The new season of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub begins on Wednesday 30 April and will explore the Principles of Progressive Judaism. Some of the UK’s most senior rabbis and educators will be looking at our Progressive beliefs, values and ideologies – examining how they originated, their development through history … Read More
Purim 5785 around our Reform and Liberal communities
This Purim saw our synagogues and community buildings once more jam-packed for a series of celebratory events. See below the best pictures and stories from Purim 5785. If your community is missing, please email your picture to SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk so we can add them. North West Surrey Synagogue families joyfully celebrated … Read More
Education Hub Week 10: Reverend David Woolf Marks
Season 1 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub ends this Thursday (20 March) at 7pm. This special final session will see Rabbi Dr Helen Freeman examining the life and legacy of Reverend David Woolf Marks, Britain’s first non-Orthodox Jewish Minister who served West London Synagogue from 1840-1909. SIGN UP HERE … Read More
A Progressive Jewish vision for University Chaplaincy
By Rabbi Leah Jordan Chaplain for Progressive Jewish Students PJS@progressivejudaism.org.uk Having worked as a Chaplain for university students up and down Britain for more than a decade, I often get asked – are you ‘pro’ the merger between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism? I always answer with … Read More
Why we need a bigger, as well as bolder, Jewish voice
By Simon Rothstein Progressive Judaism Head of Communications SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk I have spent 14 years working in communications in the Progressive Jewish world – 12 for Liberal Judaism and the last two across both the Reform and Liberal movements – but it was a piece of comms I personally had nothing … Read More
Progressive Rabbis honoured at No10 on International Women’s Day
Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were among 150 pioneering women honoured at an International Women’s Day event held inside 10 Downing Street. Hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, guests included groundbreakers from the worlds of TV, film, … Read More
Rabbi Anna Wolfson offers Jewish prayer at Commonwealth Service
Rabbi Anna Wolfson – Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors – offered a prayer on behalf of the Jewish community at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Rabbi Anna, who is Director of Community Development at The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, chose an extract from the alternative … Read More
Education Hub Special: What’s the Difference?
You are invited to join us for a special one-off Education Hub – on Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK. To take part, email hello@progressivejudaism.org.uk for the Zoom link. The session will be delivered by two of Britain’s most … Read More
Media Masterclass: The Comms of a New Movement
The formation of one bigger and bolder Progressive Judaism for the UK will create many exciting PR and outreach opportunities. Join us on Monday 31 March at 7pm for a special Media Masterclass, where we’ll look at ways to expand our impact, grow our audience and strengthen our message. To … Read More
Open House: Chat with the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy host a monthly online Open House for all members of Reform and Liberal communities. This informal forum provides a chance for you to ask questions, share experiences, chat about anything that is on your mind and share your vision for the … Read More