Read January/February 2025 edition of LJ Today

JanFeb2025 Front Page

The first LJ Today of 2025 is out now. Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – covering news from both Liberal and Reform communities – is available in print and online formats. The front page looks at how our leadership represented Progressive Judaism and our values on the national stage this Chanukah … Read More

Education Hub Week 2: Lily Montagu by Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick

Lily Montagu

Join us for the Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series that will delve into the rich history and core values of Liberal, Reform and Progressive Judaism in the UK. The next Zoom session is this Thursday (9 January) at 7pm, as Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick looks … Read More

Taking the national stage this festive season

Festive events

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

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

The Ark’s annual baby blessing goes international

Ark baby blessing 1

The Ark Synagogue held its annual communal baby blessing, with Rabbis Aaron Goldstein and Lea Mühlstein asking God to bless the congregation’s babies and toddlers and their families. What made this year’s ceremony even more special was the involvement of Ark member families in Yorkshire, Northern Ireland, and Tamil Nadu in … 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