Liberal Judaism’s new Community Briefings for 2023

Community Briefing 2023

Liberal Judaism is proud to announce a brand new format for our Thursday evening Community Briefings in 2023. Launched during the pandemic, the Community Briefings take place on Zoom and are a great way for Liberal Judaism members around the country to receive support, share ideas and find out what … Read More

Join us for the LJ@120 Closing Ceremony on 5 February

LJ Closing Ceremony: Final Programme

Join Liberal Judaism on Sunday 5 February, from 12-4pm, at The Ark Synagogue (Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA) as we celebrate the finale of our 120th anniversary celebrations with The Sights & Sounds of Liberal Judaism at 120. The day will feature: A recreation of the first service from 1902, … Read More

Check in with someone on this Brew Monday

Rabbi Charley Baginsky on Brew Monday

Liberal Judaism has joined other Jewish and faith organisations coming together on Brew Monday – encouraging people to reach out to others during a notoriously difficult time of year. Organised by Mitzvah Day, and inspired by the Samaritans campaign of the same name, the initiative urges people to have a … Read More

Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber inducted by BHPS

Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah, Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Danny Rich

Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) was full with congregants and dignitaries, as the community celebrated the induction of Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber. Local MPs, Liberal Judaism leaders and representatives from groups and organisations in the Jewish and wider community joined together with Gabriel’s family and friends for the moving ceremony, … Read More

Historic Chanukah for York’s Jewish Community

Clifford’s Tower in York at Chanukah

On the first night of Chanukah, Clifford’s Tower in York opened its doors for its first Jewish ceremony in over 800 years. The site, where a pogrom in 1190 left over 150 Jews dead, served as the venue for a historic Chanukah celebration, organised by York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) … Read More

[Pictures] Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball 2022

Rabbis Andrew Goldstein and Alexandra Wright

The Liberal Judaism Presidents’ Ball was a night of great music, delicious food and, most importantly of all, the very best of company. For a full slideshow of pictures (by Yakir Zur), please click here. Hosted by Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, the event was a chance to celebrate … Read More

Join us for Chanukah Rocks + Clifford’s Tower event

Chanukah Rocks event poster

Join Liberal Judaism this Sunday (18 December) for two first night of Chanukah events. At Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS), the Friday Night Rock Service Band will be playing a special Chanukah Rocks service. This family friendly event is open to everyone – so bring the kids, bring the grandparents and … Read More

WUPJ President Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS

Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS 1

The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) were delighted to host the President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) at their Simchat Torah service. Rabbi Sergio Bergman, who took up the role in 2020, was given the honour of Chatan Bereshit – the person who reads the first portion of … Read More

Liberal Judaism at Westminster Abbey Trees of Life service

Rabbi Charley Baginsky with faith leaders

Liberal Judaism had a number of representatives at today’s Trees of Life service to honour those who died and served the community in the Covid-19 pandemic, held at Westminster Abbey. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, pictured above with other faith leaders, gave a ‘blessing of the saplings’, which you … Read More

High Holy Days messages from Liberal Judaism’s leaders

Shana Tova from LJ

Ruth Seager, Chair of Liberal Judaism: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberal Judaism, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur and well over the fast. I would also like to take this opportunity to say what a … Read More