Join us for the Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series that will delve into the rich history and core values of Liberal, Reform and Progressive Judaism in the UK. SIGN UP HERE – tinyurl.com/EducationHub2025 Over 10 weekly hour-long Zoom sessions, starting on Thursday 2 January 2025, … Read More
Students team up in Nottingham to lead Kabbalat Shabbat
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue enjoyed what congregants described as “an amazing Kabbalat Shabbat to remember” – when Progressive Jewish students from Sheffield and Nottingham joined together to lead a lively, musical, spiritual and fun service. The synagogue’s Wendy Prestney said: “The two groups of young people, who had only met on … Read More
Highlights from the EUPJ Shabbaton in Vienna
The 2024 European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ) Shabbaton in Vienna brought together over 30 participants from 10 countries — Italy, Spain, France, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, Austria and the UK. With many young adults taking part, the weekend was inspiring, drawing on the wisdom of the past … Read More
LJS to host Multi-Faith pre-Chanukah Celebration
Former MP Dame Karen Buck DBE will be the guest speaker at the The Liberal Jewish Synagogue’s annual Multi-Faith pre-Chanukah Celebration. This popular event brings together diverse faith communities in unity and festivity at a special time of year. The event will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday 11 … Read More
Launch of the Mosaic Social Action Hub
Forty Mosaic Jewish Community members – made up from its Reform, Liberal and Masorti Synagogues – attended the launch of the Mosaic Social Action Hub. Welcoming them, Rabbi Anthony Lazarus Magrill emphasised that while services and events are important, social action should be seen as the true essence of what … Read More
Mitzvah Day 2024 around our communities
Our Progressive communities came out in force on Mitzvah Day, often together with neighbours of other faiths, to help others. Our members, from all over the UK, joined 35,000 volunteers in projects encompassing care home visits, cooking for those in need, litter picks, card-writing, park clean-ups, and food bank and winter clothing collections. We … Read More
A reflection and response on end-of-life choices
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky The question of whether to change the law on end-of-life choices is among the most challenging ethical and theological issues of our time. It is a subject that stirs deep emotions, profound moral reflection, and intense debate across society. As Co-Leads of … Read More
Tribute to Joan Shopper as she retires as LJ Marriage Secretary
Joan Shopper has retired as Liberal Judaism’s Marriage Secretary. Liberal Judaism CEO, and Progressive Judaism Co-Lead, Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “Joan has committed time and love to supporting the lifecycle moments of Liberal Jews over decades. The meaningful wedding ceremonies offered by our clergy were only possible because of her … Read More
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead addresses Sikh celebration
Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, was a keynote speaker at the City Sikhs celebration for the 555th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji – the founder of Sikhism. The event was held in the Houses of Parliament, and Rabbi Charley highlighted how faith provides much-needed illumination and guidance … Read More
Celebrations as Sukkat Shalom Edinburgh turns 20
This year marks a significant milestone for Sukkat Shalom: Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community, as the congregation celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the community has grown and flourished, becoming a vibrant and welcoming space for all those looking for Progressive Judaism connection and support in the Scottish … Read More