ONE SHABBAT – the annual weekend that celebrates small Jewish communities and Jews living remotely – will take place on 9/10 September 2022. This year’s theme, taken from the parsha for that week KI TEITSE, is one to strike a chord in small communities everywhere – ‘of neighbours and strangers’. … Read More
Lord Dubs delivers Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture
This year’s Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture was delivered by his friend and fellow campaigner for the rights of refugees Lord (Alf) Dubs. Lord Dubs, a child of the Kindertransport, gave an inspiring speech to more 120 people seated in Southgate Progressive Synagogue or watching online. Speaking from his … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich to speak at first ever Limmud Live!
Liberal Judaism Vice President Rabbi Danny Rich will be one of the presenters at the first ever Limmud Live! This new interactive series of events from Limmud seeks to tackle some of the biggest issues in our society and community. The first, taking place on Wednesday 20 July from 7pm … Read More
Kingston concert raises thousands for Ukraine
Ukrainian folk songs, Yiddish lullabies and songs of resistance all formed part of the programme for a fundraising concert held by Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS). The [rogramme included a number of solo and ensemble pieces performed by KLS members and guest musicians from other local synagogues. An original composition by … Read More
LJ@120 Creative Competition winners
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
Ukraine Community Briefing with Ilya Aizenshtat
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
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
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
THIS SUNDAY: Liberal Judaism Day of Celebration
LJ Day of Celebration: Where Liberal & Judaism Meet Sunday 22 May 2022 09:30-16:30 The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St Johns Wood Road, NW8 7HA Liberal Judaism’s Day of Celebration takes place on Sunday 22 May. * To register to join in person, visit https://tinyurl.com/ydhkfjjj * To register to join … Read More
[Comment] Rabbi Rebecca Birk – why I am a proud Liberal Jew
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