12 January 2016 Rabbi Danny Rich, the senior rabbi of Liberal Judaism and a prison and hospital chaplain, has given an insight into prison life for people of faith. Delivering a speech to the Council of Christians and Jews, and then to Limmud, Danny discussed what prison chaplaincy, as he … Read More
South Bucks – an emotional farewell
11 January 2016 South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) held a special Shabbat service to say farewell (but decidedly not goodbye) to their rabbi of nine years – Rabbi Rachel Benjamin The service was created and led by the current, and three retired, chairs the community, who also gave their own … Read More
South Bucks – an emotional farewell
11 January 2016 South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) held a special Shabbat service to say farewell (but decidedly not goodbye) to their rabbi of nine years – Rabbi Rachel Benjamin The service was created and led by the current, and three retired, chairs the community, who also gave their own … Read More
Join the Twilight People youth radio project
8th January 2016 Twilight People, Liberal Judaism’s ground-breaking diversity project, is looking for a group of 16-25 year olds to put together a new audio installation in association with Roundhouse Radio and SOAS Radio. The work will be exclusively available for the opening of the Twilight People touring exhibition, Stories … Read More
Unique programme of words and music to commemorate HMD
8th January 2016 The Liberal Jewish Synagogue is hosting an extraordinary programme of words and music to commemorate National Holocaust Memorial Day. The event, titled Leaves from the Tree of Life – Blätter vom Baum des Lebens, will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Sunday January 24. The special evening of … Read More
Away from home: conferences and Kallah
Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein 1 January 2016 This year will see two important conferences held in the UK – that of the European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ) in April in London and then the Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend in Solihull in July. Both are opportunities to meet Jews from … Read More
LJY-Netzer – Top 5 Landmarks in 2015
1st January 2016 Liberal Judaism’s youth movement, LJY-Netzer, has enjoyed a year to remember – with ground-breaking campaigns, innovative education and incredible events, tours and camps. Below, we pick out five key LJY-Netzer moments from 2015: 1. A new route for Kayitz Netzer Europe Tour http://www.thejc.com/community/community-life/145092/netzer-tour-takes-teens-cable-street-croatia LJY-Netzer’s summer Europe Tour, … Read More
Liberal Judaism in the press – Top 5 Stories
1st January 2016 The last year has seen the profile of Liberal Judaism rise higher than ever. Our communities, rabbis and members have been featured on TV and radio, as well as in print and online press – covering national, regional and religious publications. Here are five of our favourite … Read More
Liberal Judaism – Top 5 Moments in 2015
21st December 2015 Whether it was campaigning for refugees, coming together at the Day of Celebration or exploring Judaism in new and innovative ways, 2015 was another year of highs for our national movement, communities and members. Below we look back at five key moments from the past 12 months: … Read More
Progressive Judaism teaching seminars set for London and Leeds
12th December 2015 The Liberal Judaism Learning Network and Movement For Reform Judaism Eits Chinuch (Tree of Learning) have teamed up to put on two seminars for teachers and assistants in January. Taking place in Leeds on Sunday January 3 from 10.30am–3.30pm, and London on Sunday January 10 from 2pm–5.30pm, … Read More