The new Liberal Judaism lectionary for 5783/84 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
22/23 July: Birmingham Progressive Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of 120th Anniversary Open House Shabbats continues this Friday and Saturday with two special services at Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS). An alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service begins at 6.30pm on Friday 22 July and will be followed by a chavurah supper where everyone brings a dish to share. … Read More
Read July/August 2022 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and available in both print and online. It covers our recent fundraising campaign – which saw Liberal Judaism raise more money than ever before – and the flagship Day of Celebration event, where we could finally come … Read More
Saturday 2 July: Finchley Progressive Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday at Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS). The community’s Kabbalat Torah students (pictured) will be leading a special service to mark their graduation. The group were incredible throughout lockdown, maintaining their studies, friendship links and positivity. As part of the Kabbalat Torah … Read More
Statement on Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade is a devastating blow to justice and the prioritisation of one section of religious belief over another. This formulation of a law which regulates women and their bodies should bring fear to us all, not just for this moment but what … Read More
Ukraine Community Briefing with Ilya Aizenshtat
This week’s Liberal Judaism Community Briefing will provide an important update on the situation in Ukraine. Taking place this Thursday (30 June) at 8pm, our guest speakers will be Ilya Aizenshtat and Rabbi Igor Zinkov. The call is open to all members of Liberal Judaism. For the Zoom link, please … Read More
Friday July 1: Join our pre-Pride Shabbat Celebration
Liberal Judaism is delighted to host a pre-Pride Celebration at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue on the evening of Friday 1 July. This very special night of celebration will include readings, poetry, music, and lots of singing. The special guests for the event will be Pink Singers, the longest-running LGBTQI+ choir … Read More