EcoShabbat 2021 will take place on November 5/6. It will present a fantastic opportunity for us, the family of Liberal communities, to show our support for the COP 26 conference. It will let us celebrate our achievements in becoming an eco-friendly and sustainable movement, while examining the next steps we … Read More
Baroness Neuberger to deliver Harry Jacobi Lecture
Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE will deliver the Second Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture. One of Britain’s most famous rabbis, and a former President of Liberal Judaism, she will speak on the topic of ‘Why Antisemitism Matters’. The lecture will take a look at the reluctance of various authorities … Read More
Mayor of Hillingdon joins The Ark Synagogue for Sukkot
The Ark Synagogue welcomed the Mayor and Mayoress of Hillingdon, Roy and Reeta Chamdal, to their Sukkot Morning Service. The service was also attended by Hillingdon Councillors past and present as well as The Ark’s Senior Rabbis Aaron Goldstein and Lea Mühlstein, Emeritus Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and the shul’s … Read More
Launching the Honeycomb Project for volunteer training
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the palate and a cure for the body.” (Proverbs 16:24) Volunteers play a big role in all of our communities, including in care teams where they dedicate their time and energy to support members who are in need. Many of our volunteers … Read More
Two Liberal Jews celebrated by press and public
Two Liberal Jews have been celebrated by the British press and public this week. Ark Synagogue and LJY-Netzer member Sigi Gordon (pictured) has been hailed as a hero after he stepped in to help prevent the suicide of a 15-year-old boy at the Thameslink station where he works. Sigi saw … Read More
South Bucks tea and Tashlich featured on the BBC
South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) came back together on Rosh Hashanah for tea and Tashlich. The community visited the College Lake Nature Reserve, with the ceremony covered by BBC Three Counties Radio. You can listen to the broadcast by clicking here. Rabbi Neil Janes told the BBC: “This was a … Read More
A very Progressive Tashlich in Stevenage
Members of Stevenage Liberal Synagogue joined their fellow Progressive Judaism community, Radlett Reform, for Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah afternoon. The two Progressive congregations united at Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage, for the traditional casting off of sins into water. Radlett Reform member Irene Blaston, who organised the event, said: “We have … Read More
Biennial speaker is new head of Israel Reform Movement
Anna Kislanski, a former keynote speaker at the Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ). Anna began her professional career within the framework of the Israel Reform Movement almost 20 years ago, in 2002, as … Read More
Sept/Oct 2021 edition of LJ Today – High Holy Days special
The new issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and it’s a High Holy Days special. This latest issue includes: A look at the year ahead from our Chair, Ruth Seager Thoughts and meditations for the High Holy Days Photos from a triple welcome ceremony in … Read More
Continuing Rosemary’s legacy of giving
A foundation established by Rosemary White, a late member of The Ark Synagogue, has made a sizeable donation to Ezra Umarpeh. The charity provides patient support services for those challenged by illness and disability, whether at home or in hospital. Rosemary, who died aged 87 in 2018, was a generous … Read More