17 September 2026 – 6 Tishri 5787 | Communities, News
Our first Rosh Hashanah as The Movement for Progressive Judaism was another special milestone. Communities across the UK and Ireland were busier than ever, as members came together for services, youth activities, study sessions, tashlich walks, reverse tashlich...
15 September 2026 – 4 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, Sermons, Thought
Rabbi Richard Jacobi is Rabbi of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS). This sermon was delivered at ELELS on Erev Rosh Hashanah. — It was on 25 September 2016 that the two former Liberal synagogues of Bet Tikvah and Woodford voted to come together to...
15 June 2026 – 30 Sivan 5786 | Communities, News
This week, East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) is hosting the Jewish Living Experience Exhibition curated by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. To start the week ELELS welcomed Ben Crowne from the Board to a civic reception at the synagogue with local...
9 June 2026 – 24 Sivan 5786 | Communities, News, Shabbat
East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) marked National Volunteers’ Week with a special Volunteers’ Shabbat celebrating the many people who give their time and energy to support community life. The service, led by Rabbi Richard Jacobi and ELELS Musical...
27 November 2025 – 7 Kislev 5786 | Communities, Festivals, News, Social Action / Justice
Progressive Jewish communities across the country took part in this year’s 20th anniversary Mitzvah Day, marking it with powerful acts of social action and solidarity. Volunteers joined neighbours from many faiths and backgrounds to stand with refugees, support...
