2 May 2017

York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) has held the first ever Liberal Judaism Shabbat service in Leeds.

Every year, the Leeds Jewish Housing Association invites Masorti, Reform and Orthodox Jewish Groups from within the city to worship in their premises.

This year, for the first time, YLJC – which has recently become a member of the Leeds Jewish Representative Council (LJRC) – were invited to join them.

York’s Student Rabbi Deborah Blausten led the service, which was attended by more than 40 people.

She said: “This was such a lovely Shabbat. The atmosphere was wonderful and it was something really special to be part of.”

LJRC president, Laurence Saffer, added that he aims to ensure that the voice of all parts of the Jewish community “continues to be loud and proud.”