Lianne Kolirin 16 June 2016 The Jewish Chronicle Liberal rabbis have launched a campaign to recruit a minyan for the stone-setting of a woman who died with no next of kin. Rita Fishman was buried three years ago with no mourners present at her funeral. Little is … Read More
Jews and the EU referendum
Dr Ilan Zvi Baron 13 June 2016 On June 23rd, we will be voting on the future of the United Kingdom and its relationship not just with Europe but with the rest of the world. As Jews we have some special reasons why we should vote to remain in the … Read More
Nottingham interfaith kitchen celebrates anniversary
6 June 2016 Nottingham’s Salaam Shalom (SaSh) Kitchen celebrated its first anniversary last week, with the event covered by local TV. The unique project – a collaboration between Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) and Muslim charity Himmah – provides a hot meal every Wednesday to around 100 people in … Read More
[TV Appearance] Rabbi Charley Baginsky on The Big Questions
28 May 2016 BBC One Liberal Judaism’s Rabbi Charley Baginsky took part in this weekend’s edition of The Big Questions on BBC1. Charley, who is rabbi at South Bucks Jewish Community, was part of a panel discussing the topic “did man create God?” The other panelists were Francesca Stavrakopoulou, professor of ancient religion at … Read More
[Sermon] Remain or Leave: A question of values
Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah 28 May 2016 Four weeks from today we will know results of the European Union referendum, and whether the UK electorate has voted to remain in the EU or to leave. Believe it or not, this is a Jewish issue. It is a Jewish issue, not … Read More