Rabbi Mark Solomon represented Progressive Judaism at the world’s largest ever shofar chorus – in a call for the freeing of all the innocent children, elderly people, women and men still being held hostage by Hamas terrorists. The hundreds in attendance at the event, held in London on Sunday 10 … Read More
Progressive communities supporting Ukraine
Liberal and Reform Judaism communities around the UK continue to show their support for the people of Ukraine, as the devastating Russian invasion of the country has entered its third year. Progressive congregations have helped through fundraising, joint online services, concerts, prayers, coffee mornings and members and clergy hosting Ukrainian … Read More
Add your message to the Lovelock Hostage Bridge at JW3
JW3 has turned its iconic bridge into a Lovelock Hostage Bridge so that everyone can add their messages of support for the 136 people still being held by Hamas in Gaza. The bridge officially launches with an event at 2.30pm on Sunday 11 February and is then open from 10am-10pm … 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
Support Jami Mental Health Shabbat 2024
Jami’s Mental Health Shabbat takes place on 19–20 January and is an opportunity for the entire Jewish community to focus on mental health, raise awareness of mental distress and share ideas on how to support ourselves and each other.Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are long term supporters … Read More
EcoShabbat: Resources and ideas for this weekend
This Friday night and Saturday (1-2 December) is EcoShabbat. Supported by Progressive Judaism, EcoShabbat provides the opportunity to learn, discuss, commit and act in ways to improve sustainability as both an individual and community. Below you can watch a video of Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich – one of the Progressive rabbis … Read More
Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2023
This weekend is Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat – our community’s annual Shabbat to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Below is the information we have received from Jewish Women’s Aid about this important moment: This year the theme for Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat is ‘Exploring Healthy Relationships’. The goal is to … Read More
[Video] Faith leaders oppose Illegal Migration Bill
Progressive Judaism leaders have joined with their Muslim and Christian counterparts to voice opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill. Those speaking out include Liberal Judaism President Rabbi Alexandra Wright, Reform Judaism CEO Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen of Manchester Reform Synagogue. They all appear in a powerful video, … 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
TONIGHT: Community Briefing with Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care
Join us on Zoom at 8pm tonight for a Community Briefing with two of Anglo-Jewry’s most important charities – Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care. Jnetics is the only cross communal charity in the UK dedicated to the prevention and diagnosis of Jewish genetic disorders (JGDs). They do this by raising … Read More