To raise the profile of Progressive Jewish Students (PJS), Rabbi Leah Jordan was invited to speak at Goodenough College – the cross-university post-graduate college in central London – during Inter Faith Week. Throughout the year, the Dean, assisted by the Members of the College’s Academic Committee, invites prestigious speakers to … Read More
Book now for our Northern Chagigah weekend (21-23 November 2025)
We are excited to let you know that bookings are now open for our Progressive Judaism Northern Chagigah weekend (21-23 November 2025). Originating in the Movement for Reform Judaism, and now a joint event for all northern Liberal and Reform communities, it’s a chance for members to meet for a … Read More
Read November/December 2024 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats. Our front page gives an update on the Path to Progressive Judaism, as we bring Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism together as one united movement. We … Read More
Spreading Progressive Judaism around the world
The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) – the global body that both Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are a part of – helped bring Progressive Judaism to new congregations and countries over the High Holy Days. In line with the WUPJ mission to assist and build … Read More
Be part of our Joint Progressive Educators Conference
Join us for the Joint Progressive Educators Conference on 5 January 2025 – an event that promises to inspire and empower those shaping the future of Jewish education in the UK! Calling all headteachers, school administrators, Rabbis, Lead Educators, Teaching Assistants, and all other academic leaders – this conference is … Read More
Rosh Hashanah pictures from across our communities
Rosh Hashanah 5785 was celebrated in Reform and Liberal communities all across the country with an array of meaningful and accessible services, children’s activities, study sessions, challah bakes, tashlich walks and communal meals. Here we bring you a round-up of pictures and stories. If your synagogue is missing, please send … Read More
New members and guests join us for the New Year
The High Holy Days are a period that many join, or try, a Progressive community for the first time – attracted by a welcoming atmosphere, genuine inclusion, and services for all the family that are both rooted in Jewish tradition and easy to participate in. We estimate hundreds of new … Read More
Join our new Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are offering all members of our communities the chance to take part in a year-long cycle of chavruta (learning in pairs) study. Participants can sign up for our Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle as a pair, or as an individual and we … Read More
Memorial event shows resilience of the Jewish community
Reform and Liberal community members from all over the country came to London for a memorial event in Hyde Park to mark the one-year anniversary of the 7 October terrorist attacks, mourn the victims and call for the return of the hostages still being held by Hamas. Progressive Judaism Co-Leads … Read More
High Holy Days reflection: Why hope must prevail
By Rabbi Kath Vardi In the book of Kohelet we read, ‘there is nothing new under the sun’ (1:9). It would be easy this year to fully feel the force of this rather pessimistic saying. As we step into the year 5785 we recognise that, rather than settling or renewing, … Read More