11 January 2016 South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) held a special Shabbat service to say farewell (but decidedly not goodbye) to their rabbi of nine years – Rabbi Rachel Benjamin The service was created and led by the current, and three retired, chairs the community, who also gave their own … Read More
Join the Twilight People youth radio project
8th January 2016 Twilight People, Liberal Judaism’s ground-breaking diversity project, is looking for a group of 16-25 year olds to put together a new audio installation in association with Roundhouse Radio and SOAS Radio. The work will be exclusively available for the opening of the Twilight People touring exhibition, Stories … Read More
Unique programme of words and music to commemorate HMD
8th January 2016 The Liberal Jewish Synagogue is hosting an extraordinary programme of words and music to commemorate National Holocaust Memorial Day. The event, titled Leaves from the Tree of Life – Blätter vom Baum des Lebens, will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Sunday January 24. The special evening of … Read More
LJY-Netzer – Top 5 Landmarks in 2015
1st January 2016 Liberal Judaism’s youth movement, LJY-Netzer, has enjoyed a year to remember – with ground-breaking campaigns, innovative education and incredible events, tours and camps. Below, we pick out five key LJY-Netzer moments from 2015: 1. A new route for Kayitz Netzer Europe Tour http://www.thejc.com/community/community-life/145092/netzer-tour-takes-teens-cable-street-croatia LJY-Netzer’s summer Europe Tour, … Read More
Liberal Judaism in the press – Top 5 Stories
1st January 2016 The last year has seen the profile of Liberal Judaism rise higher than ever. Our communities, rabbis and members have been featured on TV and radio, as well as in print and online press – covering national, regional and religious publications. Here are five of our favourite … Read More
Liberal Judaism – Top 5 Moments in 2015
21st December 2015 Whether it was campaigning for refugees, coming together at the Day of Celebration or exploring Judaism in new and innovative ways, 2015 was another year of highs for our national movement, communities and members. Below we look back at five key moments from the past 12 months: … Read More
Progressive Judaism teaching seminars set for London and Leeds
12th December 2015 The Liberal Judaism Learning Network and Movement For Reform Judaism Eits Chinuch (Tree of Learning) have teamed up to put on two seminars for teachers and assistants in January. Taking place in Leeds on Sunday January 3 from 10.30am–3.30pm, and London on Sunday January 10 from 2pm–5.30pm, … Read More
Progressive Judaism teaching seminars set for London and Leeds
19 December 2015 The Liberal Judaism Learning Network and Movement For Reform Judaism Eits Chinuch (Tree of Learning) have teamed up to put on two seminars for teachers and assistants in January. Taking place in Leeds on Sunday January 3 from 10.30am–3.30pm, and London on Sunday January 10 from 2pm–5.30pm, … Read More
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue opens its doors after redevelopment
16 December 2015 The community at Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue are embarking on a new adventure with the opening of their redeveloped, state of the art building. The synagogue has been their home since 1937, but long in need of modernisation. It was four years ago that the BHPS’ … Read More
Celebrations and Mitzvahs in the new LJ Today
16 December 2015 The latest issue of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bimonthly magazine – is out now, available in print format from your Liberal community or to read/download online here. This January/February 2016 edition is jam packed with news, views and pictures. We celebrate the 90th birthday of Rabbi … Read More