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
Liberal Jews feature in new book and JW3 event
Liberal Jews including our movement’s CEO, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, feature in a new book titled What Does a Jew Look Like? Written by Leo Baeck College Senior Lecturer Keith Kahn-Harris, the book will launch with a panel discussion at JW3 on Monday 11 April. The panel will include Keith and … Read More
Join LJ Day of Celebration Community Briefing
Tonight (Thursday 10 March) at 8pm we will be hosting a very special Community Briefing on Liberal Judaism’s flagship event of the year – the Day of Celebration. We will be joined by the Co-Chairs of the event’s organising committee – Rabbi Igor Zinkov (pictured) and Susanne Szal, a member … Read More
Memorial Service for Rosita Rosenberg – Sunday 20 March
Join us for a Memorial Service for Rosita Rosenberg on Sunday 20 March 2022 at 3pm at The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE). The service will be followed by afternoon tea and a chance to share your memories of “our Rosita”. You are invited to attend either in person or via … 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
An Evening with Anna Turns, author of Go Toxic Free
The Ark Synagogue are hosting a special event at 6.30pm tonight (Monday) with Anna Turns, the author of Go Toxic Free: Easy and Sustainable Ways to Reduce Chemical Pollution. Go Toxic Free is a vital guide to help us all make important changes to our lifestyles and consumption to help … Read More
Join our Community Briefing with KeshetUK
Liberal Judaism’s Community Briefings are back for 2022 – starting on Thursday 20 January. We will be joined by Dalia Fleming, Executive Director of KeshetUK, who will talk to us about about the current Government consultation on banning ‘conversion therapy’ practices. KeshetUK has put together some support and guidance on … Read More
Lily’s Legacy comes to a close with two great events
Lily’s Legacy has drawn to a close with the London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) proudly accepting its archive collection. The project, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, documents Liberal Judaism’s radical history, inspired by founder Lily Montagu. A core team of volunteers, led by former Rainbow Pilgrims project … Read More
Launching LJY-Netzer’s Machaneh Shamayim spring camp
Liberal Judaism and LJY-Netzer are pleased to announce that in 2022 we are launching Machaneh Shamayim… an amazing new spring camp for those aged 8-15! There is no better way to enjoy your school holiday than on Machaneh Shamayim. It will be five days and four nights of non-stop fun … Read More
Join Pride Shabbat at ELELS on Friday 11 February
AN LGBTQI+ Pride Shabbat will take place at East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) on Friday 11 February. A Shabbat service, open to all, will be led by Rabbi Richard Jacobi and followed by a communal meal. The event is being co-hosted with the Aliz group – which was … Read More