By Rabbi Rebecca Birk I wasn’t born into Liberal Judaism. I have truly chosen it for me, and then of course for my family. My parents, who were Orthodox, even chose it too. There are so many reasons why I admire the lineage of proud, curious Jews who wanted their … Read More
ENTER NOW: Liberal Judaism Creative Competition
Twenty years ago, Liberal Judaism celebrated its centenary. As a part of the celebration, there was a competition of sermons delivered by lay leaders, a display of Torah covers and Judaica and many other ways for communities to be involved. So this, year as we celebrate our milestone 120th anniversary, … Read More
TONIGHT: Yom Ha’Atzmaut event with Daniel Taub
Liberal Judaism and Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) invite you to a special event to mark Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. We have been able to arrange this at short notice thanks to a last minute opportunity for us to be joined by former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub. … Read More
Ark concert raises more £2,000 to help Ukraine
The Ark Synagogue’s musicians and singers were able to perform together for the first time in more than two years, as the community united for a benefit concert to help its twin communities in Ukraine. The Ark has been twinned with Progressive congregations in Lviv and Lutsk since 2017. Before … Read More
Liberal Jews feature in new book and JW3 event
Liberal Jews including our movement’s CEO, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, feature in a new book titled What Does a Jew Look Like? Written by Leo Baeck College Senior Lecturer Keith Kahn-Harris, the book will launch with a panel discussion at JW3 on Monday 11 April. The panel will include Keith and … Read More
Join LJ Day of Celebration Community Briefing
Tonight (Thursday 10 March) at 8pm we will be hosting a very special Community Briefing on Liberal Judaism’s flagship event of the year – the Day of Celebration. We will be joined by the Co-Chairs of the event’s organising committee – Rabbi Igor Zinkov (pictured) and Susanne Szal, a member … Read More
Memorial Service for Rosita Rosenberg – Sunday 20 March
Join us for a Memorial Service for Rosita Rosenberg on Sunday 20 March 2022 at 3pm at The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE). The service will be followed by afternoon tea and a chance to share your memories of “our Rosita”. You are invited to attend either in person or via … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky on 120 years of Liberal Judaism
This weekend saw the first LJ@120 Open House Shabbat take place at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). Liberal Judaism’s rabbis gave speeches outlining the history and achievements of the last 120 years, which concluded with Chief Executive Rabbi Charley Baginsky reflecting on our movement’s past, present and future. You can … Read More
An Evening with Anna Turns, author of Go Toxic Free
The Ark Synagogue are hosting a special event at 6.30pm tonight (Monday) with Anna Turns, the author of Go Toxic Free: Easy and Sustainable Ways to Reduce Chemical Pollution. Go Toxic Free is a vital guide to help us all make important changes to our lifestyles and consumption to help … Read More
Join our Community Briefing with KeshetUK
Liberal Judaism’s Community Briefings are back for 2022 – starting on Thursday 20 January. We will be joined by Dalia Fleming, Executive Director of KeshetUK, who will talk to us about about the current Government consultation on banning ‘conversion therapy’ practices. KeshetUK has put together some support and guidance on … Read More