We don't 'marry out'. We are made to

"Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." - Ruth 1:16

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Eastbourne hosts Shabbaton

Eleven Liberal congregations were represented at a small communities Shabbaton in Eastbourne. They were joined by members of the local Orthodox community who came for lunch and afternoon lectures.

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Lessons from Isaiah Berlin's liberal Zionism

A few weeks ago, while public attention in Israel was turned to the elections, a number of distinguished historians and scientists gathered at the Israeli Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Jerusalem to talk about the legacy of Chaim Weizmann, the chemist, Zionist statesman and Israel's first president.

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Liberals get rise in converts

Liberal Judaism has announced a record number of conversions, with 85 recruits accepted in 2011.

Candidates have to experience a full Jewish calendar year and undergo at least six months' instruction before applying for admission.

In practice, most take 15 months or more before they appear before the Liberal Beit Din - as its rabbinic board was renamed last year.

Liberal chief executive R

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Liberal leader advocates 'Federation' with Reform

Liberal Judaism chair Lucian Hudson has called for a closer alliance with the Reform movement, suggesting they combine forces in a joint federation.

Writing in the latest issue of the Liberal newsletter, LJ Today, Mr Hudson said he wanted to go beyond the old question of "merger" - the subject of failed talks between the movements.

Instead, they should "focus on what it would take to create

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Eastbourne gets rabbi

The Eastbourne Progressive Jewish Congregation (Beit Chaverim) is to be served by a part-time minister - Rabbi Anna Gerrard from the Liberal Judaism head office team.

Rabbi Gerrard will officiate at the erev Shabbat services on the fourth Friday of every month and will also offer pastoral support to congregants.

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Liberal buys right-wing Betar

Betar Jerusalem, notorious for its right-wing football fans, has been bought by left-leaning US businessman Dan Adler, together with fellow investor Adam Levin.

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