Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were among 150 pioneering women honoured at an International Women’s Day event held inside 10 Downing Street. Hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, guests included groundbreakers from the worlds of TV, film, … Read More
Pioneer Rabbi Jackie Tabick celebrated on canvas at Oaks Lane
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue unveiled a portrait of Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick – Britain’s first ever woman rabbi – at a special Shabbat service to celebrate almost 50 years since her ordination. Rabbi Jackie grew up in the community when it was known as South West Essex & Settlement Reform … Read More
[Course] Forgotten Lives: Jewish Women Through The Ages
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
Lily’s Legacy on International Women’s Day
5 March 2020 By Shaan Knan Lily’s Legacy heritage project manager The Lily’s Legacy project is Liberal Judaism’s latest oral history project. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, it explores the revolutionary heritage of our movement, from its inception in the early 1900s to the present day. It is … 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
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
Liberal Judaism Patrons win Humanitarian Award
June 4 2019 Liberal Judaism Patrons Leslie and Dee Bergman have received the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) International Humanitarian Award. They were honoured, along with Leslie’s brother Stanley and his wife Marion, at a gala dinner in New York attended by guests from all over the world. The … Read More