Around 400 people gathered in London to celebrate the launch of The Movement for Progressive Judaism – representing the communities, partners, clergy, donors, students, youth leaders and friends who together form the heart of what we do. Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Leads of our new Movement, began … Read More
Standing in memory of those who served
Progressive rabbis were well represented at this year’s AJEX Annual Remembrance Parade and Ceremony. Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Lead of the Movement for Progressive Judaism, laid a wreath commemorating the service of Jewish chaplains in HM Armed Forces (pictured above). He wore the rabbinic gown that once belonged to his grandfather … Read More
Rabbinic reunion for Kingston civic service
Multiple rabbis, two local mayors, numerous interfaith leaders and the whole congregation of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) came together to celebrate the community’s newly refurbished sanctuary at a special Shabbat civic service. Kingston’s Rabbi Lev Taylor led the joyful service, joined by his predecessors Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel, Rabbi Charley … Read More
Three Progressive Jews take up Mayoral roles
Three champions of Progressive Judaism have been elected Mayor by their local councils. Rabbi Danny Rich, Vice President of Liberal Judaism and Senior Rabbi of Southgate Progressive Synagogue, became the 61st Mayor of Barnet after being officially sworn in during the Annual Council Meeting. He has made history as the … Read More
Wednesday 21 May at 7pm: Education Hub on End of Life
On Wednesday 21 May at 7pm, Rabbi Alexandra Wright and Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers will host an Education Hub session on End of Life and Funerals. They will lead a conversation on how they, as Progressive rabbis, approach the last days and hours of a person’s life, and how they walk … Read More
Monday 12 May at 7pm: Education Hub on LGBT+ Equality
On Monday 12 May at 7pm, Rabbi Danny Rich will lead an Education Hub session on LGBT+ inclusion and equality within Progressive Judaism. Rabbi Danny will explore the long road to equality, the campaign for equal marriage in which he played a key role, and the inclusive, egalitarian and welcoming … Read More
Progressive Judaism can bring moral and spiritual values to the world
Rabbi Danny Rich – the former CEO and Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism – has written two important articles outlining his support for Liberal Judaism merging with the Movement for Reform Judaism to create one single Progressive Judaism for the UK. The first piece – an op-ed for the Jewish … Read More
Progressive clergy connect on Brew Monday
Progressive clergy put the kettle on for Brew Monday, the annual day that encourages everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with those they care about. Pioneered by The Samaritans and brought to faith communities by Mitzvah Day, Brew Monday aims to dispel the myth that the … Read More
Education Hub Week 3: Rabbi Dr Israel Mattuck by Rabbi Danny Rich
Join us for the Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series that will delve into the rich history and core values of Liberal, Reform and Progressive Judaism in the UK. The next Zoom session is this Thursday (16 January) at 7pm, as Rabbi Danny Rich looks at … Read More