We are pleased to announce that the Kivunim National B’nei Mitzvah programme is now open to all young people from small and medium-sized Liberal and Reform communities. The Movement Reform Judaism has been running this acclaimed programme, for school years 7 & 8, for some time. As we create one … Read More
‘LJY camps are the most awesome and enjoyable ever’
Two siblings – Roxy and Jazzy – have written about their experiences on LJY-Netzer Machaneh Shamayim (spring camp) and the amazing time that they had. Read their reports below and sign up for LJY’s Machaneh Kadimah (summer camp) by clicking here. You can see the wonderful photos from Shamayim in the … Read More
Progressive values put into action at Mayoral Assembly
Rabbi Rebecca Birk (pictured) of Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) Co-Chaired the London Citizens Mayoral Accountability Assembly, which was addressed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan. More than 2,000 people attended the event, where the Mayor was invited onstage to commit to pledges on work and wages, migration and housing. His election … Read More
Student Pesach packs sent around the UK
LJY-Netzer and the Progressive Jewish Chaplaincy sent more than 80 Pesach packs to Jewish students across Britain. The packs, arriving in time for Seder, contained a student Haggadah, Seder plate, jumping frog, matzah, sweets, olives for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine and a note. Progressive Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan … Read More
Tu BiShvat around our Progressive communities
Tu BiShvat was celebrated by Progressive Jews all around the country with a series of meaningful services, Seders, plantings and events. Every generation had a chance to get involved at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS). EHRS events included a Nagila Nursery tree planting, bird feeder making, learning with the … Read More
LJY-Netzer Tu BiShvat explores relationship with the natural world
Liberal Judaism’s youth movement LJY-Netzer hosted a Tu BiShvat Seder and volunteering event for its bogrimot (members over 18), to explore a variety of Jewish historical and Kabbalistic interpretations of our relationship with the natural world. Throughout the Seder, guests drank different coloured wines and tasted different fruits, in order to celebrate … Read More
Read January/February 2024 edition of LJ Today
The first edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – for 2024 is out now, in both print and online formats. On the front page, we report how leaders from our movements were guests and lit candles at a number of major civic celebrations, including in a historic … Read More
LJY-Netzer send Chanukah packs out across the UK
LJY-Netzer movement workers sent out Chanukah packs to 50 students in universities all over the UK. The packs contain everything needed to celebrate the festival on campus, including Chanukah prayers, chocolate gelt (money), a dreidel, Chanukiah and other goodies. Movement worker Mia Bogod said: “In these troubled times, we wanted … Read More
Read November/December 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. On the front page, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy write on the situation in Israel and Gaza – and how we can connect and grieve at this … Read More
LJY-Netzer Israel Tour taster weekend – Bereket on Board
LJY-Netzer has launched a brand new Israel Tour taster weekend, ‘Bereket on Board’, for all those in year 11. The event is a great way to find out more about LJY-Netzer and this year’s Israel Tour. It is aimed at everyone – from those who are completely new to LJY … Read More