Liberal Judaism mourns the passing of Rabbi Dow Marmur – an instrumental figure in rebuilding Jewish life in Europe after the Shoah. He was a rabbi and teacher to many of us, having served several Progressive Jewish communities in the UK including South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue (SWESRS) … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich to speak at first ever Limmud Live!
Liberal Judaism Vice President Rabbi Danny Rich will be one of the presenters at the first ever Limmud Live! This new interactive series of events from Limmud seeks to tackle some of the biggest issues in our society and community. The first, taking place on Wednesday 20 July from 7pm … Read More
Kingston concert raises thousands for Ukraine
Ukrainian folk songs, Yiddish lullabies and songs of resistance all formed part of the programme for a fundraising concert held by Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS). The [rogramme included a number of solo and ensemble pieces performed by KLS members and guest musicians from other local synagogues. An original composition by … Read More
Read July/August 2022 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and available in both print and online. It covers our recent fundraising campaign – which saw Liberal Judaism raise more money than ever before – and the flagship Day of Celebration event, where we could finally come … Read More
Meet our new Membership Manager – Dan Kyle
Please give a warm Liberal Judaism welcome to our new Membership Manager Dan Kyle. Dan will be working closely alongside you – our communities – to fulfil our shared objectives and ensure that all congregations have the Liberal Judaism support they need. Dan said: “I am here to support you … Read More
LJ@120 Creative Competition winners
To celebrate our 120th anniversary, Liberal Judaism launched a Creative Competition. Our winners – including Anna Dilphy (pictured above receiving her prize from Rabbi Igor Zinkov) were announced at the Day of Celebration 2022. You can see and read their wonderful work below: Best Poem: THE WORDS WE PRAY by … Read More
Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber ordained by Leo Baeck College
Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber, who will join Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue as their new rabbi in August, was ordained by Leo Baeck College on Sunday (3 July). Gabriel was ordained by Liberal Judaism Vice President Rabbi Danny Rich in a service attended by many Progressive rabbis and leaders, including Liberal … Read More
Saturday 2 July: Finchley Progressive Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday at Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS). The community’s Kabbalat Torah students (pictured) will be leading a special service to mark their graduation. The group were incredible throughout lockdown, maintaining their studies, friendship links and positivity. As part of the Kabbalat Torah … Read More
Statement on Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade is a devastating blow to justice and the prioritisation of one section of religious belief over another. This formulation of a law which regulates women and their bodies should bring fear to us all, not just for this moment but what … Read More
Ukraine Community Briefing with Ilya Aizenshtat
This week’s Liberal Judaism Community Briefing will provide an important update on the situation in Ukraine. Taking place this Thursday (30 June) at 8pm, our guest speakers will be Ilya Aizenshtat and Rabbi Igor Zinkov. The call is open to all members of Liberal Judaism. For the Zoom link, please … Read More