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Rabbis Aaron and Andrew Goldstein lead the way to the woodland - picture by Yakir Zur
October 2, 2023, 1:19 pm
Liberal Judaism consecrates first cemetery in more than 50 years
"This is our chance to rejoice in life and fulfil our duty to provide for the dead", says Rabbi Aaron Goldstein at Liberal movement's new woodland burial site in Buckinghamshire
By Michelle Rosenberg
British Jewish representatives publish letter of support for pro-democracy protesters, seen here blocking Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv on 26 March 2023
July 26, 2023, 1:15 pm
100 British rabbis and communal leaders warn of ‘grave concerns’ in Israel’s judicial fight
Open letter to the Israeli government, signed by the most senior rabbis from Reform, Masorti, and Liberal synagogues around the UK, deplores 'corruption of our values' after Knesset vote
By Jewish News Reporter
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
April 18, 2023, 2:12 pm
OPINION: Together, Liberal and Reform Judaism stands on the edge of the promised land
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy on how uniting Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism will promote shared values and help more people live rich and vibrant Jewish lives.
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
April 17, 2023, 11:37 am
Liberal and Reform merge to create single progressive UK Jewish movement
In an historic move, Rabbi Josh Levy becomes CEO of The Movement for Reform Judaism, partnering with Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Ealing synagogue 80th birthday celebrations, March 2023
March 30, 2023, 2:06 pm
80th birthday celebrations for Ealing Liberal synagogue
Members and dignitaries come together to mark milestone for west London shul
By JN Reporter
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (left) with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis at the Western Wall
February 8, 2023, 12:58 pm
Church may follow liberal Jews in making God gender neutral
Proposed change to 'They' instead of 'He' would mirror amendments made by Liberal Judaism a generation ago
By Jewish News Reporter
Laura Marks OBE, Mitzvah Day Chair
January 17, 2023, 12:33 pm
Brewing up a mitzvah – interfaith initiative to beat January blues
Mitzvah Day's 'Brew Monday' encourages communities to meet over a cuppa for mental health support.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Rabbi Igor Zinkov, Mehri Niknam, Smita Oza, Ashwin Mehta, Dame Maureen Lipman DBE, Revd Graham Buckle, Imam Mehmed Stublla, Imam Rexhep Qerkezi and Rabbi Alexandra Wright with the LJS menorah (credit – Steven Derby/Interfaith Matters)
December 20, 2022, 1:24 pm
Maureen Lipman leads Liberal Jewish Chanukah celebration
Around 150 adults and children attended the event at the LJS, in St John's Wood, with a similar number from all around the world watching live on YouTube.
By Jewish News Reporter
Prayers for the new King Charles III were said at Finchley Progressive Synagogue in north London last weekend (Photo: FPS via social media)
September 12, 2022, 11:43 am
British synagogues offer prayers for Charles III on first Shabbat since accession
Services around the country sounded a little different this weekend as congregations marked the changes in the Royal Family
By Michael Daventry
Little boy tying shoe laces on stairs outdoors, closeup
September 11, 2022, 10:02 pm
Leap of Faith: Adam’s greatest parental warning  
By Rabbi Miriam Berger
Archie Battersbee
August 17, 2022, 6:43 pm
Leap of Faith
Why Moses would have sided with Archie Battersbee’s mother
By Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild
July 27, 2022, 3:33 pm
Leap of faith: what would Miriam have tweeted in 40-degree heat?
By Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers
July 20, 2022, 1:05 pm
Leap of faith: keeping it real in the summer holidays
By Rabbi Charley Baginksy
The money raised will be used for a series of initiatives to build Liberal Judaism for the future, with many focussed on supporting youth.
June 21, 2022, 12:02 pm
Liberal Judaism sets new fundraising record to mark 120th anniversary
The movement brought in £275,000 from more than 1,000 contributors – five times more than ever raised before.
By Jewish News Reporter
Keynote speakers Sara Nathan and Paul Anticoni. Picture: Yakir Zur
May 23, 2022, 2:46 pm
Liberal Judaism celebrates its central part in the spectrum of Jewish life
More than 150 people attended the Day of Celebration, held at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St John's Wood, to outline their “big dreams” for the future at the movement.
By Toby Porter
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