LSJS - London School of Jewish Studies

LSJS - London School of Jewish Studies The Home of Teaching and Learning. Rooted in Jewish Wisdom.
Those who learn, grow.

Established as Jews’ College in 1855, LSJS was set up to train rabbis and teachers for our community. In the last few years it has opened its doors to every Jew to come and study. In highly imaginative ways, LSJS is inspiring a new generation to study regularly and participate in the great Jewish conversation between heaven and earth. Discover more about our great texts, history, values and ideas.

Those who deepen their encounter with Judaism discover the sheer ethical, intellectual and spiritual power of our tradition. Our vision is an engaged, inspired and educated Jewish community, nourished by a lifelong love of teaching and learning. LSJS delivers inspiring education programmes which transmit a love of learning and achieve excellence in teaching to transform the UK Jewish community and beyond.

The earliest complete Hebrew Machzor printed in the UK by Jewish printers after the readmission of the Jews to England i...
21/05/2026

The earliest complete Hebrew Machzor printed in the UK by Jewish printers after the readmission of the Jews to England in 1656.

Printed by Jews for the growing Jewish community of England, in 1771. With King George III on the throne, Encyclopaedia Britannica finally published, and Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary already 16 years old, the Jews of England had three established synagogues. Bevis Marks 1701, The Great Synagogue in Duke's Place, rebuilt 1760s and the Hambro, 1707. It would be another 71 years before Rabbi Adler was appointed the first official Chief Rabbi and another 84 years before Jews College was established.

Kavanat HaPaytan Machzor, London, 1771, Succot, Pesach, Shavuot

מחזור עם כוונת הפייטן חלק שני סכות פסח שבועות

Festival Prayer Book with the Intention of the Poet/Paytan, printed in London in 1771 (Published by Moses ben Gershon and partners)

20/05/2026

Rabbanit Joanne Greenaway and Dr Ayelet Hoffman Libson examine the tensions between traditional and academic approaches to Talmud, the challenge of imposter syndrome for women in leadership, and how the next generation of Jewish women may transform religious communities.

Listen to Women's Gallery at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YlSfklh9bLIg8yeQcGabt?si=Ly-4DRMbQ0ezKTm0RaEqqw

Find out about the Sukkot Challenge with Hadran, advancing Talmud Study for Women: https://hadran.org.il/beyond-the-daf/sukkahchallenge/ or sign up at https://bit.ly/4drIXli.

Meet the Fellows shaping the future of Jewish learning.Applications for the next cohort of the LSJS Rabbi Sacks Learning...
14/05/2026

Meet the Fellows shaping the future of Jewish learning.

Applications for the next cohort of the LSJS Rabbi Sacks Learning Fellowship are closing soon.

This one-year programme is for ambitious, inquisitive young professionals ready to engage seriously with the biggest questions of Jewish life today, drawing on the thought and legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

As a Fellow, you’ll challenge ideas, develop your own thinking, and contribute meaningfully to the conversations shaping Jewish life today. Through rigorous learning, discussion and personal projects, you’ll join a select cohort committed to depth, curiosity and impact.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time.

➡️ APPLY NOW: lsjs.ac.uk/rslf

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

As Bnei Yisrael begin their journey through the wilderness in this weeks parasha, Parashat Bamidbar, movement itself bec...
13/05/2026

As Bnei Yisrael begin their journey through the wilderness in this weeks parasha, Parashat Bamidbar, movement itself becomes both necessary and dangerous.

A people driven only by urgency, fear or momentum can lose sight of where they are actually trying to go.

Join Rachel Sharansky Danziger to explore The 'Journey To': The Dangers of being Driven, drawing on the wisdom of Rabbi Sacks.

In memory of David Gallick z"l

🌑 Tonight
🕰️ UK 7pm | ISR 9pm
🎟️ FREE (online only)
👉 Book here: lsjs.ac.uk/candct

10/05/2026

Introducing the Defence.

Rabbi Dr Harris Bor steps in to represent ChatGPT, bringing legal expertise, theological depth, and a serious question:

Can artificial intelligence serve Jewish education without replacing what makes learning human?

The case for the defence starts here.

Join the jury and have your say!

🌑 Tonight
🕰 20:00 - 21:30
🎟 In Person and Online Only
👉 Book here: lsjs.ac.uk/AITRIAL


07/05/2026

Introducing the Judge.

Joanne Greenaway brings years of legal expertise, sharp judgement, and absolute authority to the bench as she oversees the trial of ChatGPT for Crimes Against Jewish Education.

Join the jury and have your say!

📅 Sunday 10 May
🕰 20:00 - 21:30
🎟 In Person and Online Only
👉 Book here: lsjs.ac.uk/AITRIAL


07/05/2026

I've been wanting to have this conversation for a long time.

Dr. Aimee Baron of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby spent her career as a paediatrician in the delivery room, checking newborns as they came into the world. And during those same years, she was quietly losing her own babies. Four second-trimester losses. Two boys and two girls. She left medicine after the second one.

What she built from that place - and what happened when she and her husband decided to try one last time - is what this episode is about.

I'm so glad she trusted Women's Gallery with her story. Link to hear it in full 👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HFDwPiFGF8H2gvrGjSAnw?si=k5jophtKRf-OB8tjLUL11w

Joanne Greenaway

This week’s parsha, Parashat Behar Bechukotai draws us into the logic of Leviticus, where holiness is built through stru...
06/05/2026

This week’s parsha, Parashat Behar Bechukotai draws us into the logic of Leviticus, where holiness is built through structure, detail and discipline.

Join Michael Rainsbury to explore The Logic of Leviticus, drawing on the wisdom of Rabbi Sacks.

In memory of David Gallick z"l

🌑 Tonight
🕰️ UK 7pm | ISR 9pm
🎟️ FREE (online only)
👉 Book here: lsjs.ac.uk/candct

The Rabbi Sacks Legacy

30/04/2026

Who’s making the case against AI?

Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum steps in as lead prosecutor, bringing rigour, scepticism, and a focus on what learning really means.

Now the trial gets interesting.

Join the jury.

📅 Sunday 10 May
🕰 20:00 - 21:30
🎟 In Person and Online Only
👉 Book here: lsjs.ac.uk/AITRIAL


Our first ever Journey to Paris has begun! Today we started our journey through one of Europe’s most iconic cities, expl...
27/04/2026

Our first ever Journey to Paris has begun!

Today we started our journey through one of Europe’s most iconic cities, exploring Jewish history, culture and ideas in the places where they unfolded.

From the halls of the Louvre, to the beauty of La Victoire Synagogue, and an evening boat ride along the Seine - history, art and community, all woven together in one unforgettable day.

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing moments along the way.

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