Leading America rabbi and writer, Rabbi Dr Sue Lev-Elwell, will lead High Holy Days services at BKY this year, thanks to a partnership between the community, Liberal Judaism and the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ). BKY is a ground-breaking inclusive congregation, founded by the late Rabbi Sheila Shulman in … Read More
Supporting communities in Ukraine after Russian attacks
The Ark Synagogue has been in close touch with its twin congregations of Lviv and Lutsk, in Ukraine, following the Russian attacks on the cities this week. Three people were killed in Lutsk and, on Wednesday, a mother and her three children were among seven people who died during a … Read More
Movement for Reform Judaism (Progressive Judaism): Director of Finance
We are seeking a skilled, dedicated and experienced financial lead to ensure careful financial management of our organisations, and to oversee our work with a number of partner organisations to which we outsource operational services. Full time Flexible Working (Mainly in the office but some WFH) Salary: c.£80,000 – £90,000 … Read More
‘Major milestone for Anglo-Jewry’ as Mosaic’s new home dedicated
In a landmark event for Judaism in Britain, nearly 200 attendees – including prominent religious and civic leaders – celebrated the dedication of Mosaic Jewish Community’s new home in Stanmore, north London. The service was a testament to the Mosaic’s unity and diversity, and how it brings together three different … Read More
Reflection from Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism on meetings with UK government
A reflection from Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy: As leaders of Progressive Judaism, alongside senior leadership from across the Jewish community, we met yesterday with the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and the Attorney General, Richard Hermer, following the suspension of some arms export licenses to … Read More
Liberal Judaism Chair takes on key Board of Deputies role
Liberal Judaism Chair Karen Newman and former Labour MP Dame Louise Ellman have been appointed as the new independent chairs for Board of Deputies plenary meetings. In the past, plenaries were presided over by the Board’s President, but the new format is part of President Phil Rosenberg’s pledge to make … Read More
Rabbi Anna Wolfson joins TLSE as Director of Community Development
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) has appointed Rabbi Anna Wolfson as its Director of Community Development. Rabbi Anna will take up the newly-created role in November, as part of TLSE’s ambitious plans to become a leading community centre for Progressive Judaism in South Hertfordshire. She will work alongside TLSE’s Rabbi … Read More
Mourning the murder of six hostages and standing with their families
Progressive Judaism – Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism – mourns the murder in captivity of Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Carmel Gat and Eden Yerushalmi. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones and the thousands of us across the world … Read More
Century of LJ Beit Din and Rabbinic Board documents digitised
Thanks to a generous grant from the NLPS Trust, almost 100 years of archives of Liberal Judaism Beit Din and Rabbinic Board certificates, and other historic documents, have been professionally digitised. By digitising these archives, Liberal Judaism has ensured the protection of these important historical records from deterioration or damage, … Read More
Thursday 5 September: Open House with Rabbis Charley and Josh
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism, host their online Open House every month. After taking a summer break, Open House returns this Thursday (5 September) at 8pm. This is your chance to ask Rabbis Josh and Charley any questions you have in an informal … Read More