By Joe Seager Ilana Davis, of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS), and her partner, Olivia Dyke, have given the community another reason to celebrate by getting married. The two first met when they were students at the University of Birmingham in 2013, with their friendship growing into love. They said: “We … Read More
Are you doing Mitzvah Day? Send us your photos!
This weekend sees Mitzvah Day – the UK’s biggest faith-based day of social action – taking place. Liberal Judaism congregations up and down the country will be involved – cooking, collecting, gardening, tidying, knitting, baking, card-making and so much more to help those who are vulnerable and build stronger local … Read More
Liberal communities earn EcoSynagogue Audit Awards
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS), Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) and Oxford Jewish Congregation (OJC) were among 14 Jewish communities honoured at the first ever EcoSynagogue Audit Awards. The Awards celebrate the synagogues who are doing the most in their communities to help combat the climate emergency. To qualify, a … Read More
Birmingham’s bumper toast to mainstay Frank
By Joe Seager A landmark birthday kiddush for Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) President Frank Maxwell was held… a year after it was meant to happen. Plans to celebrate Frank’s 85th birthday last year were side-lined by Covid-19, with restrictions preventing services being held in shul. So, instead, a celebration took … Read More
Liberal Judaism communities prepare for EcoShabbat
This weekend is EcoShabbat and Jewish communities around the country will be taking part. At The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) Sunday Hub, the children are just some of those who have been busy preparing for a busy weekend. Classes have been looking at the ethical principle of bal tashchit (do … Read More
Read the Nov/Dec 2021 edition of LJ Today
The new issue of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and once more is packed full of news, reviews and photos. This latest issue includes: 📣 Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky on how you can help shape LJ’s vision and success as we enter our movement’s … Read More
Join our Community Briefing with Mitzvah Day CEO
Liberal Judaism’s next online Community Briefing takes place tonight (Thursday 28 October) at 8pm and will focus on Mitzvah Day. We are delighted to be joined by Mitzvah Day CEO Georgina Bye for the evening. Georgina is keen to hear all about your community’s plans for the UK’s biggest faith-based … Read More
LJS Kristallnacht Commemoration with Sir Anish Kapoor
On the evening of Tuesday 9 November, from 7-8pm, you are invited to join The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) to mark the 25th anniversary of the dedication service for the LJS Shoah Memorial and commemorate the November Pogrom of 9 November 1938. The event will take place in-person at the … Read More
Community Briefing with Israeli youth charity Shanti House
Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce a special Community Briefing with Mariuma Ben Yosef, the founder of Shanti House, on Thursday 21 October at 8pm. The event is open to all, via Zoom, and will give everyone a chance to hear about this amazing Israeli organisation and Mariuma’s own inspiring … Read More
Rabbi Leah Jordan inaugurated at Kehillah North London
Kehillah North London held an inauguration service and celebratory kiddush to officially welcome Rabbi Leah Jordan as the community’s new minister. Although Leah joined Kehillah last year, a welcome ceremony had to be postponed due to the pandemic. Taking place this Shabbat, the inauguration was attended by local community leaders, … Read More