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03 AUGUST 2017 - 10 AV 5777
PARASHAT VA'ETCHANNAN
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LJ IN THE MEDIA



Rabbi Aaron Goldstein is new Rabbinic Conference chair

Rabbi Dr Dalia Marx joins lunchtime study session 

Celebrating 50 years of Bedfordshire Progressive



Read the July/August LJ Today here.
 

In this week's Jewish News Liberal Judaism's Rabbi Danny Rich reflects on history of the aleynu.

Click here to read this week's Jewish News issue.

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NLPS TRUST FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

 

Deadline:
Friday 1 September


The next meeting of the NLPS Trust will be held on Tuesday 3 October 2017.

Please contact Sandra Greenberg, the Trust's administrator to request a grant application form.

Grant application forms must be returned by Friday 1 September to be considered.
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25 September - 13 June
Melton Course
17 October
Keir Starmer in conversation with Jo Coburn
15 October
Rabbi Lionel Blue's Tombstone Consecration
20-22 October
LJY-Netzer's APOW
2 November
5 Lectures in 5 Synagogues
12 November
Annual Inter-synagogue Quiz
23 November
Beyond Text: Interpretation as Meaning Concert
7 December
Humanitarian Award Tribute Dinner & Concert

BEYOND TEXT: INTERPRETATION AS MEANING CONCERT


Thursday 23 November

 
Liberal Judaism invites you to attend Beyond Text: Interpretation as Meaning; the movement's first fundraising concert to mark 115 years of Liberal Judaism.

Exceptionally gifted cellist Thomas Carroll, international flautist Abigail Dolan and renowned pianist David Dolan will share a programme of classical music and improvisation to enjoy and discuss.

The evening will also include a silent auction.

More details online.

Location: Liberal Jewish Synagogue, London, NW8 7HA
Time: 6:15pm - Reception  |  7:45pm - Concert
Tickets: Reception & Concert - £45  |  Concert only - £25
Book online

MELTON


Starting 6 September 2017

 
Adult learning for the wondering Jew. Melton is one of the most important pluralist adult Jewish offerings in the world and Liberal Judaism is pleased to be working the the Lyons Learning Project to bring it to students in the heart of London.

The first year of the course includes: Rhythms and Purposes of Jewish Living.
The second year includes: Ethics and 'Crossroads' (history).

The course runs in two venues so you can choose the evening and location which works for you.

Find out more and register here.

Location: Central London
Time: 7-9:30pm
Dates: 6 September 2017 - 13 June 2018
(term dates specified on the website)

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICES


Sunday 17 September

 
Please find below the details for this year's annual memorial services. If you require any additional details please contact Alexandra.

Cheshunt
Time: Noon
Rabbi: David Hulbert

Pound Lane
Time: Noon
Rabbi: Alexandra Wright

Edgwarebury
Time: 1pm
Rabbi: Aaron Goldstein

Hoop Lane
Time: 3pm
Rabbi: Lee Wax

SERVICE OF CELEBRATION


Sunday 29 October

 
Leo Baeck College, JGLG, Keshet, Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism invite you to join them for an afternoon of celebration and reflection marking the 50th anniversary of the partial legalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales. 

Guest speaker Judge Robert Rinder will discuss the legal process involved in this landmark decision and implications of the anniversary.

A special service will be followed by a choice of learning and discussion sessions and a celebratory tea.

Location: Liberal Jewish synagogue
Time: 3-5:30pm
Donation: £5 on the door
RSVP: by email

2017 ANNUAL INTER-SYNAGOGUE QUIZ


Sunday 12 November

 
Save the date, swot up on your general knowledge and get your team together because the Annual Liberal Judaism Inter-Synagogue Quiz is back!

Email Monique to register your team and more details.

Location: Southgate Progressive Synagogue
Time: TBC

VACANCY: RECEPTIONIST


Liberal Judaism is looking for a receptionist to join our friendly and vibrant head office team.

The successful candidate will have experience/skills in the following areas:
  • Providing a warm and professional welcome
  • Able to multi-task and manage competing demands
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Use of spreadsheets, databases, diaries and word processing
  • Positive attitude to working as part of a team
For more details please visit send your CV and a short covering letter to Alexandra Simonon (no agencies).

Salary: £22-24k p/a (full-time)

Deadline: Wednesday 6 September
(unless sufficient applications are received ahead of that date)

ONLINE SHOP REFURBISHMENT


Please note that the online shop is currently closed for refurbishment. 

If you would like to order a siddur, machzor or any of the books we have available please contact the office at 020 7580 1663.
 
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