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
Your donations are already making a difference
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky CEO, Liberal Judaism We are just one month on from the biggest fundraiser in Liberal Judaism’s history and there are two things that your donations have made possible: 30 young people are off to LJY-Netzer Machaneh Kadimah summer camp and/or to leadership training camp in the … Read More
Rabbi Alexandra Wright is new President of Liberal Judaism
Rabbi Alexandra Wright has been elected as the new President of Liberal Judaism. The Senior Rabbi at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) since 2004, she was the first woman to lead a major Jewish congregation in the UK. For more than three decades, she has been an inspirational leader within … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich to speak at first ever Limmud Live!
Liberal Judaism Vice President Rabbi Danny Rich will be one of the presenters at the first ever Limmud Live! This new interactive series of events from Limmud seeks to tackle some of the biggest issues in our society and community. The first, taking place on Wednesday 20 July from 7pm … Read More