Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky – the CEOs of Reform and Liberal Judaism – met with Lisa Nandy MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. They were invited to the House of Commons by the Shadow Minister, who was keen to find out more … Read More
UK support for Israeli Reform community under attack
The leaders of Progressive Judaism in the UK have voiced their concern about ongoing vandalism at the Reform community of Kehilat Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem. The synagogue has suffered multiple hate crimes because of its Progressive principles, including its support for the LGBTQI+ community and holding egalitarian services with men … Read More
Progressive leaders meet with Archbishop of Canterbury
The leaders of Progressive Judaism met with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace. The Archbishop requested the get-together with Reform Judaism CEO Rabbi Josh Levy and Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky to discuss their plans to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. The … Read More
Free School Meals for All: Week of Action
Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are supporting the Free School Meals for All: Week of Action, which takes place from 24-30 June. Organised by the No Child Left Behind coalition, it calls on the Prime Minister to follow in the footsteps of Scotland and Wales, and extend … Read More
LJ Biennial Weekend 2023 – report and pictures
Hundreds of Liberal Jews came together for the Biennial Weekend – reflecting on what matters most to them and using that to look ahead to a future unified with Reform Judaism. The first major Liberal Judaism event held since the historic announcement that our movements would be creating one single … Read More
Liberal and Reform rabbis unite for joint meeting
Rabbis and cantors from Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism held their first joint meeting since announcing their historic move to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. More than 30 members of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis & Cantors and the Conference of Liberal Rabbis & Cantors … Read More
Major changes for Progressive Judaism in the UK
[PRESS RELEASE] Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism today announce that they will be working together to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. Rabbi Josh Levy is to become the CEO of The Movement for Reform Judaism. He will partner with Liberal Judaism CEO … Read More
Commonwealth Service: Rabbi Charley Baginsky gives blessing
Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky gave a blessing on behalf of Britain’s Jewish community at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey today (Monday 13 March). The Commonwealth Service celebrates the people and cultures of the Commonwealth’s 54 nations and 2.4 billion citizens. Those in attendance will include King Charles … Read More
LJ120 Closing Ceremony highlights the best of Liberal Judaism
A celebratory event and mass sing-along showcased the very best of Liberal Judaism’s past, present and future as we closed out our 120th anniversary celebrations in style. With 100 people in attendance at The Ark Synagogue, Northwood, and a further 200 watching on Facebook and YouTube, the LJ120 Closing Ceremony … Read More
WUPJ Connections: Join Progressive Jews around the world
Progressive Jews from all around the world, including Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky, will be taking part in Connections 2023 – the flagship conference of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ). The first in-person WUPJ event for six years, Connections will engage with the important issues affecting our communities … Read More