Pesach 5785 around our Progressive communities
Across the UK and Ireland, our Liberal and Reform communities came together to celebrate Pesach with a variety of lively and meaningful Seders, services and matzo rambles. Each one reflected their individual blend of tradition and creativity with memorable photos to capture some special times and reflect the diverse and … Read More
Judaism in the UK will be served in a whole new way
By Rabbi Michael Shire For those of you who don’t know me, I grew up in the Liberal Movement in Birmingham, was one of the founders of ULPSNYC (now LJY-Netzer), attended the first Kadimah and Senior Kadimah, served Barkingside (now part of ELELS) as my first pulpit and then led … Read More
Colourful LJS concert shows unity with Ukraine
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue was full of energy and joy as the talented musicians and dancers of the Rodyna School took the stage – bringing a wonderful, colourful afternoon of music, movement and emotion to the community. The performance was more than entertainment. It was a tribute to the strength … Read More
Progressive Jews support Durham’s Royal Maundy Service
Lucian Hudson, Vice President of Liberal Judaism played a pivotal role in this year’s Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral, welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla as they marked their first observance as Monarchs at this historic ceremony. As the Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communications for the University of Durham, … Read More
A heartfelt condolence to all those mourning Pope Francis
Progressive Judaism was deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on Easter Monday. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our Catholic friends and to all who mourn his loss, holding in our thoughts those for whom his leadership and compassion were a source of hope and inspiration. … Read More
Wednesday 30 April: Education Hub on Israel and Zionism
Join us for Season 2 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust) as we explore the Principles of Progressive Judaism. In our first session, on Wednesday 30 April, Rabbi Lea Mühlstein will examine the evolving place of Israel and Zionism in Progressive Jewish thought – how … Read More
Tuesday 6 May: A History of Reform and Liberal Judaism
You are invited to join us for a special Zoom session – on Tuesday 6 May at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK with Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE. We previously ran this session in early April, but … Read More
Clergy statement: Trans rights are human rights
By Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen (Co-Chair of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors) and Rabbi Anna Wolfson (Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors) This week’s ruling by Britain’s Supreme Court on biological sex impacts real people. Trans people are not theoretical case studies. They are our friends, congregants, colleagues and family … Read More