Successful First U-Cafe

U-Cafe had a successful launch on Thursday 27 September 2007 with members of Manchester's recently formed Liberal Jewish Congregation coming along to talk about their lives and faith. Thanks to Phyllis, Len, Chris, Nan and Jan for their openness and insights into a form of Judaism which is not very well known.

There was a lively and often challenging question and answer session with opportunities to learn from each other . The contrast between spiritual and cultural Judaism was highlighted as was the difference between orthodox, reform and liberal Jews. Indeed, it was made clear that unlike Christianity, there is infact, no orthodox position.

With a total attendance of 18, including a couple of visitors to Cross Street, U-Cafe got off to a good start.

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Meet the Liberal Jews at U-Cafe

The first gathering at U-Cafe on 27 September 2007 will be an opportunity to hear about Liberal Judaism. A small Liberal Jewish congregation meets regularly at Cross Street Chapel and a few of their members will join us to talk about their faith.

Some questions that may be explored. What is a liberal Jew? How do they differ from the orthodox? What are the challenges of being both liberal and Jewish?

Unitarians and Liberal Jews have much in common, sharing many religious liberal values. U-Cafe will be an opportunity to learn about how we and others with similar views can work together building on a common ethos of progressive spirituality.

U-Cafe will take place at 7.30pm in Cross Street Chapel. All welcome. No need to book.