1 July 2016 Rabbi Danny Rich, Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, has made a number of media appearances over the last few days talking regarding Jeremy Corbyn’s comments at the launch of the anti-Semitism report yesterday. Jeremy Corbyn’s comment at the Labour Party anti-Semitism report launch, which paralleled Israel and Islamic … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich statement on Labour Party anti-Semitism report launch
Rabbi Danny Rich 30 June 2016 Whilst I have never believed that the Labour Party is institutionally anti-Semitic, in May I called for an independent report because the bizarre comments of Ken Livingstone and anecdotal evidence of rhetoric that sailed very close to anti-Semitism – and the perception amongst many … Read More
Statement from Rabbi Danny Rich on the attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport
Rabbi Danny Rich 29 June 2016 Once again the world wakes up to another attack on innocent travellers – this time returning home to, or preparing to leave from, an airport in Turkey. Terrorism, the intimidation and murder of innocent civilians going about their daily tasks, is the modern scourge, … Read More
Brexit: Now we must avoid narrow nationalism
Rabbi Danny Rich 24 June 2016 The Jewish Chronicle Whether you were a Brexiter or part of the large minority who voted Remain, you participated in an historic moment – certainly in the story of the United Kingdom, and possibly of greater significance for the future structure of Europe. … Read More
LJ Rabbinic Conference goes on the road
18 June 2016 Liberal Judaism’s Rabbinic Conference – the monthly meeting where LJ’s rabbis discuss pressing issues, learn from each other and provide collegiate support – is now being held around the UK. The first meeting in this new initiative took place at Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue … Read More
A response to the brutal murder of Jo Cox MP
Rabbi Alexandra Wright 17 June 2016 For Liberal Jews, the Torah portion this week opens with the instruction to light the seven-branch candlestick, the menorah ‘to give light at the front of the lampstand.’ In the wake of the brutal and horrific murder of Jo Cox Member of … Read More
Celebrating a year of success at Patron’s Dinner
14 June 2016 Rabbi Danny Rich, the senior rabbi of Liberal Judaism, hailed a successful year for the movement when addressing the 12th Annual Council of Patrons’ Dinner. Taking place at The House of Lords, Danny outlined how money donated by Patrons is used for three agreed purposes: to raise … Read More
Benjamin Netanyahu & Jewish leaders condemn Orlando mass-shooting
Sandy Rashty 14 June 2016 The Jewish Chronicle Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the terror attack at a lesbian and gay nightclub in Orlando, which left 49 people dead and 53 injured in the early hours of Sunday morning. In a statement after the mass-shooting at the Pulse club, … Read More
Keynote speakers announced for Liberal Judaism Biennial
7 June 2016 Award-winning writer and broadcaster Cole Moreton, Guardian journalist Jessica Elgot and Imam Sayed Ali Razawi will all take part in the Liberal Judaism Biennial Conference. The Biennial, which takes place from July 1-3 at The St Johns Hotel in the Midlands, is the biggest Liberal … Read More
LJ president at Archbishop’s interfaith reception
28 May 2016 Liberal Judaism president Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein represented the movement at The Archbishop of Canterbury’s interfaith reception last week. Held in the gardens of Lambeth Palace, it was attended by representatives of all branches of Judaism, including Orthodox Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, and many other … Read More