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
EUPJ Rabbinic Assembly statement on Ukraine
The Board of the EUPJ (European Union for Progressive Judaism) Rabbinic Assembly, the Association of Progressive Rabbis in Europe, joins with rabbis all over Europe in condemning the unprovoked attack by Russia on Ukraine. Our hearts go out to our colleagues working in Ukraine and to their congregants as well … Read More
Statement as Covid-19 deaths in community pass 1,000
New data from the Board of Deputies has shown that there have now been more than 1,000 deaths in our British Jewish community linked to coronavirus. Liberal Judaism today joins with the whole community in marking this sombre milestone. Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “It’s easy to forget … Read More
Liberal Judaism Statement on the synagogue siege in Texas
By Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi René Pfertzel Co-Chairs of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors We watched with horror the events unfolding in Colleyville, Texas, where a gunman took hostage Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three of his congregants during the Shabbat service. A service where he’d been welcomed. … 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
Liberal Judaism statement on violence in Israel and Gaza
As we watch the increasing and frightening conflict and violence in Israel and Gaza, we are profoundly concerned and feel deep sorrow for the loss of life, injuries and trauma. We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones in these past few days … Read More
Leo Baeck Education Center’s Joint Arab Jewish Statement
Liberal Judaism is sharing this joint Jewish/Arab statement from the Leo Baeck Education Center, which we feel is a powerful and compelling response to the events in Israel and Palestine: https://mailchi.mp/leobaeck/jointpublicstatementuk
Statement on the passing of HRH Prince Philip
The thoughts of everyone at Liberal Judaism are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family as they mourn the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died peacefully this morning. As the longest-serving royal consort in history, we will be forever grateful for his lifetime … Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021
On International Women’s Day 2021, Liberal Judaism remembers all those trailblazers in our movement – from our founder Lily Montagu to our first female Executive Director Rosita Rosenberg, who died last month. They set the path that today sees Liberal Judaism with women leaders in every part of our movement … Read More
Statement on JNF plan to buy land in West Bank
Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are urging the Jewish National Fund (JNF) not to continue with its plan to buy land in Israel’s West Bank for settlement building. We believe development of settlements endangers the two-state solution to peace in the Middle East. As part of the World Union Progressive … Read More