Library

Visiting a Synagogue

Friendly, basic information guide to what is outside and inside a synagogue with clear illustrations. Very user friendly and geared to the non-Jewish visitor.

West London Synagogue of British Jews - Three copies

Compact pamphlet which tells the layman (and non-Jewish person), what inside West London Synagogue and what the various aspects (Bimah, torah, Ark…)are. A good sketch of the beautiful 19th century building on Upper Berkley St. and Seymour Place.

What Does the ULPS Do for Your Synagogue?

The services and backing of the ULPS to other synagogues is clearly explained here. Everything from Prayerbooks to Education to setting up new synagogues.

What has the Board of Deputies ever done for us?

The various functions and activities of the BOD in succinct form: education, religious freedom, understanding.

What is Judaism?

An interesting arrangement of bits of knowledge done in a series of articles which cover everything from The Torah to Religious Books to Sex to Death and Afterlife. Lovely pictures at the end. An orthodox view given only.

What Is Reform Judaism?

Concise, easily understood explanations of the difference between Reformed, Conservative, Orthodox Judaism. What the reformed position is on synagogues, prayers, Israel, and belief. A very clear well communication, particularly for those who are uninformed and not reformed.

What is Reform Judaism?

Good 'basic' Q & A format which explains the position of Reform Judaism to those who are Reformed and those who are not. Answers all the 'tricky' questions such as belief in God, position on Kashrut, and the importance of Torah. Plenty in here for the outsider as well as those who are members of the RSGB.

What Will You Do? 48 Things You Can Do to Make a Difference

Lovely little pamphlet inspired by R. Jonathan Sack's book, To Heal a Fractured World. It lists literally 48 things a person can do, great and small, to make the world, community, and in the world at large a better place. Lovely, practical, and worth reading and keeping in one's consciousness.

Why I am a Liberal Jew

Various prominent lay people within the Liberal community expound on what appeals to them about liberal Judaism: on a former Orthodox Jew, another woman form a liberal Jewish family, another a convert, and a fourth who had no previous synagogue affiliation. Thoughtful comments.

Why is this year different?

Practical information to the laws which apply when the day preceding Pesach happens on Shabbat. Well, it happens and it's nice to know what to do.

Why Join A Liberal Synagogue?

Thumb-nail brochure geared to the liberal mind and formatted through a series of questions. A way of encouraging people to join the Liberal movement if it is what he/she thinks seems compatible.

Women in Judaism, Sept. 2014, European Jewish Heritage Days

As part of the annual EJHD, various venues across the country were held to honour and celebrate Jewish women throughout history form Queen Esther to Golda Meir.

World Union for Progressive Judaism 2005/2006

The annual periodical which highlights what was done during the year (particularly in Berlin, North America and in Israel and Eastern Europe). The prospectus for 5767 includes various Israel Developments, a Global Social action network, support of new and established communities throughout the world, expanded youth programs and educational actives and facilities.

Yad Vashem, The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority-Visitors Guide

Moving and descriptive pamphlet which everyone ought to read and certainly, a place which every person, Jew and non-Jew ought to visit. Continually expanding and improving, it is one of the major centres for archives and Holocaust Studies.

Yom Ha-Shoah Service-Cornwall Community 2012

Readings and ceremony for a memorial service for the Six Million on Holocaust Memorial Day, Jan. 27, 2012/

Yom Ha'Shoah Memorial Service for the Six Million

Series of readings, witness accounts, prayers and Biblical references.

Youth in the ULPS

What's on offer to the young person (a great deal of things), in the liberal movement. Informative and concise little pamphlet which might just be the ticket for someone with errant youngsters on their hands.