Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The statement is available to read and sign here – www.ourjewishvalues.org.uk. It begins: “We are Jews who believe wholeheartedly in the right … Read More
Receiving support from political leaders
The leaders of Progressive Judaism have met with Ministers, Mayors and MPs from across the political spectrum, all of whom have shown support for Israel and the Jewish community in the UK. Movement CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke with Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the … Read More
“Beit Yorkshire” weekend celebrates Huddersfield’s first Shabbat service in 60 years
The Progressive Jewish Communities of Sinai Synagogue in Leeds, Bradford Reform and York Liberal joined together with the Holocaust Centre North at the weekend to recognise and celebrate Yorkshire’s vibrant Jewish communities. The recent census identified that around 12,000 people identify as Jewish in the county. Most live in the major towns and … Read More
Responding to this moment by Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy
Written by Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, CEOS of Progressive Judaism As we met with the most senior leadership in the Jewish world earlier this week, looking around the room there was one only one way to describe everyone, us included… exhausted. We are all feeling a level of … Read More
Progressive Jewish leaders meet with Met Police
Progressive Judaism CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy met with the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard. They said: “It was good to join with other Jewish organisations to hear from the police about the extraordinary work that they are doing to keep our communities around the UK … Read More
Progressive Judaism tour hits Finchley Reform
Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky visited Finchley Reform Synagogue to meet members and share exciting updates as the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism unite to create one Progressive Judaism for the UK. It was wonderful to hear all the feedback and ideas – as well as the … Read More
Rosh Hashanah message from Progressive Judaism CEOs
A Rosh Hashanah message from Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, the CEOs of Liberal and Reform Judaism: The Yamim Noraim are a time for reflection; for pressing pause to think back on the year that has passed and imagine what the next year might bring. This year, reviewing … Read More
Progressive rabbis attend Israel protest in London
Progressive Judaism’s rabbis and leaders were among 200 people gathered in Parliament Square last weekend, attending a protest against the Israeli Government’s judicial overhaul. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky – pictured at the demonstration with Reform Judaism’s Rabbi Colin Eimer – sent a strong message of support on behalf … Read More
Liberal and Reform Boards united at first joint meeting
The Boards of Reform and Liberal Judaism have outlined their steadfast commitment to creating one new unified Progressive Judaism, after a successful first joint meeting. While acknowledging that there is much work to be done, the informal gathering agreed that there is a real desire to work together in true … Read More
Progressive Judaism statement on Israel judicial overhaul
Progressive Judaism in the UK strongly condemns the current Israeli Government’s reshaping of the country’s justice system, including the forcing through of the first stage of its judicial overhaul. We stand united against this week’s vote and the continued efforts of the Israeli Government to change the democratic character of … Read More