Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (10 September) at Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue (BPS). This special service will both celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and ONE SHABBAT – the annual weekend for small Jewish communities and Jews living remotely. BPS Chair David Young said: “We are a … Read More
ELELS rabbi honoured for 100+ blood donations
Rabbi David Hulbert has received a medal for making more than 100 blood donations. The Rabbi Emeritus of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS), David had actually donated 107 pints of blood by the time of his award presentation, as it was postponed for two years due to the … Read More
Saturday 3 September: York Liberal Jewish Community Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (3 September) at York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC). As part of Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary celebrations, YLJC is taking its turn to host a Shabbat morning service with other Liberal communities around the country. Interfaith friends from York have also … Read More
Introducing Phase 3 – for single retired people
By Kathy Shock WHAT on earth is Phase 3? It’s an idea that may have wings if you are interested. Is there a place in Liberal Judaism for single retired people to get together and share some of their enthusiasms? Restaurants, theatre, cinema, opera, travel, walking, meeting for a bring-a-dish, … Read More
Saturday 13 August: Stevenage Liberal Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (13 August) at Stevenage Liberal Synagogue. A special service to celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary, it is open to all to attend in person or watch via Zoom. For address details or the Zoom link, please email office@stevenageliberalsynagogue.org.uk or call … Read More
22/23 July: Birmingham Progressive Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of 120th Anniversary Open House Shabbats continues this Friday and Saturday with two special services at Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS). An alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service begins at 6.30pm on Friday 22 July and will be followed by a chavurah supper where everyone brings a dish to share. … Read More
Kingston concert raises thousands for Ukraine
Ukrainian folk songs, Yiddish lullabies and songs of resistance all formed part of the programme for a fundraising concert held by Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS). The [rogramme included a number of solo and ensemble pieces performed by KLS members and guest musicians from other local synagogues. An original composition by … Read More
Read July/August 2022 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine LJ Today is out now and available in both print and online. It covers our recent fundraising campaign – which saw Liberal Judaism raise more money than ever before – and the flagship Day of Celebration event, where we could finally come … Read More
LJ@120 Creative Competition winners
To celebrate our 120th anniversary, Liberal Judaism launched a Creative Competition. Our winners – including Anna Dilphy (pictured above receiving her prize from Rabbi Igor Zinkov) were announced at the Day of Celebration 2022. You can see and read their wonderful work below: Best Poem: THE WORDS WE PRAY by … Read More
Saturday 2 July: Finchley Progressive Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday at Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS). The community’s Kabbalat Torah students (pictured) will be leading a special service to mark their graduation. The group were incredible throughout lockdown, maintaining their studies, friendship links and positivity. As part of the Kabbalat Torah … Read More