Liberal and Reform Judaism communities around the UK continue to show their support for the people of Ukraine, as the devastating Russian invasion of the country has entered its third year. Progressive congregations have helped through fundraising, joint online services, concerts, prayers, coffee mornings and members and clergy hosting Ukrainian … Read More
First Aid training for Progressive Jewish communities
We will be running a fully certified Emergency First Aid at Work course on Wednesday 13 March with priority given to members of Liberal and Reform communities. It will take place at the Sternberg Centre, Finchley, with arrival from 9am for a prompt 9:30am start. The day will run until … Read More
New Reform Judaism Machzor ready for High Holy Days
The new Reform Judaism High Holy Days Machzor, that has been 10 years in the making, is now available for order. The revised and modernised prayer book was produced by an Editorial Group of clergy (pictured top) – including Group Chair Rabbi Mark Goldsmith and Joint Editors Rabbi Paul Freedman … Read More
‘It is our sacred task to welcome mixed faith families’
By Rabbi Josh Levy Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism Among the more striking findings in the recent Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) survey, ‘Jews in the UK Today’, was that one in three of all British Jews who married between 2010 and 2022 married a non-Jew – up from one … Read More
Statement from Progressive Jewish clergy on Israel and Gaza
We are compelled to speak out at this time and to say that the death and suffering endured in both Israel and Gaza must come to an end.
Joyce’s quiz breaks new record in support for Macmillan
Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) member Joyce Rothschild has produced a record breaking result with her annual quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. This year’s outing raised a mammoth £23,861 – its most yet – taking the running total to £275,058 for cancer charities. Having now taken place for 27 … Read More
Pioneer Rabbi Jackie Tabick celebrated on canvas at Oaks Lane
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue unveiled a portrait of Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick – Britain’s first ever woman rabbi – at a special Shabbat service to celebrate almost 50 years since her ordination. Rabbi Jackie grew up in the community when it was known as South West Essex & Settlement Reform … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree strengthens Krakow ties
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) welcomed a special guest from Krakow, Poland, and heard about the resurgence of Jewish life in the city. Jonathan Ornstein from The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) in Krakow was the guest speaker at TLSE’s Shabbat service, where he was presented with a donation for almost … Read More
Progressive clergy speak out against rise in antisemitism
Progressive Jewish leaders have spoken out once more to highlight the frightening rise in antisemitism since the 7 October terrorist attacks. Clergy have been responding to the latest CST figures, which recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023 – the highest total ever reported to the CST in … Read More