Suffolk Liberal Jewish Community (SLJC) held their Chanukah Celebration in the Mayor’s Parlour in Ipswich Town Hall as guests of the Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor John Cook. It is now a tradition that, each year, the Mayor hosts this joyous gathering for SLJC members and guests from across the local … Read More
SBJC brings Chanukah to National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor
The members of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) were joined by Lord Rothschild as they celebrated Chanukah in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor – a Rothschild home bequeathed to the National Trust. This celebration of a Jewish festival was a likely first for the National Trust and a unique occasion … Read More
Dame Maureen Lipman leads LJS Multi-Faith Chanukah
Dame Maureen Lipman was the keynote speaker at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) Multi-Faith Chanukah Celebration. Now in its 13th year, the annual event brings together faith leaders from London’s different religions – including the Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Jain communities – to celebrate Chanukah and light the menorah. Around … Read More
Join us for Chanukah Rocks + Clifford’s Tower event
Join Liberal Judaism this Sunday (18 December) for two first night of Chanukah events. At Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS), the Friday Night Rock Service Band will be playing a special Chanukah Rocks service. This family friendly event is open to everyone – so bring the kids, bring the grandparents and … Read More
LJ rabbis on the AJEX Annual Remembrance Parade and Ceremony
The AJEX Annual Remembrance Parade and Ceremony at the Cenotaph on Sunday 20 November is a key event in the Jewish calendar. It is where all parts of our community come together to honour and remember the thousands of Jewish service members who served and fought for our freedom. Many … Read More
Get your Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend tickets
The Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend takes place from Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May 2023 at the Staverton Park Hotel in Daventry. Tickets are on sale NOW – just click here to book. Read on to find out more about this very special event: This year, as we celebrated our … Read More
Join us on Sunday 23 October for the LJ@120 Bike Ride
The LJ@120 Bike Ride will take place on Sunday 23 October. Originally postponed due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the new date has been scheduled for after the High Holy Days and Sukkot so as many as people as possible are able to join us. The … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Bike Ride and Picnic
To celebrate 120 years of Liberal Judaism, we are inviting you to join our LJ Bike Ride and Picnic on Sunday 11 September. Those already registered to take part include The Ark Synagogue’s Rabbi Aaron Goldstein and Liberal Judaism Chair Ruth Seager. The cycle will take place in Regents Park, … Read More
Save the date: ONE SHABBAT on 9/10 September
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