The Ark Synagogue hosted a landmark 200th Zoom Havdalah, attended by shul members and Progressive Jews from all around the world. More than 100 people joined the online service from across the UK, Europe, Israel, the United States, South Africa and India. Prayers were led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein, Rabbi Lea Mühlstein … Read More
Seven new lay service leaders as Ba’alei Tefillah class graduates
Seven Progressive Jews have graduated from the Liberal Judaism Ba’alei Tefillah service leadership course. The programme was set up in 2010 to help train lay service leaders to support Liberal congregations of all sizes. Those graduating so far in 2024 are Marianne Lederman (Stevenage Liberal Synagogue), Marc Schulz (The Ark … Read More
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 UK Ceremony
As well as the events taking place in Liberal and Reform Judaism communities across the country on Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), Progressive Jews are also invited to watch the official national event. The Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 UK Ceremony: Curated Moments will be broadcast on the internet this Saturday (27 … 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
Read January/February 2024 edition of LJ Today
The first edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – for 2024 is out now, in both print and online formats. On the front page, we report how leaders from our movements were guests and lit candles at a number of major civic celebrations, including in a historic … Read More
Archbishop joins historic York Liberal Jewish Community events
York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) held two Chanukah lightings this year with major historical significance and attendance from dignitaries including the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell. YLJC gathered on the first night of the festival within the walls of Clifford’s Tower, the site where more than 150 Jews took their … Read More
Gallery: Progressive Jewish communities on Chanukah 2024
This Chanukah saw Progressive Jewish communities light up the UK, hosting festive parties and celebrations to bring brightness and warmth in what have been difficult times. To reach as many members as possible, as well as friends and neighbours, celebrations were held in a variety of venues – from construction … Read More
Progressive Judaism Chanukah lightings 2023
Candle lightings and other special Chanukah events will be taking place at Progressive Judaism communities all around the UK over the next eight nights. If you’d like to attend one, either in person or online, please contact your chosen congregation. You can find a list of Liberal Judaism communities here … 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
Progressive communities come together on Mitzvah Day
From Edgware to Edinburgh, and even inside 10 Downing Street, Progressive Judaism communities and members all across the country did good deeds to help others on Mitzvah Day. Movement heads Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky led the way, joining with Muslim leaders and volunteers in two unique interfaith events. … Read More