Saturday 29 October: South London Open House Shabbat

South London 80th anniversary of building service

Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (29 October) at 10.45am with a double celebration at The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS). The community will be marking both Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and a member’s adult batmitzvah. Members and friends of Liberal Judaism are invited to attend … Read More

[Video] A triple celebration at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Nottingham Liberal Synagogue 1970s party

Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) had three reasons to celebrate during the festival period – as they welcomed a new rabbi and held an Open House Shabbat service to mark Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the NLS building. The newly appointed Rabbi Gili Zidkiyahu … Read More

WUPJ President Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS

Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS 1

The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) were delighted to host the President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) at their Simchat Torah service. Rabbi Sergio Bergman, who took up the role in 2020, was given the honour of Chatan Bereshit – the person who reads the first portion of … Read More

Saturday 15 October: Nottingham Open House Shabbat

Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (15 October) at 11am with a celebratory service at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS). This special morning will celebrate both Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the NLS building. The service will be dedicated to … Read More

Liberal Judaism online Yom Kippur services

Yom Kippur

The following Liberal Judaism communities will be streaming their services online over Yom Kippur and everyone is welcome to join:Kol Nidre Evening Service – Tuesday 4 October: 19:15 – Liberal Jewish Synagogue Streamed via YouTube 19:30 – Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue Streamed via YouTube 19:30 – Kehillah North London Click here for Zoom details … Read More

Saturday 1 October: Kehillah Open House Shabbat

Kehillah Open House Shabbat

Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (1 October) at 11am with a special service at Kehillah North London to mark both Shabbat Shuva and the start of Black History Month. All visitors and guests are welcome to joint the community for the Open House Shabbat, which … Read More

High Holy Days messages from Liberal Judaism’s leaders

Shana Tova from LJ

Ruth Seager, Chair of Liberal Judaism: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberal Judaism, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur and well over the fast. I would also like to take this opportunity to say what a … Read More

Liberal Judaism online Rosh Hashanah services

New Year message and services

The following Liberal Judaism communities will be streaming their services online over Rosh Hashanah and everyone is welcome to join:Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service – Sunday 25 September: 17:00 – Kingston Liberal Synagogue Streamed via YouTube or Facebook 18:30 – Finchley Progressive Synagogue Streamed via YouTube or Facebook 18:30 – … Read More

Liberal Judaism Annual Memorial Services 2022

Liberal Judaism’s 2022 Annual Memorial services will take place this Sunday (18 September). They will be held at the following times: 10am at Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, led by Rabbi Rachel Benjamin 11am at Edgwarebury Cemetery, led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein 11am at The Liberal Jewish Cemetery, Pound Lane, … Read More

Friday 16 September: ELELS Open House Shabbat

ELELS Open House Shabbat

Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Friday (16 September) at 8pm with a special Zoom service hosted by East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS). As the Shabbat before Selichot, and with the focus on the start of the High Holy Days, the service will take time … Read More