Liberal Judaism is delighted to support the ONE Shabbat for Small Communities, being run by the Jewish Small Communities Network (JSCN). Taking place on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September, it will give individuals and small communities around the UK the chance to come together and share Shabbat. Elements will … Read More
Sign up for Dignity in Dying event with Baroness Meacher
Liberal Judaism will be hosting a very special In Conversation online event with Rabbi Danny Rich and Baroness Molly Meacher. Taking place at 8pm this Sunday (June 20), it will focus on the topic of assisted dying and the new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying of which Liberal Judaism … Read More
Education Hub: Expanding the Conversation on Israel
The next term of Liberal Judaism’s popular Education Hub will run from 23 June to 21 July with the title Finding the Liberal Jewish Voice: Expanding the Conversation on Israel. The sessions have been put together after feedback from Liberal Judaism members who want to learn more about the Israel-Palestine … Read More
BKY to hold fundraiser starring popular Klezmer duo
Tickets are now on sale for a special-fundraising concert for BKY (Beit Klal Yisrael). Taking place on Sunday 6 June at 7.30pm, the event will feature Klezmer act Polina & Merlin. The duo bring the music of Eastern European Jews to a special place, by deferring to traditions but also … Read More
Liberal leaders join new WUPJ President on the World stage
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis, including Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky, will address delegates from more than 50 countries at The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) Connections 2021 event. The first WUPJ conference in four years, it has the theme of Facing Our Jewish Future Together. Highlights will include the … Read More
Inclusion agenda at the heart of LJ Biennial Weekend
Liberal Judaism’s leaders vowed to expand and enhance our movement’s inclusion agenda, even when it rouses passionate opposition, at the flagship Biennial Weekend. Held online with the theme of Breaking Down Walls, a succession of speakers from both within and outside the movement looked at the issue of inclusion from … Read More
Stephen Bush to speak on racial inclusivity at Biennial 2021
Stephen Bush, the Chair of the Board of Deputy’s Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community, will speak at the Liberal Judaism Biennial 2021. Making his first conference appearance since the publication of the Commission’s report, Stephen will be in conversation with Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) Chair Tamara Joseph. … Read More
Liberal Judaism Biennial 2021 programme in full
Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce the full programme of incredible speakers and sessions for Biennial 2021: Breaking Down Walls. Our flagship event takes place online from Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May. It is open and accessible to all – and promises to be welcoming, interesting and ultimately … Read More
Liberal Judaism CEO to speak at Virtual Parliament Iftar
Liberal Judaism Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky will take part in a Virtual Parliament Iftar event alongside other senior faith leaders and MPs. Organised by the Dialogue Society, the event – entitled Rekindling the Community Spirit – will take place tomorrow (Thursday 22 April) from 7pm. It can be … Read More
Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut 2021 events
Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of commemoration and celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, featuring an incredible range of speakers and a chance to sing together. Part one of our Yom HaAtzmaut event will take place on Wednesday 14 April … Read More