Nottingham Liberal Synagogue marked its 60th anniversary with a celebratory event that drew more than 50 civic and community leaders from Nottinghamshire, including James Naish MP, Lilian Greenwood MP, Nadia Whittome MP, Michael Payne MP and the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire Nick Rubins. Among the distinguished guests were also Liberal … Read More
CCJ commemoration is powerful act of remembrance and unity
The Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, played key roles in the deeply moving Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at Lambeth Palace, organised by the Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ). Hosted by Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, on behalf of the Church of England, the … Read More
Progressive Jews help Spurs mark Holocaust Memorial Day
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosted the annual civic interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration for the London Borough of Haringey. Those involved in this important event included Rabbi Sandra Kviat of Crouch End Chavurah and Louise Heilbron of Finchley Reform Synagogue. Rabbi Sandra said: “This was a poignant and thoughtful commemoration … Read More
The remarkable journey of a lost Czech prayer book
The grandparents of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue member Angela Strach from Brno, in the Czech Republic, were deported to Theresienstadt in 1942 and tragically murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz in 1944. Like so many others, their story seemed destined to be lost to history. However, an extraordinary discovery brought a … Read More
‘Fabulous’ Joint Progressive Educators Conference rated 10/10
Rabbis, headteachers, school administrators and academic leaders gathered at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue to help shape the future of Jewish education in the UK at the Joint Progressive Educators Conference. The event was attended by more than 150 people from 28 Liberal and Reform communities from up and down … Read More
Taking the national stage this festive season
Chanukah, and the entire festive season, is a time when our leadership represent Progressive Judaism and our values on the national stage – showing the vital and mainstream role we play in British life. Throughout the month of December, Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke … Read More
York Liberal Jewish Community celebrates 10th anniversary
York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) held a special civic interfaith Shabbat service to celebrate the community’s 10th anniversary. The service was one of of celebration, reflection and gratitude – commemorating a decade of Jewish rebirth in the city and looking to the community’s future. Led by YLJC’s Rabbi Elisheva Salamo, … Read More
Highlights from the EUPJ Shabbaton in Vienna
The 2024 European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ) Shabbaton in Vienna brought together over 30 participants from 10 countries — Italy, Spain, France, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, Austria and the UK. With many young adults taking part, the weekend was inspiring, drawing on the wisdom of the past … Read More
LJS to host Multi-Faith pre-Chanukah Celebration
Former MP Dame Karen Buck DBE will be the guest speaker at the The Liberal Jewish Synagogue’s annual Multi-Faith pre-Chanukah Celebration. This popular event brings together diverse faith communities in unity and festivity at a special time of year. The event will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday 11 … Read More
Celebrations as Sukkat Shalom Edinburgh turns 20
This year marks a significant milestone for Sukkat Shalom: Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community, as the congregation celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the community has grown and flourished, becoming a vibrant and welcoming space for all those looking for Progressive Judaism connection and support in the Scottish … Read More