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
Meet our new Membership Manager – Dan Kyle
Please give a warm Liberal Judaism welcome to our new Membership Manager Dan Kyle. Dan will be working closely alongside you – our communities – to fulfil our shared objectives and ensure that all congregations have the Liberal Judaism support they need. Dan said: “I am here to support you … Read More
Watch Rabbi Charley Baginsky on BBC One
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky was on this weekend’s episode of Sunday Morning Live on BBC One. The popular faith, ethics and current affairs show has returned for a new series and Charley was joined by comedian Aatif Nawaz at the very start of the show to review the … Read More
[Video] Become an LJ Ambassador
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky CEO of Liberal Judaism On 19 and 20 June 2022, Liberal Judaism is aiming to raise £500,000 so that we can continue to ensure that everyone has a home for their Jewish story – and we need your help! Recent times, especially the last two … Read More
Statement on Ukraine and details of how you can help
The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors notes the bombing, by the Russian Army, which killed five people and which took place near to Babyn Yar on 1 March 2022, the site of one of the largest mass murders of the Holocaust. In just two days, in September 1941, 34,000 … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on Ukraine
As leaders of Liberal Judaism, we join all those who condemn the unprovoked attack by Russia on the democratic Republic of Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all of the citizens of Ukraine and particularly the members of the many Progressive Jewish communities across the country. Our thoughts and prayers … Read More