Nottingham Liberal Synagogue enjoyed what congregants described as “an amazing Kabbalat Shabbat to remember” – when Progressive Jewish students from Sheffield and Nottingham joined together to lead a lively, musical, spiritual and fun service. The synagogue’s Wendy Prestney said: “The two groups of young people, who had only met on … 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
Going to university? Contact Progressive Jewish Students
With the start of university term around the corner this September, as well as the High Holy Days not far behind in October, Progressive Jewish Students (PJS) is here for all needs on campus and beyond. We cater not just to the quarter of Jewish university students who identify as … Read More
High Holy Days Ticket Scheme 2024/5785
We are proud to once again launch the Progressive Judaism High Holy Days Ticket Scheme for young adults. This allows any young person, aged 18 to 26, to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services free of charge at any Reform or Liberal community of their choice. Covering 80 congregations, … Read More
Take part in nationwide survey on campus antisemitism
Jewish students, academics and university staff are invited to take part in the first national survey about campus antisemitism. Organised by the Intra-Communal Professorial Group, in partnership with the Union of Jewish Students, it will provide information about the exposure and experiences of anti-Jewish racism since the Hamas attacks of … Read More
Student Pesach packs sent around the UK
LJY-Netzer and the Progressive Jewish Chaplaincy sent more than 80 Pesach packs to Jewish students across Britain. The packs, arriving in time for Seder, contained a student Haggadah, Seder plate, jumping frog, matzah, sweets, olives for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine and a note. Progressive Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan … Read More
LJY-Netzer send Chanukah packs out across the UK
LJY-Netzer movement workers sent out Chanukah packs to 50 students in universities all over the UK. The packs contain everything needed to celebrate the festival on campus, including Chanukah prayers, chocolate gelt (money), a dreidel, Chanukiah and other goodies. Movement worker Mia Bogod said: “In these troubled times, we wanted … Read More
Young Adult High Holy Days Ticket Scheme 2023/5784
Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are proud to once again launch our Progressive Judaism High Holy Days Ticket Scheme for young adults. The scheme allows any young person (aged from 18 to their late 20s)* to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services free of charge at … Read More
LJ Friday night dinners for students off to a great start
More than 35 university students attended a Friday night dinner at their local Liberal Judaism community. Open to all students, of any or no denomination, the idea is to give people, who are away from their families and communities, the chance to celebrate Shabbat and meet other local Jews. The … Read More
How can young Jews engage with the new Israeli Government?
Are you a Jewish student worried about Israel’s new extreme right-wing Government? Are you looking to find out how to engage on this most difficult of issues? Then join our Zoom discussion on Tuesday 7 March, starting at 8pm – where a panel of expert speakers will discuss this topic … Read More