Eternal God, whose dominion embraces the universe, we stand before You in gratitude and thanksgiving to ask Your blessing for our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, whose seventy-year Jubilee we celebrate today. In those years, she has served her people with enduring devotion and grace, uniting races, creeds and tongues with … Read More
[Blog] Become an LJ Ambassador and help our youth
By Becca Fetterman I am writing today not as Director of Youth, but as a proud parent of two LJY-Netzerniks (pictured above with me and my husband Andrew). LJY-Netzer has given so many of our children a community where they feel they belong and an open place to explore their … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at The Ark
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this weekend (Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June) at The Ark Synagogue in Northwood. The Open House Shabbat initiative will see each Liberal Judaism congregation hold at least one Shabbat during the year, to celebrate our movement’s 120th anniversary, for which … Read More
Wednesday 1 June: The emerging role of Musar in contemporary Liberal Judaism
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub continues this Wednesday (1 June), as Rabbi Monique Mayer (pictured) and Rabbi Aaron Goldstein examine the emerging role of Musar in contemporary Liberal Judaism. Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education sessions are designed to stand alone, so you can attend as … Read More
Thursday 26 May: Day of Celebration bonus session
This Thursday (26 May) night at 8pm, we will be holding a Day of Celebration bonus session via Zoom. We will be joined by Rabbi Lea Mühlstein – one of the senior rabbis of The Ark Synagogue and the International Chair of Arzenu – who will deliver a session entitled … Read More
LJ Day of Celebration 2022 report and pictures
Liberal Judaism’s leaders and rabbis outlined “big dreams of what is possible” at the Day of Celebration 2022 – our movement’s first in-person event for three years. More than 150 people joined us at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St John’s Wood. We were also able to stream live to … Read More
Wednesday 25 May: Education Hub – Progressive thought and Liberal Judaism
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub continues this Wednesday (25 May) with session delivered by Rabbi Dr Judith Rosen-Berry and Rabbi Charley Baginsky (pictured speaking at the Day of Celebration). Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education sessions are designed to stand alone, so you can attend as … Read More
LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at FPS this Friday (20 May)
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this Friday (20 May) evening at Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) and will be a special anniversary Shabbat Resouled service. The Open House Shabbat initiative will see each Liberal Judaism congregation hold at least one Shabbat during the year, to celebrate our … Read More
THIS SUNDAY: Liberal Judaism Day of Celebration
LJ Day of Celebration: Where Liberal & Judaism Meet Sunday 22 May 2022 09:30-16:30 The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St Johns Wood Road, NW8 7HA Liberal Judaism’s Day of Celebration takes place on Sunday 22 May. * To register to join in person, visit https://tinyurl.com/ydhkfjjj * To register to join … Read More
Join our Ba’alei Tefillah service leadership course
We are pleased to announce that the seventh cohort of Liberal Judaism’s Ba’alei Tefillah lay service leadership course is now open for applications. The 15 month-long course is led by inspiring rabbis and lay leaders and covers everything you’ll need to know in order to take services in your community. … Read More