Rabbis Aaron Goldstein, Alexandra Wright, Daniel Lichman, Danny Rich, Gershon Silins, Jordan Helfman, Lea Mühlstein, Mark Goldsmith, Nathan Godleman, Rachel Benjamin, Shulamit Ambalu, Thomas Salamon and Warren Elf experienced today’s reality of Israel together. As part of a trip, arranged by The Ark Synagogue, the Progressive clergy (pictured above) spent … Read More
Statement from Progressive Jewish clergy on Israel and Gaza
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.
Pioneer Rabbi Jackie Tabick celebrated on canvas at Oaks Lane
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue unveiled a portrait of Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick – Britain’s first ever woman rabbi – at a special Shabbat service to celebrate almost 50 years since her ordination. Rabbi Jackie grew up in the community when it was known as South West Essex & Settlement Reform … Read More
Seven new lay service leaders as Ba’alei Tefillah class graduates
Seven Progressive Jews have graduated from the Liberal Judaism Ba’alei Tefillah service leadership course. The programme was set up in 2010 to help train lay service leaders to support Liberal congregations of all sizes. Those graduating so far in 2024 are Marianne Lederman (Stevenage Liberal Synagogue), Marc Schulz (The Ark … 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
MP shares Progressive rabbi’s concerns with Parliament
Greg Smith MP spoke to Parliament about the concerns of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) and Rabbi Neil Janes, after spending Chanukah with the congregation (pictured). Speaking in the House of Commons this week, the Conservative MP for Buckingham said: “I was privileged to join the South Bucks Jewish Community … Read More
Liberal Judaism Community Briefings return
Liberal Judaism’s online Community Briefings return for 2024 – starting this Thursday (11 January) with Charley’s Open House. Join Liberal Judaism CEO and Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky from 8-9pm. This is your chance to chat about anything that is on your mind regarding faith, community or what lies … Read More
‘Top marks’ for Progressive Jewish education leaders
A ‘revolution in Jewish education’ for a more enlightened future is now underway after more than 100 Progressive cheder heads, rabbis, general teachers and education leaders met to discuss a range of changes necessary to fit the needs of today’s young people. It was the first joint Reform and Liberal … Read More
Supporting vaccine uptake in the Jewish community
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are supporting a new NHS campaign to help ensure all members of the Jewish community are up to date with family vaccinations. The drive – also in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), London local authorities and GP Practices – … Read More
Take part in our free Instagram Media Masterclass
This Monday (15 January), Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism will be running a free Media Masterclass for members on how to get the most out of Instagram. Hosted by Simon Rothstein, Graham Miller and Jess Mindel of the Progressive Judaism comms team, it will provide communities and … Read More