It has become a much-loved tradition at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) to mark LGBTQI+ Pride with a joyful Erev Shabbat service. This year, something special occurred. A service that combined LGBTQI+ and D/deaf Pride, using British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation. Over the past six months, Owen Power, Board of … Read More
SLLS Pride Shabbat celebrates joy and belonging
The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) held a meaningful and musical Pride Shabbat service, put together by members of the community. Led by Rabbi Nathan Godleman and a number of the congregation’s lay leaders (pictured above), the service featured poetry, prayer and some traditional Jewish liturgy set to new tunes, … Read More
Harmony and hope at Mosaic’s Shir for Israel
Mosaic Jewish Community held an emotional Shir for Israel in June, as the country came under attack from Iran. Led with joy and passion by Ivor Goldberg, the evening was filled with songs from Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to Adon Olam, sung in four different melodies, as more than 40 attendees … Read More
Wednesday 2 July at 7pm: Education Hub on Progressive Prayer and Liturgy
On Wednesday 2 July at 7pm, Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah and Rabbi Paul Freedman will examine Progressive Prayer and Liturgy in our latest Education Hub session. Together, they’ll ask the question – what makes our services ‘Progressive’? Rabbis Paul and Elli will explore the main characteristics of Progressive liturgy, focussing on … Read More
Joy, learning and heavy lifting at Ba’alei Tefillah weekend
The participants on the Ba’alei Tefillah lay service leadership programme enjoyed an engaging and educational residential weekend, where they bonded as a group and left with a renewed sense of spirit and purpose. Originating in Liberal Judaism, the course is currently led by Rabbi Anna Gerrard and organised by Alexandra Gellnick. … Read More
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead helps celebrate 20 years of Mitzvah Day
Rabbi Josh Levy, the Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, helped Mitzvah Day mark its 20th anniversary at a special celebration and 2025 launch event. The evening brought together faith and community leaders with Mitzvah Day staff, trustees, project coordinators and charity partners from across the past two decades – including those … Read More
Tuesday 24 June: B’nei Mitzvah programme information evening
We are excited to invite you to our Progressive Judaism Kivunim information evening at 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday 24 June). Kivunim is a B’nei Mitzvah programme designed for children in years 7&8 from small and medium sized communities – creating a cohort, and many lifelong friendships, spanning the country! Registration for … Read More
Register for your free BRCA test before 31 October 2025
The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, which has seen over 30,000 people of Jewish ancestry sign up, will be closing soon. Both men and women carrying BRCA gene changes face increased risks of several cancers — including up to a 79% lifetime risk of breast cancer and up to a … Read More
York celebrates Pride with interfaith Shabbat in the Chapel
Members of York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) came together with neighbours and friends to celebrate Pride at a special interfaith Erev Shabbat service, held at the York Unitarian Chapel. The uplifting event was organised by YLJC’s Social Action Team. Led by the community’s Rabbi Elisheva Salamo – who is passionate … Read More
Thursday 19 June at 7pm: Open House Israel Briefing
This Thursday night (19 June) at 7pm, we will be hosting a special online Open House on the current situation in Israel, as it comes under attack from Iran. We will be joined by Efrat Perri (Director of Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Embassy) and Anna Kislanski (CEO of the … Read More