Liberal Judaism, in partnership with its synagogues, is proud to present a new online course starting next week (Wednesday 13 October), which will explore the many different contributions that Jewish women have made through the ages. Running as part of the Liberal Judaism Education Hub, sessions are designed to stand … Read More
Take part in EcoShabbat 2021 on November 5/6
EcoShabbat 2021 will take place on November 5/6. It will present a fantastic opportunity for us, the family of Liberal communities, to show our support for the COP 26 conference. It will let us celebrate our achievements in becoming an eco-friendly and sustainable movement, while examining the next steps we … Read More
Statement on the opening of synagogues and buildings
Statement from The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors (CoLRaC): This week, the Government has lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions. It’s not over yet, but we have been catapulted into a new moment. This is a new phase where we must, as rabbis and leaders of communities, take the … Read More
[Opinion] It is our Jewish duty to oppose this refugee bill
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky (This article first appeared in The Jewish News) Last week, in among all the excitement over EURO 2020 and the debates on ending COVID restrictions, a very worrying new bill was being introduced by the Government. One which, if it were in place in the early … Read More
Liberal Judaism joins Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying
Liberal Judaism has become a founder member of the new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying, a collection of multi-faith groups, leaders and laypeople calling for a change in the law on assisted dying. Liberal Judaism as a movement has long supported the right for terminally ill people, who are … Read More
Liberal leaders join new WUPJ President on the World stage
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis, including Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky, will address delegates from more than 50 countries at The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) Connections 2021 event. The first WUPJ conference in four years, it has the theme of Facing Our Jewish Future Together. Highlights will include the … Read More
Show your commitment to the Power of Words for Peace
Liberal Judaism Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky has joined with other Jewish leaders from across all denominations to create a call for us to be aware of the power of words and actions. The Power of Words for Peace initiative urges all Jews to commit to framing our dialogue within … Read More
Inclusion agenda at the heart of LJ Biennial Weekend
Liberal Judaism’s leaders vowed to expand and enhance our movement’s inclusion agenda, even when it rouses passionate opposition, at the flagship Biennial Weekend. Held online with the theme of Breaking Down Walls, a succession of speakers from both within and outside the movement looked at the issue of inclusion from … Read More
Liberal Judaism CEO to speak at Virtual Parliament Iftar
Liberal Judaism Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky will take part in a Virtual Parliament Iftar event alongside other senior faith leaders and MPs. Organised by the Dialogue Society, the event – entitled Rekindling the Community Spirit – will take place tomorrow (Thursday 22 April) from 7pm. It can be … 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