The leaders of Progressive Judaism met with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace. The Archbishop requested the get-together with Reform Judaism CEO Rabbi Josh Levy and Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky to discuss their plans to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. The … Read More
Liberal and Reform rabbis unite for joint meeting
Rabbis and cantors from Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism held their first joint meeting since announcing their historic move to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. More than 30 members of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis & Cantors and the Conference of Liberal Rabbis & Cantors … Read More
Phyllis Dorey is new World Union for Progressive Judaism chair
Phyllis Dorey, a longtime leader within the Progressive Jewish Movement in Australia and globally, was installed as the new chair of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) on Saturday in Jerusalem. Phyllis becomes the first Australian to serve as chair of the WUPJ — the international network of the … Read More
LJ Vice President to present Robe Royal at the Coronation
Baroness (Gillian) Merron of Lincoln, a Vice President of Liberal Judaism, will present the Robe Royal at the Coronation of King Charles III. She will be joined by Muslim, Hindu and Sikh peers in presenting the King with four key pieces of regalia during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. They … Read More
Commonwealth Service: Rabbi Charley Baginsky gives blessing
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky gave a blessing on behalf of Britain’s Jewish community at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey today (Monday 13 March). The Commonwealth Service celebrates the people and cultures of the Commonwealth’s 54 nations and 2.4 billion citizens. Those in attendance will include King Charles … Read More
Meet our new LJY-Netzer Movement Workers
LJY-Netzer, the youth movement of Liberal Judaism, has announced its three Movement Workers for 5784 – Mia Bogod, Mia Harris and Hannah Gellman. They will start at the end of the summer, after a period working alongside our current youth leadership team of Sophie Leapman, Jess Mindel and Joe Shotton. … 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
TONIGHT: Former Israeli Ambassador in conversation
Liberal Judaism and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue will host a special event on Thursday 2 February, at 7pm, with former Israeli Ambassador Daniel Taub. He will be in conversation with Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky – answering questions about this most difficult moment for Diaspora and Progressive Jewish relations … Read More
World Union seeks lay leader nominations
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is now inviting nominations for its next leadership cycle, and is seeking individuals who: are passionate about building diverse, international Progressive Jewish communities. are experienced in programming or synagogue life in a WUPJ region. are interested and experienced in one of WUPJ’s key strategic areas, including education, … Read More
Community Briefing with the Board of Deputies
We have a special Liberal Judaism Community Briefing at 8pm tonight – when we will be joined by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Liberal Judaism needs more of our communities to consider joining the Board – so that our voice is raised up and heard even louder. The … Read More