Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism will be hosting an important joint Community Briefing on the Jewish BRCA testing programme via Zoom this Thursday (25 January) at 8pm. The two guest speakers will be Jnetics CEO Nicole Gordon and Chai Cancer Care CEO Lisa Steele. They will talk … Read More
Path to Progressive Judaism website launches
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are delighted to launch a brand new website as we continue on the journey to unite into one Progressive Judaism for the UK. The site – which can be found at www.pathtoprogressivejudaism.org.uk – provides information on why the unification of our two movements is … Read More
Checking in and catching up on Brew Monday
Progressive Judaism leaders joined those from across the Jewish community, and beyond, taking part in Brew Monday – encouraging people to check-in with their friends, colleagues and loved ones at a notoriously difficult time of year. The annual Samaritans initiative is brought to the faith world by Mitzvah Day. It … 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
Progressive Judaism will continue to bring hope
Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy – the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism – have written for the Jewish Chronicle, reflecting on the year gone by. They outline how the announcement in April of the creation of one Progressive Judaism for the UK was a moment of hope and excitement – … Read More
Read January/February 2024 edition of LJ Today
The first edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – for 2024 is out now, in both print and online formats. On the front page, we report how leaders from our movements were guests and lit candles at a number of major civic celebrations, including in a historic … Read More