Read July/August 2022 edition of LJ Today

Jul Aug 2022 LJ Today

The latest edition of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and available in both print and online. It covers our recent fundraising campaign – which saw Liberal Judaism raise more money than ever before – and the flagship Day of Celebration event, where we could finally come … Read More

LJ@120 Creative Competition winners

Rabbi Igor Zinkov presents Creative Competition prize to Anna Dilphy - by Yakir Zur

To celebrate our 120th anniversary, Liberal Judaism launched a Creative Competition. Our winners – including Anna Dilphy (pictured above receiving her prize from Rabbi Igor Zinkov) were announced at the Day of Celebration 2022. You can see and read their wonderful work below: Best Poem: THE WORDS WE PRAY by … Read More

Saturday 2 July: Finchley Progressive Open House Shabbat

Finchley Progressive Synagogue KT students

Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday at Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS). The community’s Kabbalat Torah students (pictured) will be leading a special service to mark their graduation. The group were incredible throughout lockdown, maintaining their studies, friendship links and positivity. As part of the Kabbalat Torah … Read More

Ukraine Community Briefing with Ilya Aizenshtat

WUPJ Ukraine Crisis Fund

This week’s Liberal Judaism Community Briefing will provide an important update on the situation in Ukraine. Taking place this Thursday (30 June) at 8pm, our guest speakers will be Ilya Aizenshtat and Rabbi Igor Zinkov. The call is open to all members of Liberal Judaism. For the Zoom link, please … Read More

Friday July 1: Join our pre-Pride Shabbat Celebration

Pride Shabbat Celebration

Liberal Judaism is delighted to host a pre-Pride Celebration at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue on the evening of Friday 1 July. This very special night of celebration will include readings, poetry, music, and lots of singing. The special guests for the event will be Pink Singers, the longest-running LGBTQI+ choir … Read More

Saturday 25 June: Crouch End Open House Shabbat

Crouch End simcha

The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will be this Saturday (25 June) at Crouch End Chavurah. It will be a double simcha – as the community celebrate the batmitzvah of Lyla Cohen AND 120 years of Liberal Judaism. The service starts at 11am and you can attend in person or … Read More

Friday 17 June: LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at BKY

BKY celebrate Sukkot

The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will be a special online evening service hosted by BKY this Friday (17 June). The evening will start at 18:15 for anyone who would like to join a bit early and chat with the service leader, who will be Rabbi Janet Burden, or with … Read More

LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at Kingston Liberal Synagogue

Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel

The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place on Friday (10 June) at Kingston Liberal Synagogue. Led by Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel (pictured), the service will start at 7pm and will be followed by a Chavurah Supper – where everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian or fish dish … Read More

Join our LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at The Ark

Open House Shabbat - The Ark

The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this weekend (Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June) at The Ark Synagogue in Northwood. The Open House Shabbat initiative will see each Liberal Judaism congregation hold at least one Shabbat during the year, to celebrate our movement’s 120th anniversary, for which … Read More

Thursday 26 May: Day of Celebration bonus session

This Thursday (26 May) night at 8pm, we will be holding a Day of Celebration bonus session via Zoom. We will be joined by Rabbi Lea Mühlstein – one of the senior rabbis of The Ark Synagogue and the International Chair of Arzenu – who will deliver a session entitled … Read More