Kallah retreat gives clergy a chance to renew and re-energise

Liberal Rabbis and Cantors at Kallah

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

Birmingham peace vigil

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 and faith leaders at No10 Downing Street

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 at the Cenotaph

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)

Northern Chagigah

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

LJ Today cover Nov Dec

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

BT course launch

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

Share your materials with the National Library of Israel

National Library of Israel

Over the last 12 months, the National Library of Israel (NLI) has led a national and international effort to create a massive archive documenting 7 October and its aftermath. The Bearing Witness project seeks to build a comprehensive, state-of-the-art archive that will be the authoritative historical record of this crucial … Read More