Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (10 September) at Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue (BPS). This special service will both celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and ONE SHABBAT – the annual weekend for small Jewish communities and Jews living remotely. BPS Chair David Young said: “We are a … Read More
Liberal Judaism CEO attends Parliamentary commemoration for Munich
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky attended the Munich Olympics 1972 Commemoration today, held outside the House of Commons. The event remembered the 11 Israeli athletes and one German police officer killed by a Palestinian terrorist group at the Olympics 50 years ago. Charley spoke to Labour leader Sir Keir … Read More
ELELS rabbi honoured for 100+ blood donations
Rabbi David Hulbert has received a medal for making more than 100 blood donations. The Rabbi Emeritus of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS), David had actually donated 107 pints of blood by the time of his award presentation, as it was postponed for two years due to the … Read More
Saturday 3 September: York Liberal Jewish Community Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (3 September) at York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC). As part of Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary celebrations, YLJC is taking its turn to host a Shabbat morning service with other Liberal communities around the country. Interfaith friends from York have also … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Bike Ride and Picnic
To celebrate 120 years of Liberal Judaism, we are inviting you to join our LJ Bike Ride and Picnic on Sunday 11 September. Those already registered to take part include The Ark Synagogue’s Rabbi Aaron Goldstein and Liberal Judaism Chair Ruth Seager. The cycle will take place in Regents Park, … Read More
Truus’ Children – a film about a forgotten war hero
By Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi Just before lockdown, in March 2020, my brother (Rabbi Richard Jacobi) and I were invited to the film premiere of Truus’ Children in Amsterdam. Our father, Rabbi Harry Jacobi, had been interviewed for the movie but had sadly died not long before its release, so … Read More
Introducing Phase 3 – for single retired people
By Kathy Shock WHAT on earth is Phase 3? It’s an idea that may have wings if you are interested. Is there a place in Liberal Judaism for single retired people to get together and share some of their enthusiasms? Restaurants, theatre, cinema, opera, travel, walking, meeting for a bring-a-dish, … Read More
Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus – Free online talks
Leo Baeck College is pleased to invite all members of Liberal Judaism to join three free online talks as part of its Lehrhaus adult education programme this autumn. You can register here. ESCAPE FROM KYIV Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich Monday 21 September: 7.30-9.00pm UK time Join Rabbi Tanya for an exclusive … Read More
Save the NEW date for Mental Health Awareness Shabbat
Now in its 6th year, Jami’s Mental Health Awareness Shabbat (MHAS) historically takes place to coincide with Parashat Bo. However in 2023, Parashat Bo falls at the same time as Holocaust Memorial Day; so to commemorate this significant day Jami are bringing MHAS forward one week to Shabbat Parashat Va’eira … Read More
Order Your Machzorim for the High Holy Days
If you would like to order a copy of Liberal Judaism’s Machzor Ruach Chadashah, with delivery in time for Rosh Hashanah, please contact us by Friday 2 September. Machzorim are priced at £18.90 each. We have large print versions available too, split into five separate books as they are much … Read More