The new Liberal Judaism lectionary for 5782/83 is available now and can be read/downloaded by clicking here. The lectionary – compiled by Louise Freedman with help from Rabbi David Hulbert – is a guide to the recommended Torah and Haftarah readings for Shabbat, festivals and special shabbatot. This latest version runs … Read More
Passover message from the Co-Chairs of CoLRaC
What a year we have endured, what losses we’ve had and yet what resilience we have built. Twelve months ago, when we were preparing for Passover in lockdown, a virtual Seder felt such a novelty… yet here we are still. There is a difference now – with an end to … Read More
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue’s Purimspiel to remember
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) gave Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich a farewell Purimspiel to remember, as she spends her final year as the community’s Rabbi. Rabbi Tanya has been at NLS for 12 years, having started as a Student Rabbi, and has brought a level of energy, enthusiasm and individuality that has … Read More
Tu Bishvat gifts brighten up festival during lockdown
The Ark Synagogue delivered Tu Bishvat gifts to its most mature members to mark the Jewish New Year for Trees. The plants were distributed in a socially distanced manner by the community’s Care Team, led by Care Coordinator Omar Portillo. One of the recipients was Walter Weg (pictured above receiving … Read More
Comedian Philip Simon to star at LJ Chanukah Party
Comedian Philip Simon has joined the line up of talent at Liberal Judaism’s Last Night Chanukah Party this Thursday (17 December) at 7.15pm. Philip is an award-winning stand up and one of the most sought after comperes and opening/closing acts working on the comedy circuit today. He is also an … Read More
Ritual Reconstructed Revisited – the Chanukah edition
Liberal Judaism is delighted to invite you to take part in an online interdisciplinary symposium which builds and expands upon the successful project Ritual Reconstructed: challenges to disconnection, division and exclusion in the Jewish LGBTQI+ community. Ritual Reconstructed ran between 2014-16 (pictured) with intermittent ‘pop-up’ events in the years since. … Read More
Nominate your LJ Lights – those who have made life better
Liberal Judaism wants to celebrate the members of our community who have lit up our lives in this difficult year. That’s why we have introduced LJ Lights, a special thank you that will take place during our Last Night Chanukah Party and on social media. But we need YOUR nominations to … Read More
BBC star to host Liberal Judaism Chanukah Party
Liberal Judaism’s Last Night Chanukah Party is almost upon us – and we are pleased to announce that BBC Three Counties Radio star Toby Friedner will be the host. Toby, a member of our very own South Bucks Jewish Community, will be joined at the event by Liberal Judaism rabbis, … Read More
Liberal Judaism’s Last Night Chanukah celebration – 17 Dec
Save the date for Liberal Judaism’s Last Night Chanukah celebration on Thursday 17 December. This special fundraising evening will be suitable for all the family. So please come and join us to be entertained and inspired as you connect with Progressive Jews from all around the world – and support … Read More
Watch Women of the Wall’s Sukkot event with Rabbi Lea Mühlstein
Liberal Judaism’s Rabbi Lea Mühlstein was one of seven ushpizot (honoured guests) at Women of the Wall’s special Sukkot event last night. Taking place via Zoom, the event celebrated the female figures who have inspired us. Each guest was asked to pick a Jewish value that was important to them, … Read More