5 March 2018 Liberal Judaism is part of a special online initiative that will see speakers from varied fields and institutions sharing perspectives and stories about Progressive life in Israel. ‘Israel at 70: Conversations on Progressive Israel’ will see a series of sessions taking place each Wednesday at 7.30pm via … Read More
Join our summer Birthright Israel Progressive trip
26 February 2018 Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism have teamed up to host a Birthright Israel Progressive trip this summer. Taking place from 28 August – 6 September, the trip is a gift from Taglit Birthright and is FREE for all 19-26 year-olds who have not been on an organised … Read More
Get money off Europe’s biggest Yom Ha’atzmaut event
23 February 2018 The Alliance for Progressive Judaism’s Israel Desk has teamed up with Europe’s biggest Yom Ha’atzmaut event to offer all Liberal Judaism members 10% off. To take advantage of this offer, please email Carrie Shaw on israeldesk@apjuk.org – Carrie will then send you a discount code you can … Read More
Rabbis unite to fight Israel’s refugee deportation plan
1 February 2018 Liberal Judaism’s Director of Strategy & Partnerships, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, joined with rabbis from Reform and Masorti Judaism to meet with Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to the UK and express concern at the country’s plan to deport African migrants. Rabbi Charley organised the meeting where she represented hundreds … Read More
Rabbi Charley Baginsky in new book on Liberal Zionism
Liberal Judaism’s Rabbi Charley Baginsky has contributed to an important new book, titled The Fragile Dialogue: New Voices of Liberal Zionism (ISBN: 9780881233056). Published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the book explores how we can approach the polarising subjects of Israel and Zionism in our modern Progressive Jewish … Read More
LJY-Netzer Israel Tour has launched – here’s how you can join us
Ellie Lawson, LJY-Netzer Movement Worker 20 November 2017 This summer LJY-Netzer will be taking a group of 16 year olds around Israel, for a life changing experience. Israel Tour is an amazing opportunity to experience the country, exploring the land from top to bottom. Whether or not you’ve been before, … Read More
Northwood full for Balfour centenary event
7 November 2017 More than 150 people attended a special event to celebrate the centenary of the Balfour Declaration at Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue (NPLS). Hosted by Arzenu UK (formerly Pro-Zion) and the Alliance of Progressive Judaism’s Israel Desk it featured Matthew Gould, Britain’s former ambassador to Israel, in … Read More
Rabbi Danny Rich statement on the Balfour Centenary
By Rabbi Danny Rich, Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism 30 October 2017 Liberal Judaism representatives and communities, in common with much of world Jewry, will mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration at a series of events with thanks, pride and hope. Conscious of the 3,000 year old historic link … Read More
How Liberal Judaism will mark the Balfour Centenary
30 October 2017 Liberal Judaism’s rabbis, leaders and members will take part in a number of events this week to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, including: 1) Monday 30 October – Liberal Judaism representatives will attend a Reception to Celebrate the Centenary of the Balfour Declaration, hosted by the … Read More
Northwood & Pinner member wows critics with new book
5 September 2017 David Hirsh, a member of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue and a speaker at the recent Liberal Judaism Day of Celebration, has won rave reviews for his new book. David (pictured above with Gillian Merron at the Day of Celebration) has just released Contemporary Left Antisemitism – … Read More