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
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree strengthens Krakow ties
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) welcomed a special guest from Krakow, Poland, and heard about the resurgence of Jewish life in the city. Jonathan Ornstein from The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) in Krakow was the guest speaker at TLSE’s Shabbat service, where he was presented with a donation for almost … Read More
Progressive clergy speak out against rise in antisemitism
Progressive Jewish leaders have spoken out once more to highlight the frightening rise in antisemitism since the 7 October terrorist attacks. Clergy have been responding to the latest CST figures, which recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023 – the highest total ever reported to the CST in … Read More
A letter from Liberal Judaism’s President to Jewish students
Dear Students, I don’t know if this letter will reach you. Maybe your parents or grandparents will send it on to you, or someone will post it on social media. You might glance at it briefly and see that it is expressly addressed to you, wherever you happen to be. … Read More
Progressive rabbis deliver JC’s Thought for the Week
Rabbi Danny Rich and Rabbi Kathleen Middleton are writing the Thought for the Week for the Judaism pages of the Jewish Chronicle. Known as the ‘Sidrah column’, it allows our clergy to give a Progressive view on the Torah portion to a wide-ranging audience. Rabbi Kathleen, of Mosaic Reform Synagogue, … Read More
Join our free Twitter/X Media Masterclass
This Monday (19 February) at 7pm, 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 X (previously known as Twitter) and similar platforms. X is the most difficult and controversial of social media platforms. … Read More
Enter your community for the Mitzvah Day Awards
Nominations are now open for the Mitzvah Day Awards! The event celebrates the amazing communities, organisations, individuals and beneficiary charities that made Mitzvah Day 2023 the success that it was. It is an opportunity to have your congregation, and Progressive Judaism as a whole, recognised – and also a chance … Read More
Join Yelala’s spring retreat for a Shabbat of song and connection
Student Rabbi Yael Tischler and Kohenet Rachel Rose Reid will be running their Yelala spring retreat in Wiltshire from 5-7 April. Student Rabbi Yael, who studies at Leo Baeck College, said: “The retreat will focus on connection, song, relaxation, and gathering up some skills and confidence to take radical Jewish … Read More
Find out more about Reform Judaism’s Shirei meets Chagigah
Liberal Judaism members are invited to join our friends from the Movement for Reform Judaism at Shirei meets Chagigah.The Reform equivalent of our Biennial Weekend, it will be full of wonderful music, discussion, celebration and, above all, community.A great chance to get to better know our new Progressive Judaism … Read More
Safer Recruitment for Volunteers online training course
Liberal Judaism members and communities are invited to join a free online training course, being run by the Movement for Reform Judaism, to understand their responsibilities when recruiting and managing volunteers. The session will be delivered by MRJ’s Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing Sharon Daniels and HR Director Gilly Shulman. … Read More