Progressive Judaism’s Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich joined faith leaders from across the religious spectrum, at Sebby’s Corner, to launch Mitzvah Day 2024 and commit to its theme for the year of being Stronger Together. Mitzvah Day is the UK’s largest faith-based day of social action. The theme of Stronger Together was … Read More
Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus – Free online talks
Leo Baeck College is pleased to invite all members of Liberal Judaism to join three free online talks as part of its Lehrhaus adult education programme this autumn. You can register here. ESCAPE FROM KYIV Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich Monday 21 September: 7.30-9.00pm UK time Join Rabbi Tanya for an exclusive … Read More
Education Hub: Case studies in EcoSynagogue
Liberal Judaism’s Education Hub Series continues on Wednesday 13 April a session by Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich (pictured) titled ‘Moving from words to action: Case studies in EcoSynagogue’. EcoSynagogue is a unique initiative which spans the whole Jewish community. Its aim is to help ensure that, with careful attention to synagogue … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree to host Purim Eco-Event
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) will host a Purim Eco-Event with Benita Matofska – founder of the charity The People Who Share. The event will take place this Motzei Shabbat (evening of Saturday 12 March). TLSE’s Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich will lead a Havdalah ceremony, followed by a conversation on the … Read More
Watch our live event on antisemitism with top authors
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) are hosting a free online event titled Antisemitism: Why Does It Persist? Taking place on Thursday night from 7.30pm, you can watch live on Facebook or YouTube. The guest speakers will be the Rev Bruce Thompson – author of Echoes of Contempt: … 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
Take part in EcoShabbat 2021 on November 5/6
EcoShabbat 2021 will take place on November 5/6. It will present a fantastic opportunity for us, the family of Liberal communities, to show our support for the COP 26 conference. It will let us celebrate our achievements in becoming an eco-friendly and sustainable movement, while examining the next steps we … Read More
Talk (26 Nov): Surviving the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Join us at 7pm on Thursday 26 November for a fascinating talk – Surviving the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Professor Narine Ghazaryan’s Story in Conversation with Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, chaired by Dr Michael Harris – broadcast live on Liberal Judaism’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter channels. This is one of many regions of the world with very … Read More
Join our Liberal Judaism Green Shabbat on Friday night
29 June 2020 Nottingham Liberal Synagogue is hosting a special communal Liberal Judaism Green Shabbat event this Friday night (June 3) – and everyone is welcome! Liberal congregations from Leicester, Bristol, Brighton, Essex, Birmingham, York and Lincoln will join Nottingham for the online service and discussion, with members and friends … Read More
The opportunity to re-connect in these challenging times
26 March 2020 By Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich I am writing to you from Nottingham, on behalf of my community, at the very beginning of the month of Nisan with greetings of hope, friendship and the good news of a coming Exodus both from slavery, when it comes to our sedarim, … Read More