Nottingham Liberal Synagogue enjoyed what congregants described as “an amazing Kabbalat Shabbat to remember” – when Progressive Jewish students from Sheffield and Nottingham joined together to lead a lively, musical, spiritual and fun service. The synagogue’s Wendy Prestney said: “The two groups of young people, who had only met on … Read More
NLS member is first ever Jewish High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
The first Jewish appointee to the office of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire was installed in a history-making ceremony at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS). Nick Rubins – one of the synagogue’s most active and dedicated members – has taken on the role, which is the oldest secular office under the Crown. … Read More
Nottingham Liberal celebrates its volunteers
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) held a special Celebration of Volunteers Shabbat. A morning service and kiddush served as one big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the functioning, development and growth of NLS. Special recognition was given to “community elders” Danny Rubins, David Lipman, Colin Dean and Margaret Silk … Read More
[Video] A triple celebration at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) had three reasons to celebrate during the festival period – as they welcomed a new rabbi and held an Open House Shabbat service to mark Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the NLS building. The newly appointed Rabbi Gili Zidkiyahu … Read More
Saturday 15 October: Nottingham Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (15 October) at 11am with a celebratory service at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS). This special morning will celebrate both Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the NLS building. The service will be dedicated to … Read More
Finchley and Nottingham KT students join up
The Kabbalat Torah class from Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) were recently welcomed by Nottingham Liberal Synagogue for a weekend stay. Their trip included a visit to Beth Shalom – the National Holocaust Centre and Museum – during which they heard powerful survivor testimony. There was also lots of eduction, activities … Read More
Liberal communities earn EcoSynagogue Audit Awards
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS), Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) and Oxford Jewish Congregation (OJC) were among 14 Jewish communities honoured at the first ever EcoSynagogue Audit Awards. The Awards celebrate the synagogues who are doing the most in their communities to help combat the climate emergency. To qualify, a … Read More
Kabbalat Torah cycle raises £1,400 for mental health charity
Three young Liberal Jews and their teacher cycled almost 40 miles between Leicester Progressive Synagogue and Nottingham Liberal Synagogue to raise money for a mental health charity. Daniel Atkinson, Jacob Corne and Max Worth are taking part in the Kabbalat Torah (KT) programme at Nottingham Progressive Synagogue – a unique … Read More
Liberal Judaism Chair’s Awards winners 2021
One of the highlights of last weekend’s Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend was the presentation of our Chair’s Awards. The awards celebrate the contribution of volunteers to our communities and national movement. On announcing the recipients, Liberal Judaism Chair Ruth Seager said: “This past year, more than ever, we have needed … Read More
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue’s Purimspiel to remember
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) gave Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich a farewell Purimspiel to remember, as she spends her final year as the community’s Rabbi. Rabbi Tanya has been at NLS for 12 years, having started as a Student Rabbi, and has brought a level of energy, enthusiasm and individuality that has … Read More