Liberal Judaism has joined with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to call on the government to take urgent action to bridge the cost of living gap faced by the lowest income families. The call responds to a report, written by poverty expert and … Read More
Your donations are already making a difference
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky CEO, Liberal Judaism We are just one month on from the biggest fundraiser in Liberal Judaism’s history and there are two things that your donations have made possible: 30 young people are off to LJY-Netzer Machaneh Kadimah summer camp and/or to leadership training camp in the … Read More
Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber ordained by Leo Baeck College
Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber, who will join Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue as their new rabbi in August, was ordained by Leo Baeck College on Sunday (3 July). Gabriel was ordained by Liberal Judaism Vice President Rabbi Danny Rich in a service attended by many Progressive rabbis and leaders, including Liberal … Read More
Press Release: Liberal Judaism sets fundraising record
Thanks to your wonderful donations, the amount raised keeps increasing since we published this press release. To see the latest crowdfunding total, and donate, please visit campaigns.causematch.com/LJ. Liberal Judaism has raised the most money in its history – bringing in £275,000 from more than 1,000 contributors in its largest ever … Read More
Watch Rabbi Charley Baginsky on BBC One
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