By Rabbi Alexandra Wright President of Liberal Judaism What can one say that is new about this autumn festival of Sukkot? Should we draw attention to the Torah reading for the first day of the festival (Leviticus 23:33-44): the designation of the full moon in the seventh month, the first … Read More
Rabbi and Priest unite for Sukkot/Harvest Festival charity walk
A Priest and a Rabbi walk into a castle. No, it’s not the start of a joke, but the beginning of a meaningful and memorable journey. Rabbi Neil Janes from South Bucks Jewish Community and Father Stuart Owen, Rector of St Peter’s Church Berkhamsted, have begun a four-day pilgrimage – … Read More
Be part of our Joint Progressive Educators Conference
Join us for the Joint Progressive Educators Conference on 5 January 2025 – an event that promises to inspire and empower those shaping the future of Jewish education in the UK! Calling all headteachers, school administrators, Rabbis, Lead Educators, Teaching Assistants, and all other academic leaders – this conference is … Read More
Rosh Hashanah pictures from across our communities
Rosh Hashanah 5785 was celebrated in Reform and Liberal communities all across the country with an array of meaningful and accessible services, children’s activities, study sessions, challah bakes, tashlich walks and communal meals. Here we bring you a round-up of pictures and stories. If your synagogue is missing, please send … Read More
New members and guests join us for the New Year
The High Holy Days are a period that many join, or try, a Progressive community for the first time – attracted by a welcoming atmosphere, genuine inclusion, and services for all the family that are both rooted in Jewish tradition and easy to participate in. We estimate hundreds of new … Read More
Board of Deputies President to address Liberal Judaism Council Meeting
Liberal Judaism is delighted to announce a special event on Wednesday 6 November, when it welcomes Phil Rosenberg, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, as guest speaker. The highly anticipated meeting of the Liberal Judaism Council will be held via Zoom, with this part of the proceedings … Read More
Join our new Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are offering all members of our communities the chance to take part in a year-long cycle of chavruta (learning in pairs) study. Participants can sign up for our Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle as a pair, or as an individual and we … Read More
Memorial event shows resilience of the Jewish community
Reform and Liberal community members from all over the country came to London for a memorial event in Hyde Park to mark the one-year anniversary of the 7 October terrorist attacks, mourn the victims and call for the return of the hostages still being held by Hamas. Progressive Judaism Co-Leads … Read More
High Holy Days reflection: Why hope must prevail
By Rabbi Kath Vardi In the book of Kohelet we read, ‘there is nothing new under the sun’ (1:9). It would be easy this year to fully feel the force of this rather pessimistic saying. As we step into the year 5785 we recognise that, rather than settling or renewing, … Read More
Inclusive and accessible High Holy Days online services
Many Liberal and Reform communities will be offering online services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – as they do throughout the year. This allows as many people as possible to participate in communal life – including those who are elderly, unwell, disabled, housebound or simply too far away from … Read More