Progressive Judaism Chanukah reflection

Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky at Chanukah

By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism Chag Urim Sameach! As we approach Chanukah this year, we are reminded of its timeless lessons and profound relevance to our lives today. Chanukah is a festival rooted in resilience and rededication. It celebrates a small group who … Read More

LJS Multi-Faith lighting celebrates spirit of unity

The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St John’s Wood was full for its annual Multi-Faith Pre-Chanukah Celebration. Dame Karen Buck DBE was this year’s principal guest speaker. She delivered an inspiring speech on the theme ‘Let this Sanctuary be a place of gathering and conversation’  – with her words highlighting the … Read More

Leading on the national stage this Chanukah

Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky at Chanukah

Chanukah is a time when our leadership represent Progressive Judaism and our values on the national stage. Throughout this month, Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy have/will be speaking and lighting candles at a number of key events. These include Chanukah celebrations hosted by the Prime … Read More

LJS to host Multi-Faith pre-Chanukah Celebration

LJS Pre-Chanukkah flyer

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

A Yom Kippur journey through Jewish Norwich

Norwich community at the stone bench

This year, instead of the usual additional Yom Kippur service, Norwich Liberal Jewish Community set out on a unique journey of learning and exploration. The congregation organised a special event titled ‘A Walk of Jewish Norwich,’ led by one of the members, Stella Koenick. This was followed by a study … Read More

A Sukkot reflection from Liberal Judaism’s President

Sukkot image 5785

By Rabbi Alexandra Wright President of Liberal Judaism What can one say that is new about this autumn festival of Sukkot?  Should we draw attention to the Torah reading for the first day of the festival (Leviticus 23:33-44): the designation of the full moon in the seventh month, the first … Read More

Rosh Hashanah pictures from across our communities

Progressive Judaism Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah 5785 was celebrated in Reform and Liberal communities all across the country with an array of meaningful and accessible services, children’s activities, study sessions, challah bakes, tashlich walks and communal meals. Here we bring you a round-up of pictures and stories. If your synagogue is missing, please send … Read More

New members and guests join us for the New Year

Anthony, Ben and Macaulay

The High Holy Days are a period that many join, or try, a Progressive community for the first time – attracted by a welcoming atmosphere, genuine inclusion, and services for all the family that are both rooted in Jewish tradition and easy to participate in. We estimate hundreds of new … Read More