21st September 2015 Liberal Judaism synagogues and congregations will be opening their sukkahs this Sukkot, as part of LJ’s Sanctuary Campaign, in order to convince local councils to house those fleeing Syria and surrounding areas. Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, Rabbi Danny Rich, explains: “We launched the Liberal Judaism Sanctuary Campaign … Read More
Campaigns to help refugees growing
The JC 17th September 2015 The Jewish community’s response to the refugee crisis expanded this week, with the announcement of plans for a public meeting to canvas opinion on the most productive ways to help. More than £180,000 has been raised in the past week by World Jewish Relief’s appeal … Read More
Liberal Judaism: Refugees are welcome
10th September 2015 Liberal Jewish communities around the UK are preparing for the High Holy Days by welcoming and supporting refugees. A campaign that Liberal Judaism began more than 13 months ago, on Sukkot 2014, has been given a new urgency in recent days – uniting all religious and community … Read More