On 26 October 2023 in the Bucks Council Chamber in Aylesbury, Rabbi Neil Janes of South Bucks Jewish Community led a call for peace and against hate in the county, alongside other faith leaders, and introduced by The Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant in Buckinghamshire. The faith leaders affirmed it … Read More
Responding to this moment by Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy
Written by Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, CEOS of Progressive Judaism As we met with the most senior leadership in the Jewish world earlier this week, looking around the room there was one only one way to describe everyone, us included… exhausted. We are all feeling a level of … Read More
A Time to Listen by Rabbi Shulamait Ambalu
Written by Rabbi Shulamait Ambalu Jewish custom teaches us that when visiting a mourner, we should not begin the conversation. We should simply sit alongside, in silence, until the mourner opens up. The visitor is offering comfort by simply being present and willing to listen. Today, this powerful custom is easily … Read More
Progressive Jewish leaders meet with Met Police
Progressive Judaism CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy met with the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard. They said: “It was good to join with other Jewish organisations to hear from the police about the extraordinary work that they are doing to keep our communities around the UK … Read More
A Shabbat reflection
As Shabbat is soon to descend, we pray for a sukkat shalom – a shelter of peace. Our heart bleeds. Tears flow. For the lives lost. For the kids who were dancing. For the unimagined horrors of those taken captive. For those families, waiting for any news. Our rage is … Read More
Statement and prayers for Israel from Progressive clergy
“לְמַעַן אַחַי וְרֵעָי אֲדַבְּרָה נָּא שָׁלוֹם בָּךְ” “For the sake of my siblings and friends we pray for peace for all” As the rabbis and cantors of Progressive Judaism, we are shocked and heartbroken at the ongoing terrorist attacks in Israel by Hamas. We are fearful for the citizens of … Read More
Israel: Information and how you can help
We know that many people will be looking for ways to help those in Israel and to find out more on what is happening. Here are a list of resources, ways to help and information sessions that we will regularly update. Liberal Judaism and Movement for Reform Judaism statement – … Read More
Statement on Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel
What should have been a day of joyful celebration – as Jews in the UK, Israel and around the world mark Simchat Torah – has instead become a day of mourning, horror, fear and sadness. Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism strongly condemn these barbaric acts of terror … Read More
LJY-Netzer Israel Tour taster weekend – Bereket on Board
LJY-Netzer has launched a brand new Israel Tour taster weekend, ‘Bereket on Board’, for all those in year 11. The event is a great way to find out more about LJY-Netzer and this year’s Israel Tour. It is aimed at everyone – from those who are completely new to LJY … Read More
Statement on meeting with Israel Minister of Diaspora Affairs
A joint statement from the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism: After discussions with our partners in Israel, our CEOs – Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky – have decided to accept an invitation to meet with Israel Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli. Our movements contain thousands … Read More