On this day, 27 Nisan 5782, we commemorate Yom HaShoah along with Jews around the world. All our Liberal Judaism communities stand together in the importance of commemoration; from honouring our Czech Scrolls and the communities they come from to the importance of survivor stories and testimonies to teaching our … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on Ukraine
As leaders of Liberal Judaism, we join all those who condemn the unprovoked attack by Russia on the democratic Republic of Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all of the citizens of Ukraine and particularly the members of the many Progressive Jewish communities across the country. Our thoughts and prayers … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on Channel Crossing tragedy
Liberal Judaism, our rabbis, leaders and congregations cannot help but be heartbroken by the news today of the death of far too many on the Channel. Yet we also recognise that there is equal tragedy in the knowledge that this was inevitable. Boats filled with those desperate to reach safer … Read More
Supporting Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2021
This week (12-13 November) is Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2021. Its goal is to focus our community on the issue of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and generate important conversations that can lead to a culture change. These conversations can take place in synagogue through sermons and discussions, or around … Read More
Join Liberal Judaism’s Havdallah Tomorrow
Join Liberal Judaism for a special Havdallah celebrating the end of Pesach, tomorrow at 6:30pm. The service will be led by Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky and the Co-Chairs of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors, Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi Rene Pfertzel. Contact Ben at montagu@liberaljudaism.org for … Read More
Passover message from the Co-Chairs of CoLRaC
What a year we have endured, what losses we’ve had and yet what resilience we have built. Twelve months ago, when we were preparing for Passover in lockdown, a virtual Seder felt such a novelty… yet here we are still. There is a difference now – with an end to … Read More
Statement on the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
By Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel Co-Chairs of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors This week’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris glowed both with diversity and possibility; of age, gender and background. We welcome their spirit and expression of collaboration and … Read More
New Chairs for the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors
Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi René Pfertzel are the new Chairs of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors (CoLRaC). Rebecca has served Finchley Progressive Synagogue for the last 10 years. She loves liturgy and Torah and in particular sharing both. She brings a commitment to social justice, as well … Read More