The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. On the front page, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy write on the situation in Israel and Gaza – and how we can connect and grieve at this … Read More
Rabbi Neil Janes leads peace vigil in Aylesbury
On 26 October 2023 in the Bucks Council Chamber in Aylesbury, Rabbi Neil Janes of South Bucks Jewish Community led a call for peace and against hate in the county, alongside other faith leaders, and introduced by The Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant in Buckinghamshire. The faith leaders affirmed it … Read More
Coming together within and across faiths
Mosaic Jewish Community took part in a unique interfaith and intrafaith Mitzvah Day project, organised by the neighbouring Orthodox Jewish synagogue. Led by Rabbi Rachel Benjamin (pictured on the right of the photo), members took on this year’s Mitzvah Day theme of Repair the World by preparing a garden for … Read More
Progressive Judaism tour hits Finchley Reform
Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky visited Finchley Reform Synagogue to meet members and share exciting updates as the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism unite to create one Progressive Judaism for the UK. It was wonderful to hear all the feedback and ideas – as well as the … Read More
Online High Holy Days with The Honeycomb Project
With the High Holy Days just around the corner, The Honeycomb Project is offering interactive virtual services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To register, please click here. Partnering with the inclusive online community group ‘Abraham & Sarah’s Tent’, it aims to offer a sense of community both here in … Read More
Read September/October 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. In this jam-packed issue you will read about York’s first rabbi in 800 years, the Friday Night Rock Service’s 10th anniversary tour, our EcoJudaism Award winners and LJY-Netzer’s Israel … Read More
Join our free media masterclasses for communities
Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are proud to announce a series of ‘Monday media masterclasses’, open to all members free of charge. Hosted by Simon Rothstein, Graham Miller (pictured) and Jess Mindel of the Progressive Judaism comms team, along with guest speakers, they will provide communities and … Read More
LJS family fundraising to help baby Robin
A family from The Liberal Jewish Synagogue are urgently trying to raise funds for the cutting-edge, life-preserving treatment needed for their 18-month-old baby Robin, who has high-risk neuroblastoma cancer. Parents Rachel and Nick Samuel have set up a fundraising page and silent auction to reach the £300,000 needed for pioneering … Read More
Liberal Judaism Annual Memorial Services 2023
Liberal Judaism’s 2023 Annual Memorial Services will take place on the following dates: Sunday 3 September at 11am: Western Cemetery Cheshunt Sunday 10 September at midday: JJBS Cemetery Cheshunt Sunday 10 September at 1.30pm: Edgwarebury Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein Sunday 10 September at 3.15pm: Golders Green Crematorium, officiated … Read More
Read July/August 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. Throughout this issue, you will read about joint Liberal and Reform Judaism celebrations, services, conferences and events – as the co-creation of one Progressive Jewish movement takes a series … Read More