The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats. Our front page gives an update on the Path to Progressive Judaism, as we bring Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism together as one united movement. We … Read More
Eighth cohort of Ba’alei Tefillah lay prayer leader course launches
The launch of the eighth cohort of Liberal Judaism’s flagship course for training lay prayer leaders took place this weekend at the Montagu Centre, a fitting venue named in honour of one of the movement’s pioneers, Lily Montagu. This special occasion not only marked the beginning of an exciting journey … Read More
High Holy Days reflection: Why hope must prevail
By Rabbi Kath Vardi In the book of Kohelet we read, ‘there is nothing new under the sun’ (1:9). It would be easy this year to fully feel the force of this rather pessimistic saying. As we step into the year 5785 we recognise that, rather than settling or renewing, … Read More
A year that showed the importance of movement
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky It’s hard to imagine that this time a year ago, as we prepared for Rosh Hashanah, we had no comprehension that just a few weeks later we would experience the tragedy of 7 October. The last year has been one of complex … Read More
Century of LJ Beit Din and Rabbinic Board documents digitised
Thanks to a generous grant from the NLPS Trust, almost 100 years of archives of Liberal Judaism Beit Din and Rabbinic Board certificates, and other historic documents, have been professionally digitised. By digitising these archives, Liberal Judaism has ensured the protection of these important historical records from deterioration or damage, … Read More