Liberal Judaism and LJY-Netzer share the concern of so many in the British Jewish community for the future of Israel’s government following the 1 November election. The Religious Zionism Party of Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir ran a campaign that proudly displayed its racist, misogynist and homophobic views, as … Read More
[Video] Israeli election explainer with Rabbi Lea Mühlstein
Many of us are worried about the outcome of today’s Israeli elections. But do you want to understand how the system actually works? Rabbi Lea Mühlstein gave a talk – as part of the Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus adult Jewish learning programme – explaining in detail everything you need to know … Read More
Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus – Free online talks
Leo Baeck College is pleased to invite all members of Liberal Judaism to join three free online talks as part of its Lehrhaus adult education programme this autumn. You can register here. ESCAPE FROM KYIV Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich Monday 21 September: 7.30-9.00pm UK time Join Rabbi Tanya for an exclusive … Read More
Thursday 26 May: Day of Celebration bonus session
This Thursday (26 May) night at 8pm, we will be holding a Day of Celebration bonus session via Zoom. We will be joined by Rabbi Lea Mühlstein – one of the senior rabbis of The Ark Synagogue and the International Chair of Arzenu – who will deliver a session entitled … 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
Letter to the Home Secretary regarding Bezalel Smotrich
Dear Home Secretary, We write to you on behalf of 15 Jewish community organisations representing tens of thousands of members of our community that span the religious and political spectrum. Yesterday evening, Member of Knesset Bezalel Smotrich landed in the UK for what he claimed were a series of meetings … Read More
Liberal Judaism rabbis meet with the President of Israel
It was a great honour for Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky and The Ark Synagogue’s Rabbi Lea Mühlstein to meet with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, today. The President reaffirmed his commitment to the centrality of the relationship with the UK and with all denominations of Judaism. We … Read More
LJ CEO attends Labour Friends of Israel lunch with Sir Keir Starmer
Liberal Judaism was proud to be recognised as an important voice in the on-going conversation around antisemitism on the left at today’s Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) lunch with Sir Keir Starmer. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky sat on the top table at the event alongside the Labour leader, … Read More
Community Briefing with Israeli youth charity Shanti House
Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce a special Community Briefing with Mariuma Ben Yosef, the founder of Shanti House, on Thursday 21 October at 8pm. The event is open to all, via Zoom, and will give everyone a chance to hear about this amazing Israeli organisation and Mariuma’s own inspiring … Read More
Biennial speaker is new head of Israel Reform Movement
Anna Kislanski, a former keynote speaker at the Liberal Judaism Biennial Weekend, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ). Anna began her professional career within the framework of the Israel Reform Movement almost 20 years ago, in 2002, as … Read More