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
Progressive Judaism tour hits Finchley Reform
Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky visited Finchley Reform Synagogue to meet members and share exciting updates as the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism unite to create one Progressive Judaism for the UK. It was wonderful to hear all the feedback and ideas – as well as the … Read More
Honeycomb and Sarah’s Tent virtual HHDs an online success
The first ever online service aimed at housebound worshippers was a huge success over the High Holy Days. Around one hundred people logged on overall and the goal is for it to become a regular part of Progressive Judaism’s HHD celebrations. Help groups the Honeycomb Project and ‘Abraham & Sarah’s Tent’ … Read More
Building a new Progressive Jewish movement by Rabbi Mark Goldsmith
This is an extract from the sermon given by Rabbi Mark Goldsmith at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) on Rosh Hashanah morning 5784: As the world changes, so Judaism changes with it and evolves. A short while ago we read our Torah portions which followed two of the great … Read More
The spiritual and moral possibilities for Progressive Judaism by Rabbi Alexandra Wright
This is an extract from the sermon given by Rabbi Alexandra Wright, President of Liberal Judaism, at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) on Rosh Hashanah morning 5784: It has taken nearly 120 years to bring together Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism in a step that surprised, but also uplifted, us … Read More
Why Progressive Judaism exists by Rabbi Richard Jacobi
This sermon was given by Rabbi Richard Jacobi at East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) on Erev Rosh Hashanah 5784: When we welcomed in the new year and announced its number, 5784, I’m pretty sure that no-one here thought that we were stating that the world is celebrating its … Read More
Rosh Hashanah message from Progressive Judaism CEOs
A Rosh Hashanah message from Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, the CEOs of Liberal and Reform Judaism: The Yamim Noraim are a time for reflection; for pressing pause to think back on the year that has passed and imagine what the next year might bring. This year, reviewing … Read More
Online High Holy Days with The Honeycomb Project
With the High Holy Days just around the corner, The Honeycomb Project is offering interactive virtual services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To register, please click here. Partnering with the inclusive online community group ‘Abraham & Sarah’s Tent’, it aims to offer a sense of community both here in … Read More
New Progressive rabbi ordained by Leo Baeck College
Leo Baeck College (LBC) ordained a new rabbi in a service held at Westminster Synagogue. More than 160 people attended in person with a further 100 watching live on Zoom. Rabbi Dr Kamila Kopřivová (pictured) was born in the Czech Republic. Before completing her rabbinic training at Leo Baeck College, … Read More