“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the palate and a cure for the body.” (Proverbs 16:24) Volunteers play a big role in all of our communities, including in care teams where they dedicate their time and energy to support members who are in need. Many of our volunteers … Read More
Lily’s Legacy events and activities this autumn
Liberal Judaism’s groundbreaking Lily’s Legacy Project (LLP) keeps going strong. After a successful launch of the Lily’s Legacy Education Toolkit for schools/chederim at the Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend, the team is excited to announce a number of inspiring events and activities this autumn. With Covid restrictions having eased off, the … Read More
Join The Pilgrimage with Yelala this Elul (10 Aug – 26 Sep)
By Kohenet Yael Esther Tischler Student Rabbi (Leo Baeck College) In the heat of summer, a journey begins towards the renewal of autumn, bringing the nourishment of rain and new beginnings. As a community, we make a pilgrimage through this season, following in the ways of our ancestors, who would … Read More
Join the ONE Shabbat for Small Communities (Sep 3-4)
Liberal Judaism is delighted to support the ONE Shabbat for Small Communities, being run by the Jewish Small Communities Network (JSCN). Taking place on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September, it will give individuals and small communities around the UK the chance to come together and share Shabbat. Elements will … Read More
Sign up for Dignity in Dying event with Baroness Meacher
Liberal Judaism will be hosting a very special In Conversation online event with Rabbi Danny Rich and Baroness Molly Meacher. Taking place at 8pm this Sunday (June 20), it will focus on the topic of assisted dying and the new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying of which Liberal Judaism … Read More
Education Hub: Expanding the Conversation on Israel
The next term of Liberal Judaism’s popular Education Hub will run from 23 June to 21 July with the title Finding the Liberal Jewish Voice: Expanding the Conversation on Israel. The sessions have been put together after feedback from Liberal Judaism members who want to learn more about the Israel-Palestine … Read More
BKY to hold fundraiser starring popular Klezmer duo
Tickets are now on sale for a special-fundraising concert for BKY (Beit Klal Yisrael). Taking place on Sunday 6 June at 7.30pm, the event will feature Klezmer act Polina & Merlin. The duo bring the music of Eastern European Jews to a special place, by deferring to traditions but also … Read More
Liberal leaders join new WUPJ President on the World stage
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis, including Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky, will address delegates from more than 50 countries at The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) Connections 2021 event. The first WUPJ conference in four years, it has the theme of Facing Our Jewish Future Together. Highlights will include the … Read More
Inclusion agenda at the heart of LJ Biennial Weekend
Liberal Judaism’s leaders vowed to expand and enhance our movement’s inclusion agenda, even when it rouses passionate opposition, at the flagship Biennial Weekend. Held online with the theme of Breaking Down Walls, a succession of speakers from both within and outside the movement looked at the issue of inclusion from … Read More
Stephen Bush to speak on racial inclusivity at Biennial 2021
Stephen Bush, the Chair of the Board of Deputy’s Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community, will speak at the Liberal Judaism Biennial 2021. Making his first conference appearance since the publication of the Commission’s report, Stephen will be in conversation with Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) Chair Tamara Joseph. … Read More