Members of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) made the journey across the capital on the first morning of Sukkot this year. Rabbi Nathan Godleman was joined by Chair, Eve Samson, and Liberal Judaism Vice President, Baroness Gillian Merron, who is also a member of the Lincolnshire Jewish Community, for … Read More
South London rabbi helps honour Norwood’s rich history
Rabbi Nathan Godleman was part of the unveiling of the restored Memorial Fountain on the former Norwood grounds in south London. The site, originally known as The Jews’ Hospital and Orphan Asylum, moved to the location from the East End around 1866, and was later renamed as the Norwood Orphanage … Read More
SLLS Pride Shabbat celebrates joy and belonging
The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) held a meaningful and musical Pride Shabbat service, put together by members of the community. Led by Rabbi Nathan Godleman and a number of the congregation’s lay leaders (pictured above), the service featured poetry, prayer and some traditional Jewish liturgy set to new tunes, … Read More
Tributes for beloved SLLS member and LJ Vice President Beverley Taylor
Beverley Taylor – a key figure in the success of Liberal Judaism and its communities for many decades – has died. Beverley, who passed away at the start of Chanukah, spent most of her adult life working and volunteering for the movement, previously known as the Union of Liberal and … Read More
Liberal Judaism Vice President part of King’s Coronation Roll
Liberal Judaism Vice President Baroness Gillian Merron, and her history-making role as the first representative of the Jewish faith involved in a British Monarch’s Coronation, are featured as part of King Charles III’s Coronation Roll. Stretching for 21 metres, the hand-stitched manuscript and illustrated record was written by calligrapher Stephanie … Read More
Saturday 5 November: Kingston Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (5 November) at 10.45am with a special musical service at Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS). The Shabbat morning service will feature the children from the synagogue’s Beiteinu (religion school) and its choir, led by Music Director Rebekka Wedell, as well as … Read More
Saturday 29 October: South London Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (29 October) at 10.45am with a double celebration at The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS). The community will be marking both Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and a member’s adult batmitzvah. Members and friends of Liberal Judaism are invited to attend … Read More
Bishop of Southwark hosts Garden Shabbat for SLLS
The Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, hosted a special Bishop’s Garden Shabbat last Saturday to give members of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) the chance to meet and pray together in person for the first time in 16 months. The Bishop’s residence is only a five-minute … Read More
Diego’s Liberal cycling challenge to raise money for SLLS
26 May 2020 A member of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) is cycling to every Liberal Judaism synagogue in Greater London over this week – in order to raise money to improve the SLLS building. Diego Giraldo Casas is taking on the challenge in order both to keep fit … Read More
A year of anniversaries in South London
23 May 2019 By Rabbi Nathan Godleman On Shabbat, South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) celebrated 80 years since its consecration service at Prentis Road. The sermon was given by Liberal Judaism president, Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein, who commented on the special place SLLS occupies in the movement. With four Liberal … Read More