Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky was on this weekend’s episode of Sunday Morning Live on BBC One. The popular faith, ethics and current affairs show has returned for a new series and Charley was joined by comedian Aatif Nawaz at the very start of the show to review the … Read More
LJ Day of Celebration 2022 report and pictures
Liberal Judaism’s leaders and rabbis outlined “big dreams of what is possible” at the Day of Celebration 2022 – our movement’s first in-person event for three years. More than 150 people joined us at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St John’s Wood. We were also able to stream live to … Read More
Wednesday 25 May: Education Hub – Progressive thought and Liberal Judaism
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub continues this Wednesday (25 May) with session delivered by Rabbi Dr Judith Rosen-Berry and Rabbi Charley Baginsky (pictured speaking at the Day of Celebration). Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education sessions are designed to stand alone, so you can attend as … Read More
[Video] Become an LJ Ambassador
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky CEO of Liberal Judaism On 19 and 20 June 2022, Liberal Judaism is aiming to raise £500,000 so that we can continue to ensure that everyone has a home for their Jewish story – and we need your help! Recent times, especially the last two … Read More
TONIGHT: Yom Ha’Atzmaut event with Daniel Taub
Liberal Judaism and Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) invite you to a special event to mark Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. We have been able to arrange this at short notice thanks to a last minute opportunity for us to be joined by former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub. … Read More
Liberal Jews feature in new book and JW3 event
Liberal Jews including our movement’s CEO, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, feature in a new book titled What Does a Jew Look Like? Written by Leo Baeck College Senior Lecturer Keith Kahn-Harris, the book will launch with a panel discussion at JW3 on Monday 11 April. The panel will include Keith and … Read More
Liberal Judaism rabbis at Commonwealth Day services
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis took part in the annual Commonwealth Day services in London and Birmingham. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky and President Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein joined others faith leaders for the service at Westminster Abbey. Those attending included The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The … Read More
Mar/Apr 2022 LJ Today – become an LJ Ambassador
Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and is a special edition marking the start of our movement’s 120th anniversary celebrations. Inside you will read how you can help with our big fundraising drive. For 36 hours, beginning on Sunday 19 June, we will seek to raise £500,000. … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky on 120 years of Liberal Judaism
This weekend saw the first LJ@120 Open House Shabbat take place at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). Liberal Judaism’s rabbis gave speeches outlining the history and achievements of the last 120 years, which concluded with Chief Executive Rabbi Charley Baginsky reflecting on our movement’s past, present and future. You can … Read More
Statement as Covid-19 deaths in community pass 1,000
New data from the Board of Deputies has shown that there have now been more than 1,000 deaths in our British Jewish community linked to coronavirus. Liberal Judaism today joins with the whole community in marking this sombre milestone. Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “It’s easy to forget … Read More