Liberal Judaism is having a book sale, with prices as low as £2.50. The sale includes works by some of the most celebrated Jewish leaders and thinkers including Rabbi John Rayner, Rabbi Sidney Brichto, Rabbi Dr David Goldberg, Rabbi Dr Barbara Borts, Rabbi Dr Charles Middleburgh, Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah, … Read More
‘Inherited Jewish status can be gained from any parent’
By Rabbi Rebecca Birk, Finchley Progressive Synagogue Writing in The Jewish News One of the many things that sets Progressive Judaism apart from the other branches of Judaism is our approach to Jewish status. In British Progressive Judaism, a child is able to gain inherited Jewish status if any parent is … Read More
Progressive Jewish rabbis’ trip to Israel: The value of showing up
Rabbis Aaron Goldstein, Alexandra Wright, Daniel Lichman, Danny Rich, Gershon Silins, Jordan Helfman, Lea Mühlstein, Mark Goldsmith, Nathan Godleman, Rachel Benjamin, Shulamit Ambalu, Thomas Salamon and Warren Elf experienced today’s reality of Israel together. As part of a trip, arranged by The Ark Synagogue, the Progressive clergy (pictured above) spent … Read More
‘Historic day’ as ELELS fully includes non-Jewish members
The members of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) have voted overwhelmingly to offer full membership to any non-Jewish person who commits to the principles and values of the community. Both ELELS as a synagogue, and Progressive Judaism as a whole, have long welcomed mixed faith couples and families, … Read More
Why volunteer training is a Shul’s best friend
The Movement for Reform Judaism held a well-attended online training course for both Liberal and Reform communities to understand their responsibilities when recruiting and managing volunteers. Our congregations are dependent on volunteers for their day to day running, and the course offered a clear process for managing volunteers, in particular … Read More
Read March/April 2024 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats. In this new issue, we look at the steps taken in 2024 as Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism move towards unifying as one Progressive Judaism for … Read More
Progressive Jew produces moving BBC Czech Scrolls programme
A member of Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue has produced a programme for the BBC World Service looking at the arrival of the Czech Scrolls in Britain. Alexandra Strangwayes-Booth – who works for independent production company CTVC and specialises in religion, belief, faith and spirituality – made the show as … Read More
‘Our Progressive Jewish lifecycle ceremonies continue to evolve’
Rabbi Kath Vardi and Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen Chairs of the Reform Assembly of Rabbis and Cantors, writing on behalf of Progressive Judaism Standing under a chuppah with a couple is one of the greatest privileges of rabbinic life. We often meet a couple – for a Jewish wedding or a … Read More