Liberal Judaism (UK)
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Liberal Judaism (UK) is a major progressive Jewish movement in the United Kingdom that emphasizes religious egalitarianism, inclusivity, and modern interpretations of Jewish law and tradition.
Aliases (4)
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jewish religious denomination
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religious organization → |
| allows |
ordination of LGBTQ+ rabbis
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ordination of women as cantors → ordination of women as rabbis → |
| approachToHalakha |
ethical and historical interpretation
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non‑binding → |
| approachToLiturgy |
adaptation of traditional prayers
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inclusive language → vernacular language use → |
| approachToScripture |
historical‑critical
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| coreValue |
ethical responsibility
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personal autonomy in religious practice → pluralism → tikkun olam → |
| country |
United Kingdom
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| emphasis |
LGBTQ+ inclusion
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ethical monotheism → gender equality → inclusivity → interfaith dialogue → modern interpretations of Jewish law → modern interpretations of Jewish tradition → religious egalitarianism → social justice → |
| hasActivity |
conversion programs
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educational programs → interfaith initiatives → liturgy development → rabbinic training support → religious publications → social action projects → youth work → |
| hasOrganizationType |
umbrella body for congregations
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| languageOfLiturgy |
English
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Hebrew → |
| positionWithinJudaism |
major progressive Jewish movement in the United Kingdom
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| recognizes |
patrilineal descent in some contexts
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| religion |
Judaism
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| supports |
full participation of LGBTQ+ people in religious life
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full participation of women in religious life → same-sex marriage → |
| theologicalOrientation |
Progressive Judaism
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Reform Judaism → |
| welcomes |
Jews by choice
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LGBTQ+ individuals → interfaith families → people of diverse backgrounds → |
Referenced by (14)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Claude Montefiore
("Liberal Judaism")
→
Leo Baeck ("Liberal Judaism") → Lily Montagu ("Liberal Judaism") → |
movement |
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Lily Montagu
("Liberal Jewish movement in the United Kingdom")
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affiliation |
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Jonathan Sacks
("United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth")
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appointedBy |
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Leo Baeck College
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associatedWith |
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Lily Montagu
("Liberal Judaism (United Kingdom)")
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coFounded |
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Abraham Geiger Kolleg
("Liberal Judaism")
→
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denomination |
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Contemporary Judaism
("Liberal Judaism")
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hasMovement |
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Reform Judaism
→
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hasOrganization |
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Leo Baeck College
("Liberal Judaism")
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hasSpecialCollection |
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Reform Judaism
("Liberal Judaism")
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isRelatedTo |
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Leo Baeck College
("Liberal Judaism")
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religiousAffiliation |
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European Union for Progressive Judaism
("Liberal Judaism")
→
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religiousTradition |