Bromley Reform Synagogue – a congregation spread across South East London – used this year’s Chanukah celebrations to further build its community and growing reputation. After the recent census found that the area is seeing one of the biggest growths of Jewish population in Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark, the Movement … Read More
An all-night Progressive Judaism Shavuot
Progressive Jews united at Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) for an all-night Shavuot celebration. The EHRS community were joined by rabbis, leaders and members of The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, Kol Chai Reform Synagogue, Radlett Reform Synagogue and the Mosaic Reform, Liberal and Masorti Communities. More than 150 people attended … Read More
TLSE appoints Rabbi Cantor Gershon Silins
Rabbi Cantor Gershon Silins is the new rabbi of The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE). Ordained by Leo Baeck College in 2019, he has led Progressive Judaism communities in Lincolnshire, Norwich, Stevenage and Manchester. Before becoming a rabbi, Gershon worked as a cantor in congregations in the US and Canada. He … Read More
Join us for Chanukah Rocks + Clifford’s Tower event
Join Liberal Judaism this Sunday (18 December) for two first night of Chanukah events. At Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS), the Friday Night Rock Service Band will be playing a special Chanukah Rocks service. This family friendly event is open to everyone – so bring the kids, bring the grandparents and … Read More
EcoShabbat: How you can take part this weekend
This weekend is EcoShabbat and Jewish communities around the country will be taking part. It is timed to happen during COP27 when the world’s eyes are focussed on the climate emergency. Communities of all denominations and all around the UK are taking part by holding services and events where will they … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree to host Purim Eco-Event
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) will host a Purim Eco-Event with Benita Matofska – founder of the charity The People Who Share. The event will take place this Motzei Shabbat (evening of Saturday 12 March). TLSE’s Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich will lead a Havdalah ceremony, followed by a conversation on the … Read More
Watch our live event on antisemitism with top authors
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) are hosting a free online event titled Antisemitism: Why Does It Persist? Taking place on Thursday night from 7.30pm, you can watch live on Facebook or YouTube. The guest speakers will be the Rev Bruce Thompson – author of Echoes of Contempt: … Read More
Liberal Judaism communities prepare for EcoShabbat
This weekend is EcoShabbat and Jewish communities around the country will be taking part. At The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) Sunday Hub, the children are just some of those who have been busy preparing for a busy weekend. Classes have been looking at the ethical principle of bal tashchit (do … Read More
A tribute to Rosita Rosenberg z”l
See Liberal Judaism’s memorial page for Rosita here. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rosita Rosenberg, one of the leading figures in Liberal Judaism for many decades. Rosita served as Executive Director of Liberal Judaism from 1989-1997, the first woman to ever hold the role. … Read More
Rabbi Pete Tobias leaves Elstree for California
4 April 2020 Rabbi Pete Tobias is leaving The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) after more than 17 years as the community’s beloved rabbi and leader. Pete will take up a position at a congregation in Southern California in September, allowing him to live close to his son and family there. … Read More