We are compelled to speak out at this time and to say that the death and suffering endured in both Israel and Gaza must come to an end.
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
Progressive Rabbi leads multi-faith Peace Walk
Rabbi Alexandra Wright represented Progressive Judaism, as she led a Peace Walk in London. With more than 30 ongoing conflicts around the world, particularly the current war in Israel and Gaza, the silent walk and vigil saw Rabbi Alexandra and other faith representatives share prayers and words calling for peace. … 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
Progressive Rabbis join Israel Havdalah in support of hostages
Rabbi Aaron Goldstein, the Co-Senior Rabbi of the Ark Synagogue, and Nottingham Liberal Synagogue’s Rabbi Gili Zidkiyahu are in Israel to support colleagues and friends in the country. They took part in the Havdalah organised by MARAM – the body of Progressive/Reform clergy in Israel – at Hostages Square (pictured … Read More
Standing together in solidarity and shared values
Progressive clergy and members were among the thousands of people of all faiths and none who took part in the Together for Humanity vigil in London this Sunday. Rabbi Rebecca Birk (pictured above) and Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu stood alongside other senior faith leaders as they lit lanterns in a stand … Read More
Join us this Sunday for the #Together4Humanity vigil
Progressive Judaism is proud to be part of the #Together4Humanity vigil this Sunday (3 December) at 3pm opposite Downing Street. Please save the date, spread the word and join us there. Rabbi Rebecca Birk will light a lantern of peace and mourning at the event on behalf of our Progressive … Read More
Statement on pro-Palestinian protests in the UK
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy We recognise the diversity of voices on the pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations – which are taking place in London and around the UK – and that the right to protest is an essential part of living in a democratic society. At the … Read More
Responding to this conflict: A statement of Jewish values and core principles
Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The statement is available to read and sign here – www.ourjewishvalues.org.uk. It begins: “We are Jews who believe wholeheartedly in the right … Read More
Receiving support from political leaders
The leaders of Progressive Judaism have met with Ministers, Mayors and MPs from across the political spectrum, all of whom have shown support for Israel and the Jewish community in the UK. Movement CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke with Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the … Read More