Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) was full with congregants and dignitaries, as the community celebrated the induction of Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber. Local MPs, Liberal Judaism leaders and representatives from groups and organisations in the Jewish and wider community joined together with Gabriel’s family and friends for the moving ceremony, … Read More
Historic Chanukah for York’s Jewish Community
On the first night of Chanukah, Clifford’s Tower in York opened its doors for its first Jewish ceremony in over 800 years. The site, where a pogrom in 1190 left over 150 Jews dead, served as the venue for a historic Chanukah celebration, organised by York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) … Read More
[Pictures] Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball 2022
The Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball was a night of great music, delicious food and, most importantly of all, the very best of company. For a full slideshow of pictures (by Yakir Zur), please click here. Hosted by Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, the event was a chance to celebrate … Read More
Join us for Chanukah Rocks + Clifford’s Tower event
Join Liberal Judaism this Sunday (18 December) for two first night of Chanukah events. At Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS), the Friday Night Rock Service Band will be playing a special Chanukah Rocks service. This family friendly event is open to everyone – so bring the kids, bring the grandparents and … Read More
WUPJ President Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) were delighted to host the President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) at their Simchat Torah service. Rabbi Sergio Bergman, who took up the role in 2020, was given the honour of Chatan Bereshit – the person who reads the first portion of … Read More
Liberal Judaism at Westminster Abbey Trees of Life service
Liberal Judaism had a number of representatives at today’s Trees of Life service to honour those who died and served the community in the Covid-19 pandemic, held at Westminster Abbey. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, pictured above with other faith leaders, gave a ‘blessing of the saplings’, which you … Read More
High Holy Days messages from Liberal Judaism’s leaders
Ruth Seager, Chair of Liberal Judaism: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberal Judaism, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur and well over the fast. I would also like to take this opportunity to say what a … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky on attending The Queen’s funeral
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky has written for The Jewish News on the significance of attending Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. You can read her piece below and on the Jewish News website: It was a very surreal moment when, last Sunday, my phone rang and I … Read More
Letter to The Times: Call to abandon Rwanda policy
A number of Liberal Judaism rabbis, including CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, have signed this important letter in today’s edition of The Times: Sir, Last week’s unveiling of a new Kindertransport memorial statue in Harwich reminds us of Britain’s duty to welcome refugees, and the consequences of failing to protect those … Read More
Liberal Judaism CEO attends Parliamentary commemoration for Munich
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky attended the Munich Olympics 1972 Commemoration today, held outside the House of Commons. The event remembered the 11 Israeli athletes and one German police officer killed by a Palestinian terrorist group at the Olympics 50 years ago. Charley spoke to Labour leader Sir Keir … Read More