LJY-Netzer, the youth movement of Liberal Judaism, has announced its three Movement Workers for 5784 – Mia Bogod, Mia Harris and Hannah Gellman. They will start at the end of the summer, after a period working alongside our current youth leadership team of Sophie Leapman, Jess Mindel and Joe Shotton. … Read More
Rabbi Harry Jacobi Memorial Lecture – Restoring Kindness
The fourth Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture will take place on Sunday 26 March 2023 from 2.30-4.00pm at Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS). Members and friends of Liberal Judaism can attend for free in person or via Zoom. To book, please email office@sps.uk.com. This year’s lecture will be given by … Read More
TONIGHT: Former Israeli Ambassador in conversation
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue will host a special event on Thursday 2 February, at 7pm, with former Israeli Ambassador Daniel Taub. He will be in conversation with Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky – answering questions about this most difficult moment for Diaspora and Progressive Jewish relations … Read More
World Union seeks lay leader nominations
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is now inviting nominations for its next leadership cycle, and is seeking individuals who: are passionate about building diverse, international Progressive Jewish communities. are experienced in programming or synagogue life in a WUPJ region. are interested and experienced in one of WUPJ’s key strategic areas, including education, … Read More
Community Briefing with the Board of Deputies
We have a special Liberal Judaism Community Briefing at 8pm tonight – when we will be joined by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Liberal Judaism needs more of our communities to consider joining the Board – so that our voice is raised up and heard even louder. The … Read More
Community Briefing: Mitzvah Day 2022
We have a special Liberal Judaism Community Briefing at 8pm tonight – when we will be joined by Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond. Stuart will speak about the plans for this year’s Mitzvah Day – which will take place on and around Sunday 20 November – and introduce its theme … Read More
Community Briefing: So you want to be a rabbi?
If you’ve got a burning desire, or a few first thoughts, about becoming a rabbi, then our Community Briefing this Thursday (20 October) night at 8pm is the perfect chance to find out more. We will be joined by Rabbi Anna Wolfson (pictured) – the Rabbinic Admissions Adviser of Leo … Read More
Liberal Judaism at Westminster Abbey Trees of Life service
Liberal Judaism had a number of representatives at today’s Trees of Life service to honour those who died and served the community in the Covid-19 pandemic, held at Westminster Abbey. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, pictured above with other faith leaders, gave a ‘blessing of the saplings’, which you … Read More
Liberal Judaism Vice President pays Lords tribute to the Queen
Baroness (Gillian) Merron of Lincoln, a Vice President of Liberal Judaism, has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords. Speaking on behalf of our movement, she praised the Queen’s devoted service and read out part of the remembrance prayer said in Liberal synagogues this … Read More
Call for urgent action on the cost of living crisis
Liberal Judaism has joined with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to call on the government to take urgent action to bridge the cost of living gap faced by the lowest income families. The call responds to a report, written by poverty expert and … Read More