13 March 2016 Liberal Judaism has teamed up with the Movement for Reform Judaism for a post-Purim party with a difference. The annual Progressive Purim party will take place in Camden on Thursday March 24, from 8pm, and is open to all young adults and their friends. Purim is the … 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
Celebrating Chanukkah away from home
12 December 2015 Liberal Judaism staff members, led by Rabbi Leah Jordan, spent last week putting together and posting more than 200 Chanukah packs. These packs are sent to Liberal students and young adults in campuses and homes all over the UK. The pack includes a chunukkiah, candles, dreidel, gelt … Read More
Liberal student chaplain stars on Songs of Praise
11 November 2015 Rabbi Leah Jordan, Liberal Judaism’s student and young adult chaplain, starred on hit BBC show Songs of Praise, as part of a Mitzvah Day interfaith cooking event. The project brought together Jews and Christians to make food for the homeless, with all items donated to the overnight shelter at … Read More
Liberal student chaplain to star in Songs of Praise
11th November 2015 Rabbi Leah Jordan, Liberal Judaism’s student and young adult chaplain, will feature on hit BBC show Songs of Praise, as part of a Mitzvah Day interfaith cooking event. The project brought together Jews and Christians to make food for the homeless, with all items donated to the … Read More
How synagogues can make transgender Jews feel welcome
Rabbi Leah Jordan 29 October 2015 The Jewish Chronicle In the past few months, transgender people have moved from the twilight into the spotlight. Thanks to celebrities including Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner and Kellie Maloney, transgender people and issues have found their way into the mainstream press and have been trending … Read More
How synagogues can make transgender Jews feel welcome
The JC October 29th 2015 By Rabbi Leah Jordan In the past few months, transgender people have moved from the twilight into the spotlight. Thanks to celebrities including Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner and Kellie Maloney, transgender people and issues have found their way into the mainstream press and have been … Read More
Progressive students are all kitted out for Shabbat
23 October 2015 Progressive students will be fully equipped for Shabbat on campus thanks to new kits provided by Liberal Judaism. The kits contain a special Kabbalat Shabbat siddur, a £50 food voucher, Kiddush wine, candles, yeast and a challah recipe, and a havdallah set. Liberal chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan … Read More
Progressive students are all kitted out for Shabbat
23rd October 2015 Progressive students will be fully equipped for Shabbat on campus thanks to new kits provided by Liberal Judaism. The kits contain a special Kabbalat Shabbat siddur, a £50 food voucher, Kiddush wine, candles, yeast and a challah recipe, and a havdalah set. Liberal chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan … Read More
LJ communities supporting refugees at Sukkot
21st September 2015 Liberal Judaism synagogues and congregations will be opening their sukkahs this Sukkot, as part of LJ’s Sanctuary Campaign, in order to convince local councils to house those fleeing Syria and surrounding areas. Liberal Judaism’s senior rabbi, Rabbi Danny Rich, explains: “We launched the Liberal Judaism Sanctuary Campaign … Read More