Parashat Simchat Torah 5784

By Rabbi Ariel J Friedlander Simchat Torah, the rejoicing with/of the Torah, follows on immediately from the week of Succot, which is also called zeman simchateinu, the time of our rejoicing. That is a lot of joy! And our Torah reading for this festival begins with the end of the … Read More

Liberal Judaism Lectionary 5784/85

Liberal Judaism Lectionary 5782/83

The new Liberal Judaism lectionary for 5784/85 is available now and can be read/downloaded by clicking here. The lectionary – compiled by Louise Freedman with help from Rabbi David Hulbert – is a guide to the recommended Torah and Haftarah readings for Shabbat, festivals and special shabbatot. This latest version … Read More

Download your Honeycomb Project Shavuot Companion

Honeycomb Project Shavuot

We are proud to present the Honeycomb Project Shavuot Companion. Written by Honeycomb Project Manger Rabbi Eryn London, you can read/download/print it by clicking here. The Honeycomb Project is a joint project between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism, increasing care volunteer training and resources across both movements. … Read More

Friday/Saturday 26/27 May: Shavuot at The LJS

Maya Goldstein

Join The Liberal Jewish Synagogue for an inspiring and meaningful all-night Shavuot programme on Friday 26-Saturday 27 May. The evening will include a one-woman show by Maya Goldstein (pictured), a photo exhibition, a talk from Oasis of Peace, a variety of engaging study sessions and the infamous LJS cheesecake competition! … Read More

Thursday 25 May: Tikkun Leyl Shavuot at The Ark

A Liberal Judaism Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, open to everyone either in person or online, will be hosted by The Ark Synagogue on Thursday 25 May from 6-10.30pm. The Ark’s Rabbi Aaron Goldstein (pictured) said: “The evening will see us share responses to the call to our ancient Israelite ancestors: Shema … Read More