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
Elstree and Shoham: Sharing the light during dark days
The Chanukah candles did their job and the smiles on the children’s faces did the rest as The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) shared their celebration with the V’ahaveta Shoham Reform Synagogue in Israel. After Elstree and Boreham Wood Town Council officially twinned with Shoham earlier this year, the two … Read More
Progressive Judaism growing in Bromley and beyond
Bromley Reform Synagogue – a congregation spread across South East London – used this year’s Chanukah celebrations to further build its community and growing reputation. After the recent census found that the area is seeing one of the biggest growths of Jewish population in Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark, the Movement … Read More
Resources, prayers and ideas to inspire your Chanukah
Rabbi Miriam Berger (Finchley Reform Synagogue) and Rabbi Neil Janes (South Bucks Jewish Community) have put together an inspiring and thought-provoking pack of resources, prayers and ideas for Chanukah. As well as liturgy for before and after lighting the candles and a reflection on the message of the festival, it … Read More
Creating Chanukah light in the Palace of Westminster
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky offered a prayer for the welfare of the UK Jewish community at the first night of Chanukah reception and candle lighting held at Speaker’s House in the Palace of Westminster. Other presenters at the event, organised by the Speaker and … 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
Our mission is to bring light this Chanukah
Usually we explain the festival of Chanukah with the Midrash that tells of the miracle that occurred when the Jews entered the Temple of Jerusalem, after having freed the city from Greek invaders. We learn how there was only enough oil, with the seal of the High Priest, for one … Read More