By Rabbi Rebecca Birk I wasn’t born into Liberal Judaism. I have truly chosen it for me, and then of course for my family. My parents, who were Orthodox, even chose it too. There are so many reasons why I admire the lineage of proud, curious Jews who wanted their … Read More
ENTER NOW: Liberal Judaism Creative Competition
Twenty years ago, Liberal Judaism celebrated its centenary. As a part of the celebration, there was a competition of sermons delivered by lay leaders, a display of Torah covers and Judaica and many other ways for communities to be involved. So this, year as we celebrate our milestone 120th anniversary, … Read More
May/June 2022 LJ Today – back in print
Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and we are delighted to have begun delivering physical copies again. After two years of being online only, due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, this latest edition is back in print and being posted out to synagogues and communities today. … Read More
TONIGHT: Yom Ha’Atzmaut event with Daniel Taub
Liberal Judaism and Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) invite you to a special event to mark Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. We have been able to arrange this at short notice thanks to a last minute opportunity for us to be joined by former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub. … Read More
Ark concert raises more £2,000 to help Ukraine
The Ark Synagogue’s musicians and singers were able to perform together for the first time in more than two years, as the community united for a benefit concert to help its twin communities in Ukraine. The Ark has been twinned with Progressive congregations in Lviv and Lutsk since 2017. Before … Read More
LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at ELELS this Saturday (2 Apr )
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this Saturday (2 April) at East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS). The Open House Shabbat initiative sees each Liberal Judaism congregation hold at least one Shabbat during the year, to celebrate our movement’s 120th anniversary, for which they will open … Read More
Find out more about The Wellspring Project
At tonight’s Liberal Judaism Community Briefing, we will be joined by Rabbi Miriam Berger, who will be talking to us about The Wellspring Project. The Wellspring Project was initiated in 2018 as the Mikveh Project UK. It aims to build a centre for wellbeing in Barnet, North London, with immersion … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree to host Purim Eco-Event
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) will host a Purim Eco-Event with Benita Matofska – founder of the charity The People Who Share. The event will take place this Motzei Shabbat (evening of Saturday 12 March). TLSE’s Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich will lead a Havdalah ceremony, followed by a conversation on the … Read More
Mar/Apr 2022 LJ Today – become an LJ Ambassador
Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and is a special edition marking the start of our movement’s 120th anniversary celebrations. Inside you will read how you can help with our big fundraising drive. For 36 hours, beginning on Sunday 19 June, we will seek to raise £500,000. … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky on 120 years of Liberal Judaism
This weekend saw the first LJ@120 Open House Shabbat take place at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). Liberal Judaism’s rabbis gave speeches outlining the history and achievements of the last 120 years, which concluded with Chief Executive Rabbi Charley Baginsky reflecting on our movement’s past, present and future. You can … Read More