By Kohenet Yael Esther Tischler Student Rabbi As the air turns cold and the days darken, Yelala invites you to warm yourself around a hearth of ancestral wisdom and community. We return to the Cottage in the Woods, this time guided by the light and shadow of the moon herself. … Read More
Watch our live event on antisemitism with top authors
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) are hosting a free online event titled Antisemitism: Why Does It Persist? Taking place on Thursday night from 7.30pm, you can watch live on Facebook or YouTube. The guest speakers will be the Rev Bruce Thompson – author of Echoes of Contempt: … Read More
Liberal Judaism rabbis meet with the President of Israel
It was a great honour for Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky and The Ark Synagogue’s Rabbi Lea Mühlstein to meet with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, today. The President reaffirmed his commitment to the centrality of the relationship with the UK and with all denominations of Judaism. We … 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
John Kampfner to deliver Lionel Blue Lecture 2021
The journalist and author John Kampfner will deliver Leo Baeck College’s annual Lionel Blue Lecture, to honour the memory of one of Britain’s best-loved Progressive rabbis and raise much-needed funds for the College. John will be in conversation with author and sociologist Dr Keith Kahn-Harris on topics including UK politics, … Read More
[Course] Forgotten Lives: Jewish Women Through The Ages
Liberal Judaism, in partnership with its synagogues, is proud to present a new online course starting next week (Wednesday 13 October), which will explore the many different contributions that Jewish women have made through the ages. Running as part of the Liberal Judaism Education Hub, sessions are designed to stand … Read More
Baroness Neuberger to deliver Harry Jacobi Lecture
Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE will deliver the Second Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture. One of Britain’s most famous rabbis, and a former President of Liberal Judaism, she will speak on the topic of ‘Why Antisemitism Matters’. The lecture will take a look at the reluctance of various authorities … Read More
Launching the Honeycomb Project for volunteer training
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the palate and a cure for the body.” (Proverbs 16:24) Volunteers play a big role in all of our communities, including in care teams where they dedicate their time and energy to support members who are in need. Many of our volunteers … Read More
Lily’s Legacy events and activities this autumn
Liberal Judaism’s groundbreaking Lily’s Legacy Project (LLP) keeps going strong. After a successful launch of the Lily’s Legacy Education Toolkit for schools/chederim at the Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend, the team is excited to announce a number of inspiring events and activities this autumn. With Covid restrictions having eased off, the … Read More
Join The Pilgrimage with Yelala this Elul (10 Aug – 26 Sep)
By Kohenet Yael Esther Tischler Student Rabbi (Leo Baeck College) In the heat of summer, a journey begins towards the renewal of autumn, bringing the nourishment of rain and new beginnings. As a community, we make a pilgrimage through this season, following in the ways of our ancestors, who would … Read More