We seek to create rabbis with their own rabbinic styles drawing upon the wellsprings of our tradition to lead and teach in the post-modern world of synagogues, schools and communities. We take a critical and interpretive view of Jewish texts and thought in the light of Western civilisation, particularly focusing on the personal and interpersonal growth and development of the rabbi as a means to guide and help others.

Our long-standing work in interfaith dialogue shapes the rabbinic programme as a mean to understand the Other in a world that is fragmented and divisive. Spiritual exploration of religious practices, thought and ideology are an integrated aspect of the programme without prejudice for any one particular ideology. However as a seminary providing for the rabbinic needs of the Reform and Liberal communities, we explore Progressive Judaism in depth and the implications for rabbinic leadership in our Movements.

Intellectual development comprises mastery in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, particularly with reference to biblical and rabbinic texts, liturgy, history and theology. Graduates receive  a King’s College, London MA in Jewish Studies (MA) as part of the rabbinic programme. The opportunity of studying at LBC includes an optional additional qualification in Education or Community Development in the Department of Jewish Education.

The Faculty is of the highest calibre with published research in their particular fields. Many are also congregational rabbis and therefore combine scholarship and rabbinic leadership in their everyday work. The LBC library and resource centre hold over 60,000 volumes; one of the finest collections of Judaica in the country.

Rabbinic graduates of Leo Baeck College can apply for membership of the Assembly of Rabbis and/or Rabbinic Conference in the UK and are automatically eligible to be admitted into membership of the C.C.A.R. in North America.

LBC is situated in beautiful grounds at the Sternberg Centre  campus in North London. The College itself is housed in a Grade II listed 18th century Regency Manor House. The campus includes a cafeteria, bookshop, synagogue and Jewish primary school.

Enquiries:

The Rabbinic Admissions Advisor, Rabbi Judith Levitt.