We are delighted to be able to support our members and their families at the key moments in their lives: the birth of a child, a bar, bat or b’nei mitzvah, an affirmation, a marriage, a divorce, or a death and burial. Rabbi Elisheva is your first point of contact if you are anticipating a happy event, or have just experienced a loss. We are also able to offer the same support to non-members for an additional fee. Contact her here.
York is extremely lucky to have a fully trained, medically qualified mohel (circumciser) amongst its members. Our mohel is a full time GP and serves the UK Progressive Jewish community across the North of England. For further information about this service and the background to this tradition, please click here.
If your child is approaching 13 please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your requirements. We find that a long slow preparation with little increments is more fun than last minute learning. For our Bat/BarMi philosophy and checklist, please see the BMC handbook (link).
Mazel Tov! At YLJC, we share your joy in finding one another. Please contact Rabbi Elisheva to plan your beautiful day or special blessing.
There are many Jews by choice within our community. If you are considering conversion and would like to do this under the auspices of Liberal Judaism, please contact Rabbi Elisheva to discuss in the strictest confidence.
We are able to offer members of the community the opportunity to have a Jewish funeral in York. The designated YLJC burial area is at Fulford Cemetery, Fordlands Rd, Fulford. Further details are on their website: www.fulfordparishcouncil.org.uk/cemetery/
Plots within our cemetery can be purchased at any time by contacting our burial committee (LINK). Non-members may also be buried in our cemetery at an additional cost. Our services can include care by the Chevrah Kaddisha (preparing the body) and advice about or supervisionof the funeral, as you wish.
In an emergency, you can also reach us on 0300 102 0062 at any time.