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
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
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
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