5 September 2016 What happens when a tragedy occurs – be it terrorist attack or a personal trauma? How does it affect our faith? What does Judaism have to say both to those who are victims and to those who witness it from afar? And where does God fit into … Read More
Two ways to help welcome refugees
1 September 2016 Liberal Judaism is supporting two key upcoming actions to welcome refugees coming to the UK. The Welcome Summit – powered by Citizens UK, Christian Aid, Refugee Council and Refugee Action – will take place this Saturday (September 10), from 11am–4pm, in Birmingham. It is a chance, one … Read More
Sign up for pluralist Jewish adult learning course
31 August 2016 The Lyons Learning Project and Liberal Judaism have teamed up to offer a new two-year Jewish adult learning course. The Melton Programme is one of the most important pluralist adult Jewish offerings in the world, with learning taking place in the heart of London. Students will have … Read More
LJ playwright scores another critical success
30 August 2016 A play written by Liberal Judaism staff member Aaron Abraham, and starring Beit Klal Yisrael’s Paul Bloomfield, has won rave reviews from the critics. Screens – which runs at London’s Theatre 503 until Saturday – focuses on a Turkish-Cypriot family barely treading water, clinging onto a sense of … Read More
[Blog] When it comes to the future of our multi-cultural, multi-faith societies we are at a crossroads
Rabbi René Pfertzel 22 August 2016 Le Blog Français, The Jewish Chronicle The views of a group of French Jews who are now living in London As you know, French people love a good controversy. Sometimes, it is funny, sometimes tiring, but it is also sometimes worrying. The latest in … Read More
Twilight People archive launches
22 August 2016 Liberal Judaism’s ground-breaking Twilight People project has launched its archive collection, a detailed history of transgender and faith identities including photographs, video, audio, memorabilia and ritual objects. A ‘bubbly reception’ took place on Thursday at the London Metropolitan Archives (LMA), which will host the collection. An education … Read More
LJ Today Biennial Weekend special out now
22 August 2016 The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bimonthly magazine – is out now. It’s a Biennial Weekend special, packed with news, comment and photos from Liberal Judaism’s biggest event of the year. You can also catch up on the latest from our national movement, communities and … Read More
I cried over Brexit – but Israeli friends couldn’t understand my devastation
Rabbi Leah Jordan 10 August 2016 Over the last five years as an American living in Britain, I’ve learned that one of the worst things an immigrant can experience is when something upsetting happens ‘back home’ and you’re not there for it. Whether that’s a natural disaster, a political event … Read More
Liberals spur Midlands Limmud to roaring success
8 August 2016 Members of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) played a prominent part in the success of the first regional Limmud in the city. Limmud Birmingham WM was held in the education centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with BPS members taking up key roles on the organising committee. Some … Read More
Woodford Shabbat accessible to all
7 August 2016 Woodford Liberal Synagogue (WLS) has held its fourth Shabbat Shelanu, an inclusive Saturday morning service, accessible for people with learning disabilities and welcoming to all. Led by Rabbi Richard Jacobi, Shabbat Shelanu services provide an opportunity to celebrate Shabbat in a relaxed and friendly environment, through music, … Read More