29 November 2018 Liberal Judaism’s latest oral history project will examine the revolutionary heritage of our movement, from its inception in the early 1900s to the present day. Lily’s Legacy: The Radical History and Heritage of Liberal Judaism in Britain will research, document, map and showcase more than 115 years … Read More
An evening celebrating Liberal Judaism’s youth movement
28 November 2018 More than 140 people attended the first Liberal Judaism fundraising dinner for a generation as our movement seeks to build for the future. Guests were able to enjoy the splendour of Goldsmiths’ Hall and a fascinating insight into leadership from guest speaker Julia Middleton, CEO and Founder … Read More
Liberal and Reform Judaism safeguarding training
27 November 2018 Liberal Judaism has made a renewed commitment to safeguarding and is working alongside Reform Judaism to offer training for trustees, employees and members of all our congregations. Training events were held at the end of November and attended by representatives of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, Ealing Liberal … Read More
An uplifting day of music south of the river
14 November 2018 Jewish communities from across London gathered at Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) for a day of singing and cake eating. Led by Rebekka Wedell, director of music for KLS, the day saw members of South London, Wimbledon, North West Surrey and other synagogues join together to learn music … Read More
Liberal Jews help Mitzvah Day get underway
13 November 2018 Members of Liberal Judaism communities have entertained the elderly, cooked for the homeless and educated the next generation as Britain’s biggest faith based day of social action has got underway. Mitzvah Day itself is on Sunday November 18 but many projects take place in the week prior. … Read More
Join our next teacher training day
8 November 2018 The next joint Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism teacher training day will take place on Sunday 6 January at Alyth Synagogue in Golders Green. The event gives teachers and assistants in Progressive cheders/religion schools the chance to invest in their own Jewish learning and teaching skills, while … Read More
Liberal Judaism supports a real Living Wage
5 November 2018 Liberal Judaism’s leadership and rabbis have reinforced our movement’s call for a real Living Wage, as part of Living Wage Week which begins today. Our movement and synagogues are Living Wage employers for both employees and contractors and will be implementing today’s increase to £9 an hour … Read More
Special reception will display YOUR youth movement stories
1 November 2018 Liberal Judaism will be hosting a special reception before this year’s Fundraising Dinner, displaying the photos and stories of people who have graduated from our youth movement. And whether you knew it as LJY-Netzer, ULPSNYC-Netzer or FLPJYG – we want your stories to be a part of … Read More
Lehrhaus on the Road: Next stop South London
31 October 2018 South London Liberal Synagogue will be the next to host Leo Baeck College’s Lehrhaus on the Road series – as Europe’s preeminent institution of Progressive Jewish learning brings its acclaimed adult education programme into synagogues. Rabbi Professor Jonathan Magonet will be running a four week course entitled … Read More
Ba’alei Tefillah group enjoy learning weekend
24 October 2018 Twelve participants from nine Liberal communities gathered in Birmingham for three days of intensive learning as part of Liberal Judaism’s celebrated Ba’alei Tefillah course. The two year-long programme, currently in its fifth cohort, trains lay leaders to conduct prayer services in their communities. Those taking part learn … Read More