Members of The Ark Synagogue – led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein – brought warmth, friendship and support on a visit to their two twinned Ukrainian Progressive Jewish communities in Lviv and Lutsk. The group met leaders and community members, as well as students from the local University Hillel. Rabbi Aaron … Read More
London students enjoy “exceptional” PJS event
To raise the profile of Progressive Jewish Students (PJS), Rabbi Leah Jordan was invited to speak at Goodenough College – the cross-university post-graduate college in central London – during Inter Faith Week. Throughout the year, the Dean, assisted by the Members of the College’s Academic Committee, invites prestigious speakers to … Read More
YLJC welcome Mitzvah Day CEO to kick off their plans
York Liberal Jewish Community welcomed Mitzvah Day CEO Stuart Diamond for a special Shabbat celebrating Inter Faith Week. YLJC Deputy Owen Power said: “It was wonderful getting to hear from Stuart, who spoke with great passion about the work of Mitzvah Day and how interfaith and social justice lies at … Read More
Kallah retreat gives clergy a chance to renew and re-energise
The rabbis and cantors of Liberal Judaism held their annual Kallah retreat, using it as an opportunity to learn and pray together, and especially to take restorative time. Led by Rabbi Sandra Kviat (Crouch End Chavurah) and Rabbi Gili Zidkiyahu (Nottingham Liberal Synagogue), the colleagues used the retreat to support … Read More
Interfaith peace vigil brings Birmingham communities together
Members of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue helped to organise the city’s Peace Together interfaith vigil. Held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, the event was attended by more than 100 people – including Jews, Muslims, Christians, Bahai and people of other faiths and none. Together, they shared prayers for peace from different religions, … Read More
Prime Minister hosts breakfast meeting for faith leaders
Rabbi Charley Baginsky represented Progressive Judaism and the Jewish community at an interfaith breakfast at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Rabbi Charley – the Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism – said: “It is very pleasing that the Prime Minister and Government realise the centrality of faiths … Read More
Joining with other faiths to honour those who served
Rabbi Josh Levy represented Progressive Judaism at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. He joined other UK faith leaders to honour and remember the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The event was broadcast … Read More
Book now for our Northern Chagigah weekend (21-23 November 2025)
We are excited to let you know that bookings are now open for our Progressive Judaism Northern Chagigah weekend (21-23 November 2025). Originating in the Movement for Reform Judaism, and now a joint event for all northern Liberal and Reform communities, it’s a chance for members to meet for a … Read More
Read November/December 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. Our front page gives an update on the Path to Progressive Judaism, as we bring Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism together as one united movement. We … Read More
Eighth cohort of Ba’alei Tefillah lay prayer leader course launches
The launch of the eighth cohort of Liberal Judaism’s flagship course for training lay prayer leaders took place this weekend at the Montagu Centre, a fitting venue named in honour of one of the movement’s pioneers, Lily Montagu. This special occasion not only marked the beginning of an exciting journey … Read More