Chair, Board of National Officers
Liberal Judaism chair Simon Benscher has been a passionate advocate for the movement since the age of nine-years-old, when he started attending Woodford Liberal Synagogue.
Simon was bar mitzvah, confirmed and married at Woodford, where he has proudly served the community on various committees, culminating in two terms as chair and a lifelong position as vice president.
Simon has long been part of Liberal Judaism’s Board of National Officers, previously serving as both vice chair and deputy chair. His passion is building connections with Liberal Judaism’s communities and members and he is a regular visitor to our congregations and synagogues across the UK and Ireland.
On Simon’s appointment, departing chair Lucian J Hudson commented: “Simon will take Liberal Judaism to new heights, with his deep experience and understanding of our movement, his generosity of spirit and extraordinary dedication.”

Recent Articles
by Simon
Kingston Civic Service honours victims of the Holocaust
11 November 2019 – 13 Heshvan 5780An evening celebrating Liberal Judaism’s youth movement
28 November 2018 – 20 Kislev 5779Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend report and photos
2 July 2018 – 19 Tammuz 5778Kingston Liberal Synagogue celebrates its local councillors
25 June 2018 – 12 Tammuz 5778Read more