By Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism In October of last year, together with other communal leaders, we produced a set of principles about how to respond to the emerging crisis in Israel and Gaza. It was called ‘Our Jewish Values’ and spoke for many in our … Read More
Progressive rabbi gives blessing at Commonwealth Service
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers (pictured) offered the blessing on behalf of the Jewish community at the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, broadcast on BBC1. Explaining how, in the Torah, our ancestors are shown as flawed leaders who learn and grow on their journey, Rabbi Debbie quoted the Book … Read More
Checking in and catching up on Brew Monday
Progressive Judaism leaders joined those from across the Jewish community, and beyond, taking part in Brew Monday – encouraging people to check-in with their friends, colleagues and loved ones at a notoriously difficult time of year. The annual Samaritans initiative is brought to the faith world by Mitzvah Day. It … Read More
Progressive Judaism will continue to bring hope
Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy – the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism – have written for the Jewish Chronicle, reflecting on the year gone by. They outline how the announcement in April of the creation of one Progressive Judaism for the UK was a moment of hope and excitement – … Read More
Creating Chanukah light in the Palace of Westminster
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky offered a prayer for the welfare of the UK Jewish community at the first night of Chanukah reception and candle lighting held at Speaker’s House in the Palace of Westminster. Other presenters at the event, organised by the Speaker and … Read More
Standing together in solidarity and shared values
Progressive clergy and members were among the thousands of people of all faiths and none who took part in the Together for Humanity vigil in London this Sunday. Rabbi Rebecca Birk (pictured above) and Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu stood alongside other senior faith leaders as they lit lanterns in a stand … Read More
Progressive Judaism Leads at 10 Downing Street
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky were invited to 10 Downing Street to meet with No10’s Policy Unit.They said: “It was an excellent meeting, where we able to discuss the importance of the Progressive Judaism voice and how Government policy can support our members, students and communities.”
Join us this Sunday for the #Together4Humanity vigil
Progressive Judaism is proud to be part of the #Together4Humanity vigil this Sunday (3 December) at 3pm opposite Downing Street. Please save the date, spread the word and join us there. Rabbi Rebecca Birk will light a lantern of peace and mourning at the event on behalf of our Progressive … Read More
Sir Ed Davey thanks Liberal Judaism for giving ‘voice to humanity’
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joined the Shabbat service at Kingston Liberal Synagogue for the commemoration of its three Czech Torah scrolls. The scrolls are on loan from the Memorial Trust and the annual service remembers the Czechia communities of Tabor, Rychnov and Blatna all of whom perished in … Read More
Briefing from Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing
Pictured: Matt Jukes, Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing A full Zoom room of 100 people joined a special Progressive Judaism Community Briefing with Matt Jukes, Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing. The meeting – hosted by Progressive CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy – discussed the situation … Read More