“לְמַעַן אַחַי וְרֵעָי אֲדַבְּרָה נָּא שָׁלוֹם בָּךְ” “For the sake of my siblings and friends we pray for peace for all” As the rabbis and cantors of Progressive Judaism, we are shocked and heartbroken at the ongoing terrorist attacks in Israel by Hamas. We are fearful for the citizens of … Read More
Statement on Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel
What should have been a day of joyful celebration – as Jews in the UK, Israel and around the world mark Simchat Torah – has instead become a day of mourning, horror, fear and sadness. Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism strongly condemn these barbaric acts of terror … Read More
Statement on meeting with Israel Minister of Diaspora Affairs
A joint statement from the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism: After discussions with our partners in Israel, our CEOs – Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky – have decided to accept an invitation to meet with Israel Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli. Our movements contain thousands … Read More
Statement on MP’s unacceptable comments about asylum seekers
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis have raised concern at remarks made by Lee Anderson MP on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors said: “As British Jewish leaders, we are only too aware of the impact that hostility towards minorities and immigrant communities can have. “Invective such as … 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
Statement on the Israeli election and Religious Zionism Party
Liberal Judaism and LJY-Netzer share the concern of so many in the British Jewish community for the future of Israel’s government following the 1 November election. The Religious Zionism Party of Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir ran a campaign that proudly displayed its racist, misogynist and homophobic views, as … Read More
A statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Liberal Judaism joins people all across our country, and the world, mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was a shining example to us all. She was a great friend to the Jewish community, tireless in her charity work and a strong female leader in a world where that … Read More
Statement on Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade is a devastating blow to justice and the prioritisation of one section of religious belief over another. This formulation of a law which regulates women and their bodies should bring fear to us all, not just for this moment but what … Read More
Liberal Judaism statement on Yom HaShoah 5782
On this day, 27 Nisan 5782, we commemorate Yom HaShoah along with Jews around the world. All our Liberal Judaism communities stand together in the importance of commemoration; from honouring our Czech Scrolls and the communities they come from to the importance of survivor stories and testimonies to teaching our … Read More
Statement on Ukraine and details of how you can help
The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors notes the bombing, by the Russian Army, which killed five people and which took place near to Babyn Yar on 1 March 2022, the site of one of the largest mass murders of the Holocaust. In just two days, in September 1941, 34,000 … Read More