York Liberal Jewish Community welcomed Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond for a special Shabbat celebrating Inter Faith Week. YLJC Deputy Owen Power said: “It was wonderful getting to hear from Stuart, who spoke with great passion about the work of Mitzvah Day and how interfaith and social justice lies at … Read More
Interfaith peace vigil brings Birmingham communities together
Members of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue helped to organise the city’s Peace Together interfaith vigil. Held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, the event was attended by more than 100 people – including Jews, Muslims, Christians, Bahai and people of other faiths and none. Together, they shared prayers for peace from different religions, … Read More
Read November/December 2024 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats. Our front page gives an update on the Path to Progressive Judaism, as we bring Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism together as one united movement. We … Read More
Eighth cohort of Ba’alei Tefillah lay prayer leader course launches
The launch of the eighth cohort of Liberal Judaism’s flagship course for training lay prayer leaders took place this weekend at the Montagu Centre, a fitting venue named in honour of one of the movement’s pioneers, Lily Montagu. This special occasion not only marked the beginning of an exciting journey … Read More
Sukkot 5785 around our Progressive communities
This Sukkot saw Liberal and Reform congregations across the UK and Ireland hold services, cheder activities, interfaith events and communal meals.
Rabbi Daisy Bogod joins Mosaic Liberal Synagogue
Rabbi Daisy Bogod has been appointed as the new rabbi of Mosaic Liberal Synagogue. She will take up the role in November, following the retirement of Rabbi Rachel Benjamin. Ordained by Leo Baeck College earlier this year, Rabbi Daisy has a long connection to Liberal Judaism – having grown up … Read More
A Yom Kippur journey through Jewish Norwich
This year, instead of the usual additional Yom Kippur service, Norwich Liberal Jewish Community set out on a unique journey of learning and exploration. The congregation organised a special event titled ‘A Walk of Jewish Norwich,’ led by one of the members, Stella Koenick. This was followed by a study … Read More
New members and guests join us for the New Year
The High Holy Days are a period that many join, or try, a Progressive community for the first time – attracted by a welcoming atmosphere, genuine inclusion, and services for all the family that are both rooted in Jewish tradition and easy to participate in. We estimate hundreds of new … Read More
Join our new Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are offering all members of our communities the chance to take part in a year-long cycle of chavruta (learning in pairs) study. Participants can sign up for our Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle as a pair, or as an individual and we … Read More
Lincolnshire Jewish communities help dedicate Memorial Stone
Members of Lincolnshire’s Jewish communities have taken part in a heartfelt dedication service for the Lincoln Jewish Memorial Stone (LJMS) at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) just outside of the city. This significant memorial commemorates the Jews who served and died in the RAF during the Second World War … Read More