Liberal Judaism is delighted to host a pre-Pride Celebration at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue on the evening of Friday 1 July. This very special night of celebration will include readings, poetry, music, and lots of singing. The special guests for the event will be Pink Singers, the longest-running LGBTQI+ choir … Read More
Saturday 25 June: Crouch End Open House Shabbat
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will be this Saturday (25 June) at Crouch End Chavurah. It will be a double simcha – as the community celebrate the batmitzvah of Lyla Cohen AND 120 years of Liberal Judaism. The service starts at 11am and you can attend in person or … Read More
Press Release: Liberal Judaism sets fundraising record
Thanks to your wonderful donations, the amount raised keeps increasing since we published this press release. To see the latest crowdfunding total, and donate, please visit campaigns.causematch.com/LJ. Liberal Judaism has raised the most money in its history – bringing in £275,000 from more than 1,000 contributors in its largest ever … Read More
Friday 17 June: LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at BKY
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will be a special online evening service hosted by BKY this Friday (17 June). The evening will start at 18:15 for anyone who would like to join a bit early and chat with the service leader, who will be Rabbi Janet Burden, or with … Read More
Rwanda deportations: Urgent action needed
Dr Edie Friedman Executive Director, JCORE Despite evidence from the UNHCR that the plans are unlawful, on Friday, the High Court rejected an injunction which would have blocked the first flight from the UK taking asylum seekers to Rwanda. As it stands, eight people will be deported to Rwanda tomorrow. … Read More
Watch Rabbi Charley Baginsky on BBC One
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky was on this weekend’s episode of Sunday Morning Live on BBC One. The popular faith, ethics and current affairs show has returned for a new series and Charley was joined by comedian Aatif Nawaz at the very start of the show to review the … Read More
Wednesday 15 June: Say goodbye to ‘woolly Liberalism’
The last session in this term of Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub takes place this Wednesday (15 June). It will see Rabbi Richard Jacobi ask how we can toughen up our Liberal principles in today’s changed world. Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education Hub sessions are … Read More
LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at Kingston Liberal Synagogue
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place on Friday (10 June) at Kingston Liberal Synagogue. Led by Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel (pictured), the service will start at 7pm and will be followed by a Chavurah Supper – where everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian or fish dish … Read More
Thursday 9 June: LJ Ambassador Kick Off Evening
We are kicking off our LJ@120 fundraising campaign in style with a special Zoom event this Thursday (9 June) at 8pm. Hosted by multi-award winning musical storyteller Daniel Cainer, the evening is designed for all those who are LJ Ambassadors, are thinking of becoming one or want to be involved … Read More
Wednesday 8 June: Encountering Liberal Judaism and a new Hasidism
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub will host another thought-provoking session this Wednesday (8 June), as Rabbi Michael Shire (pictured) looks at how an evolving Liberal Judaism intersects with a new Hasidism. Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education Hub sessions are designed to stand alone, so you … Read More