcing their historic move to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. More than 30 members of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis & Cantors and the Conference of Liberal Rabbis & Cantors … Read More
Friday/Saturday 26/27 May: Shavuot at The LJS
Join The Liberal Jewish Synagogue for an inspiring and meaningful all-night Shavuot programme on Friday 26-Saturday 27 May. The evening will include a one-woman show by Maya Goldstein (pictured), a photo exhibition, a talk from Oasis of Peace, a variety of engaging study sessions and the infamous LJS cheesecake competition! … Read More
Thursday 25 May: Tikkun Leyl Shavuot at The Ark
A Liberal Judaism Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, open to everyone either in person or online, will be hosted by The Ark Synagogue on Thursday 25 May from 6-10.30pm. The Ark’s Rabbi Aaron Goldstein (pictured) said: “The evening will see us share responses to the call to our ancient Israelite ancestors: Shema … Read More
Biennial Weekend 2023: Full programmes now available
Liberal Judaism’s Biennial Weekend: LJ Matters… is just one week away! Taking place at the Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry (NN11 6JT) from Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May, we still have some tickets available here. If you haven’t signed up yet and you’re looking for a full programme to twist … Read More