Progressive Judaism will play a key role in Britain’s Weekend of Commemoration to mark the one-year anniversary of 7 October. Following memorial Shabbat prayers and services within our communities on Saturday 5 October, members from around the country are invited to attend a memorial event in Central London on Sunday … Read More
Focus on diversity as Jewish Living Experience comes to Salford
Liberal Judaism Officer Owen Power and community campaigner Pete Simms brought the Jewish Living Experience Exhibition to Salford, in Greater Manchester. The Board of Deputies’ mobile travelling roadshow helps to educate non-Jews about the Jewish way of life and enables visitors to gain an insight into Judaism as a living … Read More
Jewish Living Experience Exhibition comes to Essex
Two Progressive Jews helped to bring the Jewish Living Experience Exhibition to Chelmsford, Essex, for the first time. Hanan Charles and Progressive Judaism’s Head of Communications Simon Rothstein – both of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue – are part of the team who ran the week-long Board of Deputies exhibition … Read More
Statement in support of March Against Antisemitism and the Board of Deputies
The march yesterday in support of the Jewish community and against antisemitism was a wonderful expression of people coming together. We were delighted to see thousands of Progressive Jews marching alongside those from across our community and allies of all faiths and none. However, there has also been some unfair … Read More
Progressive Jewish leaders meet with Met Police
Progressive Judaism CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy met with the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard. They said: “It was good to join with other Jewish organisations to hear from the police about the extraordinary work that they are doing to keep our communities around the UK … Read More
Community Briefing with the Board of Deputies
We have a special Liberal Judaism Community Briefing at 8pm tonight – when we will be joined by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Liberal Judaism needs more of our communities to consider joining the Board – so that our voice is raised up and heard even louder. The … Read More
LJ CEO attends Labour Friends of Israel lunch with Sir Keir Starmer
Liberal Judaism was proud to be recognised as an important voice in the on-going conversation around antisemitism on the left at today’s Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) lunch with Sir Keir Starmer. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky sat on the top table at the event alongside the Labour leader, … Read More
Board of Deputies’ Condolence Book for HRH Prince Philip
A letter from Liberal Judaism President, Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein, forms part of the Board of Deputies’ Condolence Book for HRH Prince Philip. The Book, which features contributions from the entire Jewish community, was this week sent to Buckingham Palace. You can read it in full here. Andrew’s words, for … Read More
Stephen Bush to speak on racial inclusivity at Biennial 2021
Stephen Bush, the Chair of the Board of Deputy’s Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community, will speak at the Liberal Judaism Biennial 2021. Making his first conference appearance since the publication of the Commission’s report, Stephen will be in conversation with Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) Chair Tamara Joseph. … Read More
LJS to host racism talk from Stephen Bush (24 Nov)
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) is hosting the last in its series of talks on the theme of racism tomorrow (Tuesday 24 November) from 8.15pm-9.30pm via Zoom. Open to all members and friends of Liberal Judaism, the session will see Stephen Bush (pictured) present the findings of the Board of … Read More