The thoughts of everyone at Liberal Judaism are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family as they mourn the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died peacefully this morning. As the longest-serving royal consort in history, we will be forever grateful for his lifetime … Read More
Sussex Jewish News interview with Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah
Winston Pickett speaks to Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah: This interview was originally published in the Sussex Jewish News (SJN) April 2021 edition and is copyright of the SJN. When sitting down to interview a distinguished rabbi as they look back on more than two decades of service to their synagogue … Read More
Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut 2021 events
Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of commemoration and celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, featuring an incredible range of speakers and a chance to sing together. Part one of our Yom HaAtzmaut event will take place on Wednesday 14 April … Read More
Join the LJS’s Yom Ha-Shoah service and event
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) will be hosting an online service and special event on Wednesday (7 April) to mark Yom Ha-Shoah, where guest speakers will include Peter Sís and Dame Esther Rantzen. Peter Sís is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. His book, Nicky & Vera, is the … Read More
Join Liberal Judaism’s Havdallah Tomorrow
Join Liberal Judaism for a special Havdallah celebrating the end of Pesach, tomorrow at 6:30pm. The service will be led by Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky and the Co-Chairs of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors, Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi Rene Pfertzel. Contact Ben at montagu@liberaljudaism.org for … Read More
Join us for An Evening with the Israeli Ambassador
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue will present An Evening with the Israeli Ambassador on Thursday 8 April at 8pm. The event will be hosted by Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer, who will put YOUR questions directly to the new Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely. … Read More
Passover message from the Co-Chairs of CoLRaC
What a year we have endured, what losses we’ve had and yet what resilience we have built. Twelve months ago, when we were preparing for Passover in lockdown, a virtual Seder felt such a novelty… yet here we are still. There is a difference now – with an end to … Read More
Pitch your inclusion project to our judges and win £3,000!
Liberal Judaism is offering £3,000 to help get a community inclusion project off the ground, as part of a competition taking place at this year’s Biennial Weekend at Home. With a dedication to ‘inclusion in action’ at the Biennial, and beyond, we are looking for Liberal communities to pitch their … Read More
Celebrate Pesach with Liberal Judaism
From all of us at Liberal Judaism, we hope you have a very happy Pesach. Below you’ll find information on activities and events across our community and with our partners, including Seder nights, cooking sessions, and activities for young people. Use our Liberal Judaism Haggadah, Emergency Lockdown Haggadah, or the JCORE … Read More
Book for LJY-Netzer Machaneh Lemala (Spring Day Camp)
LJY-Netzer, the youth movement of Liberal Judaism, will be running a Covid-safe non-residential spring camp from April 6-9 at a location in North West London. With the new name of Machaneh Lemala (which means upwards), the camp offers four days of non-stop fun for those in school years 3-6 as … Read More