9 June 2016 Liberal Judaism condemns the shooting that took place in Tel Aviv yesterday. We extend both our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and our hopes for a speedy recovery to the wounded. Violence against civilians, on either side of any dispute, can never be justified … Read More
Why anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism – but criticising Israel isn’t
Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah 1 May 2016 The Labour Party has become embroiled in a row about anti-Semitism. Why the row? After all, the Labour Party is committed to challenging racism and anti-Semitism – which is a particular form of racism. It’s a row because the anti-Semitism in question … Read More
Hardliners ‘alienating diaspora from Israel’
1 April 2016 Fears that Netanyahu will backtrack on historic Kotel deal under Charedi pressure Rabbis and community leaders around the world have warned that extremist stances taken by Israel’s Charedi leadership are alienating members of the diaspora. This week, the Israeli government was poised to rethink — under Charedi … Read More
Hardliners ‘alienating diaspora from Israel’
Nathan Jeffay 1 April 2016 The Jewish Chronicle Fears that Netanyahu will backtrack on historic Kotel deal under Charedi pressure Rabbis and community leaders around the world have warned that extremist stances taken by Israel’s Charedi leadership are alienating members of the diaspora. This week, the Israeli government was poised … Read More
Hear Anat Hoffman speak on the Kotel
30 March 2016 Anat Hoffman, the executive director of the Israel Religious Action Center and founding member of Women of the Wall, will be part of a unique event for young Jews in the UK. ‘Deal Deal or No Deal: The Kotel’ – an intimate conversation between Anat Hoffman and … Read More
Hear Anat Hoffman speak on the Kotel
30 March 2016 New Israel Fund, Liberal Judaism & the Movement for Reform Judaism Anat Hoffman, the executive director of the Israel Religious Action Center and founding member of Women of the Wall, will be part of a unique event for young Jews in the UK. ‘Deal Deal or No … Read More
The History of Israel in 18 Objects
Bet Tikvah Synagogue, in conjunction with Woodford Liberal Synagogue, is hosting a unique event next Shabbat. Taking inspiration from the BBC and British Museum’s ‘History of the World in 100 Objects’, Robin Moss will tell the story of the State of Israel by looking at 18 items that represent multiple … Read More
Your chance to see Israel anew and for free
28 February 2016 UJIA Birthright, with Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism, has just launched a trip to Israel, to take place in August, for 19 to 26-year-olds. For the first time, it will be open to those who have already been on Israel tour and, best of … Read More
Your chance to see Israel anew and for free
28 February 2016 UJIA Birthright, with Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism, has just launched a trip to Israel, to take place in August, for 19 to 26-year-olds. For the first time, it will be open to those who have already been on Israel tour and, best of … Read More
Book a FREE trip to Israel
9th February 2016 Are you aged between 19 and 26? Do you want to discover Israel with fellow Progressive Jews? Fancy a FREE 10-day tour taking in the best the country has to offer? UJIA Birthright with Liberal and Reform Judaism are planning a FREE trip to Israel for 19-26 … Read More