By Michele Benn While Storm Bert raged outside, Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation became a beacon of warmth and community spirit as people from local communities came together to watch an inspiring documentary called Six Inches of Soil. The film, introduced by synagogue member Lucy Michaels chronicles the regenerative journey of … Read More
Ark members make heartwarming visit to Ukrainian communities
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
Leap of faith: Remembrance
This article first appeared in The Jewish News. By Rabbi Nathan Godleman A very kind and so far anonymous congregant, knowing my interest in the subject, left a copy of Prayerbook for Members of HM Armed Forces on my desk recently. Inside the front cover, a young child called Marion had neatly … 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
Temporary Part-time Events and Education Administrator: Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue are looking to recruit a temporary Events and Education Administrator for a 4 month term.
Temporary Part-time Credit Controller: Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue are looking to recruit a temporary Credit Controller for a 4 month term.
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