Lord Dubs delivers Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture
This year’s Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture was delivered by his friend and fellow campaigner for the rights of refugees Lord (Alf) Dubs. Lord Dubs, a child of the Kindertransport, gave an inspiring speech to more 120 people seated in Southgate Progressive Synagogue or watching online. Speaking from his … Read More
Wednesday 15 June: Say goodbye to ‘woolly Liberalism’
The last session in this term of Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub takes place this Wednesday (15 June). It will see Rabbi Richard Jacobi ask how we can toughen up our Liberal principles in today’s changed world. Taking place via Zoom on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm, all Education Hub sessions are … Read More
[Course] Forgotten Lives: Jewish Women Through The Ages
Liberal Judaism, in partnership with its synagogues, is proud to present a new online course starting next week (Wednesday 13 October), which will explore the many different contributions that Jewish women have made through the ages. Running as part of the Liberal Judaism Education Hub, sessions are designed to stand … Read More
ELELS community celebrate at their hybrid services
The members of East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) have had plenty of reason to celebrate in July. Launching hybrid services earlier this month, they have already had a barmitzvah and batmitzvah take place inside the synagogue. This Shabbat saw Rabbi Richard Jacobi lead the service in the sanctuary … Read More