Two Progressive communities won prestigious Mitzvah Day Awards for their interfaith social action on the day… and all year round. Maidenhead Synagogue picked up the Outstanding British Mitzvah Day prize with Birmingham Progressive Synagogue walking away with Outstanding Interfaith Partnership. Other communities receiving nominations included North West Surrey Synagogue, Menorah … Read More
Progressive Co-Lead joins Archbishop to launch Big Help Out
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby have led the calls for members of British faith groups to get involved with the Big Help Out – a weekend of volunteering that will take place in June. A launch event took place at an interfaith iftar … Read More
Coming together within and across faiths
Mosaic Jewish Community took part in a unique interfaith and intrafaith Mitzvah Day project, organised by the neighbouring Orthodox Jewish synagogue. Led by Rabbi Rachel Benjamin (pictured on the right of the photo), members took on this year’s Mitzvah Day theme of Repair the World by preparing a garden for … Read More
Record your life story for a loved one
The Honeycomb Project, a joint Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism care initiative, is partnering with ‘Stories for Life’ to give people the chance to record their life stories and memories for their loved ones. You might choose to record a full life story, share treasured memories, chat informally with a … Read More
Care Conference 2023: Inclusivity, inspiration and support
The partnership between Reform and Liberal Judaism takes another step forward this Sunday (11 June) with the Honeycomb Project Care Conference 2023. “The Project is a joint venture to increase our care volunteer training and resources across both movements,” explained organiser Sharon Daniels. “It illustrates the power of our collaboration … Read More
Nottingham Liberal celebrates its volunteers
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) held a special Celebration of Volunteers Shabbat. A morning service and kiddush served as one big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the functioning, development and growth of NLS. Special recognition was given to “community elders” Danny Rubins, David Lipman, Colin Dean and Margaret Silk … Read More
Download your Honeycomb Project Shavuot Companion
We are proud to present the Honeycomb Project Shavuot Companion. Written by Honeycomb Project Manger Rabbi Eryn London, you can read/download/print it by clicking here. The Honeycomb Project is a joint project between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism, increasing care volunteer training and resources across both movements. … Read More
Honeycomb Project Care Conference 2023
Join Liberal Judaism, The Movement for Reform Judaism and the Honeycomb Project on Sunday 11 June at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue for Care Conference 2023 – a day of learning and skill building around the topic of well-being and care in our communities. Our keynote speaker will be Barbara Altounyan, … Read More
Download our Honeycomb Project Haggadah Companion
We are proud to present the Honeycomb Project Haggadah Companion. Written by Honeycomb Project Manger Rabbi Eryn London, it includes short pieces to bring wellbeing, inclusivity, and most importantly yourself to the Seder. You can read/download/print it by clicking here. The Honeycomb Project is a joint project between Liberal Judaism … Read More
Honeycomb Project Bereavement Support Group
The new Honeycomb Project Bereavement Support Group is open to all Liberal Judaism and Movement for Reform Judaism members who have experienced a recent loss. Sessions will be on Zoom on Tuesdays 21 March, 18 April, 2 May, 16 May and 30 May from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Each session is designed to stand … Read More