Ba’alei Tefillah is Liberal Judaism’s lay leadership programme, training members so that they can lead all aspects of a service in their community – including reading from the Torah and delivering a sermon.
 
From its origins, Liberal Judaism has always celebrated the partnership of a professional rabbinate and committed lay men and women. The movement is committed to strengthening local communities by nurturing the skills and commitment of individuals.
 
Since 2010, the Ba’alei Tefillah programme has given participants the opportunity to meet and work with fellow Liberal Jews from all over the UK, to study and discuss the rich tradition and meaning of Jewish liturgy and its role in modern Jewish communities.
 
Participants learn about the essential elements of the Jewish prayer service and speaking confidently in front of others, as well as ways in which they can serve their communities as informed and engaged members.
 
The course includes a mix of distance learning, group get-togethers and a summer residential retreat.
 
Please email Sandra Kviat for more details.

The LJ Learning Network was created in 2013 as a response to the need of community educators for training, networking, and sharing of resources and experiences in our movement.

On this background we have run a plethora of seminars for everyone involved in children’s learning on subjects like: Safeguarding, Learning Disabilities, especially autism, creative curricula, sensitive teenage Holocaust education, Israel and Hebrew. The seminars are suitable for all levels of teaching experience.

We currently run a yearly educators seminar together with MRJ, as well as providing curricula, and support for headteachers and chedarim.

In addition, we share external courses which may be of interest to Jewish educators:
Teaching Animation
BimBam are offering their first ever professional development course to teach Jewish educators stop motion animation and how to bring it into the classroom. The free, self-paced online course means you can take the course whenever and wherever you want.
Click here to be notified when the programme launches.

If you would like support, have an idea or would like to get involved please contact our Education Consultant.

Melton
Mondays or Wednesdays, Weekly
6 September – 13 June 2018
7 – 9:30pm
Central London locations
£350 progressive synagogue members | £400 non-members / non-progressive synagogue members (subsidies available)
Adult learning for the wondering Jew. Melton is one of the most important pluralist adult Jewish offerings in the world and Liberal Judaism is pleased to be working the the Lyons Learning Project to bring it to students in the heart of London.
The first year of the course includes: Rhythms and Purposes of Jewish Living. The second year includes: Ethics and ‘Crossroads’ (history).
The course runs in two venues so you can choose the evening and location which works for you.
Click here for details
 
The Learning Circle
Various dates and times
September 2017 – July 2018
Liberal Jewish Synagogue, London
Free for LJS members | £10 per session | £90 per term (Please check brochure for prices of non-LJS classes)
A range of adult education programmes from both the Liberal Jewish Synagogue and partners including special one-off programmes.
Click here for details and to apply
 
West Central Liberal Synagogue Beginner’s Hebrew
Tuesdays, Weekly
7:30-8:15pm
Montagu Centre
Contact Rabbi Jackie Tabick for details and to join.
 
West Central Liberal Synagogue Judaism 101
Tuesdays, Weekly
8:15-9:30pm
Montagu Centre
A weekly exploration of the Jewish festivals, traditions and history.
Contact Rabbi Jackie Tabick for details and to join.
 
Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus
Various dates and times
Leo Baeck College, London or Online
Prices vary for each course (Please check the website to confirm exact prices)
The Lehrhaus is the Leo Baeck College’s programme in adult Jewish lifelong learning. The programme has been operating for a number of years with great success. The courses include study in Bible, Talmud, philosophy, Biblical Hebrew, Midrash, sacred music, Jews and art, ulpan and others.
Click here for details
 
Hebrew Ulpan
Thursdays, Weekly
October 2017 – July 2018
Westminster Synagogue, London
Westminster Synagogue or LJ members: £240 | Non-members: £280
A Hebrew Ulpan Course with both beginner and intermediate classes hosted by Westminster Synagogue and WZO.
Taught by Shai Grosskopf, an experienced teacher, the programme is suitable for everyone from those who want to make Aliyah to those who just want to learn a new language
Please email Nick Young to register and more information.
 
Teaching Animation
Online, self-paced
BimBam Online
Free
BimBam are offering their first ever professional development course to teach Jewish educators stop motion animation and how to bring it into the classroom. The free, self-paced online course means you can take the course whenever and wherever you want.
Click here to be notified when the programme launches.
 
 
 
If your community has an adult education programme you’d like to be included in our listings please email ebulletin@liberaljudaism.org.

Liberal Judaism’s Resource Bank is your essential guide to running a community, containing invaluable advice, downloadable template documents and training opportunities.
 
You will find teaching resources for the whole community, including cheder and adult learning curricula, service booklets for every occasion, sermons to share, musical recordings, PR templates and a library of books and DVDs you can borrow.
 
Click here to visit the Resource Bank

The 2013 Day of Celebration saw the launch of the LAFTAs (Liberal Academy for Film and Torah Awards), a competition where Liberal Judaism religion schools are asked to make a short film on a Jewish topic, linked to the biannual Day of Celebration theme.
 
The 2017 LAFTAs theme was: What would your community look like in the Messianic Age?

The 2017 theme made communities to think about creating an ideal world. Imagine a world where everyone is working together towards social justice, environmental stability, global harmony – what are the issues that matter to your community specifically, and how are you using Liberal Jewish values to work on them? How does your community envision the Messianic Age?
 
Click here to find out more