11 September 2019 A statement from Rabbi Danny Rich and Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, the Senior Rabbis of Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s stated intention to annex large swathes of the West Bank is a direct threat to the viability of a two state solution. “Evidence shows that … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich on the Jewish Views Podcast
3 September 2019 Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, Rabbi Danny Rich, has given the Rabbinic Thought for the Month on the September 2019 edition of The Jewish Views Podcast. Speaking on the popular show, which is presented in association with JW3, Danny looks ahead to the coming High Holy Days and … Read More
Liberal Judaism Education Hub returns
26 August 2019 Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub is back – once more offering a variety of courses and opportunities to learn and think about Judaism, faith and philosophy for people from all religions and backgrounds… and it’s not too late to join! This term includes a special spotlight on the … Read More
A commemoration for International Overdose Awareness Day
Peter Phillips 25 August 2019 Saturday 30 August is commemorated as International Overdose Awareness Day – a time when those of us who have lost family and friends to drug overdoses remember our loved ones and seek positive change in the way that the larger society responds to them. For … Read More
Liberal rabbis lobby Government on refugees and LGBTQI+ inclusion
12 August 2019 Liberal Judaism’s rabbis have called on the UK Government to take action on offering sanctuary to more refugees and the promotion of LGBTQI+ inclusion. An open letter on refugees, organised by Safe Passage and covered in The Guardian, was signed by 100 faith leaders including Liberal Judaism’s … Read More
[Opinion] Patriotism
Rabbi Danny Rich 21 July 2019 Jewish News Patriotism, by which I mean a commitment to, if not a love of, the country in which one was born or to which one was brought or where one has decided to reside, is a virtue and a Jewish duty. Based in … Read More
A statement on Donald Trump’s racist tweets
16 July 2019 By Rabbi Danny Rich Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism Donald Trump’s recent comments are inimical to the Jewish ideal of a single humanity under the sovereignty of a single God. There is, of course, a role for patriotism and pride in one’s place of birth or residence … Read More
[Statement] ‘Rafi Peretz comment was offensive and ignorant’
10 July 2019 Statement by Rabbi Danny Rich Like Jews all over the world, I was shocked and saddened at the comments of Israeli minister Rafi Peretz – who described mixed faith marriages of Jews and non-Jews in the diaspora as “like a second Holocaust”. This is an offensive and … Read More
Day of Celebration tackles vital questions on care
24 June 2019 More than 180 Progressive Jews came together to discuss care, community and social justice at the Liberal Judaism Day of Celebration. The movement’s flagship event of 2019 had the theme of ‘If I am only for myself’ and focused on how to meet the desire and need … Read More