You are invited to join us for a special one-off Education Hub – on Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK. To take part, email hello@progressivejudaism.org.uk for the Zoom link.

The session will be delivered by two of Britain’s most senior and longest-serving rabbis – one from each tradition – Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE.

They will explore how the once significant differences between our two denominations have evaporated – and examine the principles, practices and ideologies that are shared as we move towards the co-creation of one single Progressive Judaism for the UK.

Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain is one of Britain’s most recognisable Jewish leaders, with regular appearances on TV and radio. In a rabbinic career of more than 45 years, he has written a number of notable works – including the definitive history of Reform Judaism – and currently serves as Convenor of the Reform Judaism Beit Din. He was awarded an MBE for his work supporting and welcoming mixed-faith couples and families within the Jewish community.

Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein has been a Liberal rabbi for more than 55 years, celebrated for his extensive contributions to Jewish liturgy, education and community leadership. A former President of Liberal Judaism and Chair of the European Union for Progressive Judaism, he has a deep knowledge of the history of Progressive Judaism both in the UK and abroad. His contributions also include serving as Co-Editor of both the Liberal High Holy Days Machzor and Haggadah, and chairing the Editorial Committee for its Siddur.