Collection GB 0074 LMA/4429 - UNION OF LIBERAL AND PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUES

0.83 linear metres

GB 0074 LMA/4429 193--2002 Collection 0.83 linear metres Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues

The Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues (ULPS) orignated as the Jewish Religious Union (JRU). The JRU was founded in 1902 by Lily Montagu, the daughter of Samuel Montagu who founded the Federation of Synagogues, and Claude Montefiore, theologian, scholar and philanthropist. Montagu and Montefiore initially intended to encourage a revival of interest in Judaism within the existing religious organisational framework. In 1910 it was decided to set up the movements' first separate congregation following disagreements with both the United Synagogue and the West London Synagogue - the leading Reform congregation in London. The Liberal Jewish Synagogue was opened in 1911.

Further Liberal congregations were established throughout the twentieth century; by 1991 there were nearly 30 affiliated synagogues. In 1944 the name of the movement was changed to the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues.

Deposited in November 2001.

Records of the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues (ULPS), dealing mainly with the creation of the new version of the prayer book Service of the Heart which was published in 1995. Rabbi John Rayner edited the new edition with Rabbi Chaim Stern as co-editor. Rabbi Julia Neuberger chaired the anthology committee. As well as aiming to combine general Jewish tradition with Progressive Jewish thought the editors wished to respond to changes in Jewish outlook in the late twentieth century. The use of language, in particular gender sensitivity, was carefully examined.

Other records include minutes and correspondence of the Federation of Womens' Societies Executive Committee and papers relating to ULPS educational courses.

The archives have been arranged into the following series: LMA/4429/1 Administration; LMA/4429/2 Liturgy; LMA/4429/3 Education.

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information are subject to access restrictions under the UK Data Protection Act, 1998.

Copyright rests with the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues.

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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

For further material on the Liberal Jewish movement in England and the Jewish Religious Union see ACC/3529. The main archive of the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues is held by the Union.

For further information please consult the LMA Information Leaflet: "Records of the Anglo-Jewish Community at London Metropolitan Archives"; available to download here: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Visitor_information/free_information_leaflets.htm (URL correct Feb 2010).

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Description prepared in March 2010. Cultural identity Jewish Religious reform Religious institutions Religious organizations Social science education Religious education Prayer books Theology Religious doctrines Religious texts Devotional texts Religious activities Religious practice Religious groups Jews Religions Ancient religions Judaism Liberal Judaism Religion Liberal Jewish Synagogue Jewish Religious Union Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues London England UK Western Europe Europe

Deposited in November 2001.

Records of the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues (ULPS), dealing mainly with the creation of the new version of the prayer book Service of the Heart which was published in 1995. Rabbi John Rayner edited the new edition with Rabbi Chaim Stern as co-editor. Rabbi Julia Neuberger chaired the anthology committee. As well as aiming to combine general Jewish tradition with Progressive Jewish thought the editors wished to respond to changes in Jewish outlook in the late twentieth century. The use of language, in particular gender sensitivity, was carefully examined.

Other records include minutes and correspondence of the Federation of Womens' Societies Executive Committee and papers relating to ULPS educational courses.

The archives have been arranged into the following series: LMA/4429/1 Administration; LMA/4429/2 Liturgy; LMA/4429/3 Education.

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information are subject to access restrictions under the UK Data Protection Act, 1998.

Copyright rests with the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues.

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For further material on the Liberal Jewish movement in England and the Jewish Religious Union see ACC/3529. The main archive of the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues is held by the Union.

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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