Friday 16 September: ELELS Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Friday (16 September) at 8pm with a special Zoom service hosted by East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS). As the Shabbat before Selichot, and with the focus on the start of the High Holy Days, the service will take time … Read More
A prayer for King Charles III this Shabbat
A prayer from Rabbi Rebecca Birk, Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors (CoLRaC): Eternal God, whose dominion is everlasting. Bless now Charles, our King together with Camilla, his Queen consort, and all the Royal family as they face the sad and challenging days of change ahead. May … Read More
A prayer to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II
A prayer from Rabbi Alexandra Wright, President of Liberal Judaism and Senior Rabbi at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue. Additional readings could be added to services this Shabbat (Psalms 23, 90, 91 or Kohelet 3): Eternal God, Source of Compassion and Strength, we stand before You in grief and sorrow to … Read More
Saturday 10 September: Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (10 September) at Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue (BPS). This special service will both celebrate Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary and ONE SHABBAT – the annual weekend for small Jewish communities and Jews living remotely. BPS Chair David Young said: “We are a … Read More
Saturday 3 September: York Liberal Jewish Community Open House Shabbat
Liberal Judaism’s series of Open House Shabbats continues this Saturday (3 September) at York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC). As part of Liberal Judaism’s 120th anniversary celebrations, YLJC is taking its turn to host a Shabbat morning service with other Liberal communities around the country. Interfaith friends from York have also … Read More