This article first appeared in The Jewish News. By Rabbi Nathan Godleman A very kind and so far anonymous congregant, knowing my interest in the subject, left a copy of Prayerbook for Members of HM Armed Forces on my desk recently. Inside the front cover, a young child called Marion had neatly … Read More
Paying tribute to Simon Benscher
Simon Benscher – one of the most important figures in the modern history of Liberal Judaism – has died. A former Chair of the movement, his passion was building real connections with Liberal communities and members. He also played a vital role in merger conversations between Liberal Judaism and The … Read More
Lincolnshire Jewish communities help dedicate Memorial Stone
Members of Lincolnshire’s Jewish communities have taken part in a heartfelt dedication service for the Lincoln Jewish Memorial Stone (LJMS) at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) just outside of the city. This significant memorial commemorates the Jews who served and died in the RAF during the Second World War … Read More
Support the 25th anniversary of the Karen Morris Memorial Trust
By Sylvia Morris MBE Chair, Karen Morris Memorial Trust Many members of the Liberal and Reform movements will remember my sorely missed daughter Karen Morris (pictured) – who grew up at Finchley Progressive Synagogue, attended many ULPSNYC (now LJY-Netzer) weekends and Kadimah summer camps and became a very popular Shemesh … Read More
Rabbi Harry Jacobi Memorial Lecture – Restoring Kindness
The fourth Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture will take place on Sunday 26 March 2023 from 2.30-4.00pm at Southgate Progressive Synagogue (SPS). Members and friends of Liberal Judaism can attend for free in person or via Zoom. To book, please email office@sps.uk.com. This year’s lecture will be given by … Read More
LJ rabbis on the AJEX Annual Remembrance Parade and Ceremony
The AJEX Annual Remembrance Parade and Ceremony at the Cenotaph on Sunday 20 November is a key event in the Jewish calendar. It is where all parts of our community come together to honour and remember the thousands of Jewish service members who served and fought for our freedom. Many … Read More
Liberal Judaism at Westminster Abbey Trees of Life service
Liberal Judaism had a number of representatives at today’s Trees of Life service to honour those who died and served the community in the Covid-19 pandemic, held at Westminster Abbey. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, pictured above with other faith leaders, gave a ‘blessing of the saplings’, which you … Read More
Liberal Judaism Memorial Prayers for Queen Elizabeth II
This Sunday (18 September), Liberal Judaism will hold Memorial Prayers for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. They will will take place from 7.50pm-8.10pm via Zoom – and will be led by Liberal Judaism’s Rabbis Rebecca Birk and Anna Wolfson. All are invited to attend. To register for the Zoom link, please … Read More
Liberal Judaism Vice President pays Lords tribute to the Queen
Baroness (Gillian) Merron of Lincoln, a Vice President of Liberal Judaism, has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords. Speaking on behalf of our movement, she praised the Queen’s devoted service and read out part of the remembrance prayer said in Liberal synagogues this … Read More
A prayer to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II
A prayer from Rabbi Alexandra Wright, President of Liberal Judaism and Senior Rabbi at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue. Additional readings could be added to services this Shabbat (Psalms 23, 90, 91 or Kohelet 3): Eternal God, Source of Compassion and Strength, we stand before You in grief and sorrow to … Read More