This is an extract from the sermon given by Rabbi Alexandra Wright, President of Liberal Judaism, at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) on Rosh Hashanah morning 5784: It has taken nearly 120 years to bring together Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism in a step that surprised, but also uplifted, us … Read More
Why Progressive Judaism exists by Rabbi Richard Jacobi
This sermon was given by Rabbi Richard Jacobi at East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) on Erev Rosh Hashanah 5784: When we welcomed in the new year and announced its number, 5784, I’m pretty sure that no-one here thought that we were stating that the world is celebrating its … Read More
Read September/October 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. In this jam-packed issue you will read about York’s first rabbi in 800 years, the Friday Night Rock Service’s 10th anniversary tour, our EcoJudaism Award winners and LJY-Netzer’s Israel … Read More
Liberal Judaism Annual Memorial Services 2023
Liberal Judaism’s 2023 Annual Memorial Services will take place on the following dates: Sunday 3 September at 11am: Western Cemetery Cheshunt Sunday 10 September at midday: JJBS Cemetery Cheshunt Sunday 10 September at 1.30pm: Edgwarebury Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein Sunday 10 September at 3.15pm: Golders Green Crematorium, officiated … Read More
Liberal Judaism Lectionary 5784/85
The new Liberal Judaism lectionary for 5784/85 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 … Read More