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
Judge Rinder praises ‘heroic’ Progressive movements
2 November 2017 TV star and barrister Robert Rinder has heralded the ‘heroic’ achievements of Liberal and Reform Judaism on LGBTQI+ rights. Speaking at a Service of Celebration, at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, ITV’s Judge Rinder said that the Progressive movements had “paved the way for a new generation who … Read More
Read Rabbi Danny Rich’s address to the PinkNews Awards
26 October 2017 Rabbi Danny Rich, the senior rabbi of Liberal Judaism, gave the opening prayer at this year’s PinkNews Awards. The event, which took place in Westminster, celebrates the contributions of politicians, entertainers, businesses, campaigners and community groups to improving LGBTQI+ life in the UK and beyond. It was … Read More
Join our ground-breaking LGBTQI+ history project
4 October 2017 Liberal Judaism’s pioneering Rainbow Pilgrims project is offering training and volunteering opportunities. Rainbow Pilgrims is Britain’s first and only oral history about LGBTQI+ migrants of ith ith. It is now going into its next exciting phase and that is where we need your help. We are … Read More
Liberal Judaism to offer fully inclusive ketubot
28 September 2017 Monday September 25 – Liberal Judaism has become the first Jewish movement in the world to offer ketubot especially written for same sex couples and those who prefer a non binary or gender neutral format. A ketubah, or marriage contract, has been a key part of a … Read More
Download your new Liberal Judaism lectionary
20 September 2017 The new Liberal Judaism lectionary for 5778/9 is available now and can be downloaded by clicking here. The lectionary – compiled by Rabbi David Hulbert and Louise Freedman – is a guide to the recommended Torah and Haftarah readings for Shabbat, festivals and special shabbatot. This latest … Read More
[Blog] Celebrating the High Holy Days as a community
Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein 19 September 2017 As Liberal Jews around the UK prepare for our High Holy Days, this is a time for reflection. Mine begin by looking back to the summer and a holiday we enjoyed in Gozo, Malta – a beautiful island where the towns and villages … Read More
Annual Memorial Services this Sunday
14 September 2017 Liberal Judaism’s Annual Memorial services will take place this Sunday (September 17). They will be held at the following times: Midday at The Western Cemetery, Cheshunt, led by Rabbi David Hulbert Midday at The Western Cemetery Woodland Burial, Cheshunt, led by Rabbi Jackie Tabick Midday at The … Read More
[Blog] Antisemitism must not come to define us
Rabbi Charley Baginsky 13 September 2017 The latest study from the Institute for Jewish Policy Research – with its headline statistic that more than a quarter of British people hold at least one antisemitic view – is already causing a stir. Antisemitism has preoccupied our British Jewish community for quite … Read More
Liberal rabbi addresses Scottish Parliament
7 September 2017 Liberal Judaism’s Rabbi Mark Solomon addressed the Scottish Parliament at the start of the new parliamentary term. Mark, in his capacity as rabbi for Sukkat Shalom: Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community, delivered the weekly Time for Reflection to MSPs. In his four minute address, Mark talked about celebrating … Read More