Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky spoke at the first major communal event to mark Rosh Hashanah. Hosted by the US Ambassador to the UK Jane Hartley, and taking place inside the Ambassador’s residence Winfield House, the event underscored the importance of community and hope, marking the beginning of the … Read More
A year that showed the importance of movement
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky It’s hard to imagine that this time a year ago, as we prepared for Rosh Hashanah, we had no comprehension that just a few weeks later we would experience the tragedy of 7 October. The last year has been one of complex … Read More
Safeguarding programmes a resounding success
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism continue to support our family of communities up and down the country in maintaining and improving safeguarding standards, in both practice and safer recruitment training. Establishing safer procedures is not just a task but a responsibility we all share in our professional … Read More
Southgate Progressive Synagogue: Part-time Office Administrator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-time Office Administrator. Salary: £25,000 pa to £28,000 (full-time equivalent) depending on experience.
LJY-Netzer Machaneh Kadimah summer camp
Machaneh Kadimah summer camp is LJY-Netzer’s biggest event of the year and the 5784 event was a truly magical experience once again. Situated in the lovely Devon countryside, young Jews from all over the UK (and abroad) came together for the best two weeks of the year. Camp was jam-packed … Read More
LJY-Netzer Kayitz Sefarad tour of Andalucía
This July, our LJY-Netzer members in school years 11 and 12 went on their summer tour, Kayitz Sepharad. This nine-day journey took the group across the south of Spain – Granada, Cordoba, Seville and Cadiz – to learn about the history, heritage and culture of Sephardic Jews. Kicking off in … Read More
Coming together for 7 October Weekend of Commemoration
Progressive Judaism will play a key role in Britain’s Weekend of Commemoration to mark the one-year anniversary of 7 October. Following memorial Shabbat prayers and services within our communities on Saturday 5 October, members from around the country are invited to attend a memorial event in Central London on Sunday … Read More
Lincolnshire Jewish communities help dedicate Memorial Stone
Members of Lincolnshire’s Jewish communities have taken part in a heartfelt dedication service for the Lincoln Jewish Memorial Stone (LJMS) at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) just outside of the city. This significant memorial commemorates the Jews who served and died in the RAF during the Second World War … Read More
America’s Rabbi Dr Sue Lev-Elwell to lead BKY High Holy Days
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