Jean honoured for lifetime of service in Birmingham
22 March 2016 Words by Joe Seager Picture by Peter Noons A special kiddush was held at Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) to honour member Jean Bonner for her many years of outstanding service. The community made Jean the guest of honour over Shabbat, with warm tributes paid to her by … Read More
Twilight People announces Trans* and Faith Symposium
22 March 2016 Liberal Judaism warmly invites its members to attend the Twilight People Trans* and Faith Symposium at the University of Warwick on Thursday May 5 from 9am until 5pm. The event is open to all and participation is FREE of charge. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich condemns terrorist attacks in Brussels
22nd March 2016 The Senior Rabbi and Chief Executive of Liberal Judaism, Rabbi Danny Rich, has condemned this morning’s terrorist attacks in Brussels and offered thoughts and prayers for the families of the victims. Speaking at the movement’s head office in Central London, Danny said: “As the news pours out … Read More
Jean honoured for lifetime of service in Birmingham
Joe Seager 22 March 2016 Picture by Peter Noons A special kiddush was held at Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) to honour member Jean Bonner for her many years of outstanding service. The community made Jean the guest of honour over Shabbat, with warm tributes paid to her by prominent BPS … Read More
Twilight People announces Trans* and Faith Symposium
22 March 2016 Liberal Judaism warmly invites its members to attend the Twilight People Trans* and Faith Symposium at the University of Warwick on Thursday May 5 from 9am until 5pm. The event is open to all and participation is FREE of charge. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich condemns terrorist attacks in Brussels
Rabbi Danny Rich 22 March 2016 The Senior Rabbi and Chief Executive of Liberal Judaism, Rabbi Danny Rich, has condemned this morning’s terrorist attacks in Brussels and offered thoughts and prayers for the families of the victims. Speaking at the movement’s head office in Central London, Danny said: “As the … Read More
Rabbi Richard Jacobi welcomes first grandchild
21 March 2016 Woodford Liberal Synagogue was full to capacity on Shabbat for the baby blessing of Rabbi Richard Jacobi’s first grandchild. Family, friends and congregates gathered for a Purim family service and the ceremony for baby Zachary, whose great-grandfather, Rabbi Harry Jacobi, carried out the blessing. The community’s youth … Read More
Wandering scroll finds its way to Crouch End
21 March 2016 The community at Crouch End Chavurah have welcomed a ‘new’ Torah scroll that is more than 100 years old and travels around the world. Canadian-born sofer Avielah Barclay – the first female Torah scribe for 250 years – visited the community at Shabbat and revealed many interesting … Read More
A special KT celebration at Northwood
21 March 2016 Pictures by Phil Stone A class of 11 teenagers celebrated their Kabbalat Torah at Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue (NPLS) this Shabbat. The youth – three of whom are fourth generation Liberal Jews – took part in the Kabbalat Torah ceremony, which was the culmination of a … Read More