Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (1 October) at 11am with a special service at Kehillah North London to mark both Shabbat Shuva and the start of Black History Month. All visitors and guests are welcome to joint the community for the Open House Shabbat, which … Read More
High Holy Days messages from Liberal Judaism’s leaders
Ruth Seager, Chair of Liberal Judaism: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberal Judaism, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur and well over the fast. I would also like to take this opportunity to say what a … Read More
Liberal Judaism online Rosh Hashanah services
The following Liberal Judaism communities will be streaming their services online over Rosh Hashanah and everyone is welcome to join:Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service – Sunday 25 September: 17:00 – Kingston Liberal Synagogue Streamed via YouTube or Facebook 18:30 – Finchley Progressive Synagogue Streamed via YouTube or Facebook 18:30 – … Read More
Liberal Judaism Annual Memorial Services 2022
Liberal Judaism’s 2022 Annual Memorial services will take place this Sunday (18 September). They will be held at the following times: 10am at Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, led by Rabbi Rachel Benjamin 11am at Edgwarebury Cemetery, led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein 11am at The Liberal Jewish Cemetery, Pound Lane, … Read More
Friday 16 September: ELELS Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Friday (16 September) at 8pm with a special Zoom service hosted by East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS). As the Shabbat before Selichot, and with the focus on the start of the High Holy Days, the service will take time … Read More
Saturday 10 September: Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (10 September) at Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue (BPS). This special service will both celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and ONE SHABBAT – the annual weekend for small Jewish communities and Jews living remotely. BPS Chair David Young said: “We are a … Read More
ELELS rabbi honoured for 100+ blood donations
Rabbi David Hulbert has received a medal for making more than 100 blood donations. The Rabbi Emeritus of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS), David had actually donated 107 pints of blood by the time of his award presentation, as it was postponed for two years due to the … Read More
Saturday 3 September: York Liberal Jewish Community Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (3 September) at York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC). As part of Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary celebrations, YLJC is taking its turn to host a Shabbat morning service with other Liberal communities around the country. Interfaith friends from York have also … Read More
Introducing Phase 3 – for single retired people
By Kathy Shock WHAT on earth is Phase 3? It’s an idea that may have wings if you are interested. Is there a place in Liberal Judaism for single retired people to get together and share some of their enthusiasms? Restaurants, theatre, cinema, opera, travel, walking, meeting for a bring-a-dish, … Read More
Saturday 13 August: Stevenage Liberal Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (13 August) at Stevenage Liberal Synagogue. A special service to celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary, it is open to all to attend in person or watch via Zoom. For address details or the Zoom link, please email office@stevenageliberalsynagogue.org.uk or call … Read More