By Becca Fetterman I am writing today not as Director of Youth, but as a proud parent of two LJY-Netzerniks (pictured above with me and my husband Andrew). LJY-Netzer has given so many of our children a community where they feel they belong and an open place to explore their … Read More
LJY-Netzer Machaneh Kadimah: 15 – 28 August 2022
Machaneh Kadimah summer camp is LJY-Netzer’s biggest event of the year, and is certainly not something to miss out on! You can book your place HERE. Kadimah brings together Liberal Jews from all over the world for an incredible jam-packed camp with fun, singing, and bonding. Over two weeks, participants … Read More
Add a beetroot to your Seder plate for Ukraine
The World Union for Progressive Judaism, of which Liberal Judaism is a member, is urging Progressive Jews around the globe to add a beetroot to their Seder plate this Passover to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Ukraine’s most famous national food is borscht, for which the main ingredient … Read More
Launching LJY-Netzer’s Machaneh Shamayim spring camp
Liberal Judaism and LJY-Netzer are pleased to announce that in 2022 we are launching Machaneh Shamayim… an amazing new spring camp for those aged 8-15! There is no better way to enjoy your school holiday than on Machaneh Shamayim. It will be five days and four nights of non-stop fun … Read More
Finchley and Nottingham KT students join up
The Kabbalat Torah class from Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) were recently welcomed by Nottingham Liberal Synagogue for a weekend stay. Their trip included a visit to Beth Shalom – the National Holocaust Centre and Museum – during which they heard powerful survivor testimony. There was also lots of eduction, activities … Read More
Kabbalat Torah cycle raises £1,400 for mental health charity
Three young Liberal Jews and their teacher cycled almost 40 miles between Leicester Progressive Synagogue and Nottingham Liberal Synagogue to raise money for a mental health charity. Daniel Atkinson, Jacob Corne and Max Worth are taking part in the Kabbalat Torah (KT) programme at Nottingham Progressive Synagogue – a unique … Read More
Book for LJY-Netzer Machaneh Lemala (Spring Day Camp)
LJY-Netzer, the youth movement of Liberal Judaism, will be running a Covid-safe non-residential spring camp from April 6-9 at a location in North West London. With the new name of Machaneh Lemala (which means upwards), the camp offers four days of non-stop fun for those in school years 3-6 as … Read More
Progressive Jewish Students to run Careers Month in Feb
During February, Progressive Jewish Students will be running a Careers Month to inspire and reassure students about their job prospects post-university. UK Ambassador to the Ukraine Melinda Simmons, BBC journalist Tim Franks and CEO of JW3 Raymond Simonson are among the speakers who will be talking to students about their … Read More
Join our Teacher Training on online safeguarding (25 Nov)
Wednesday night’s Education Hub Teacher Training session will be on the topic of online safeguarding with Liberal Judaism director of youth Becca Fetterman and The Movement for Reform Judaism welfare manager Sharon Daniels. They will be looking at all the safeguarding implications of working online with children and young people … Read More
Hot Potatoes (19 Nov): Have we imprisoned our students?
With promises of in-person seminars and an imminent return to ‘normal’ university living, our students were enticed onto campus to begin their journey through higher education. Now, with the country in a new lockdown amidst ever changing Covid-19 rules and regulations, our students find themselves restricted to their halls – … Read More