Nottingham Liberal Synagogue enjoyed what congregants described as “an amazing Kabbalat Shabbat to remember” – when Progressive Jewish students from Sheffield and Nottingham joined together to lead a lively, musical, spiritual and fun service. The synagogue’s Wendy Prestney said: “The two groups of young people, who had only met on … Read More
Going to university? Contact Progressive Jewish Students
With the start of university term around the corner this September, as well as the High Holy Days not far behind in October, Progressive Jewish Students (PJS) is here for all needs on campus and beyond. We cater not just to the quarter of Jewish university students who identify as … Read More
Take part in nationwide survey on campus antisemitism
Jewish students, academics and university staff are invited to take part in the first national survey about campus antisemitism. Organised by the Intra-Communal Professorial Group, in partnership with the Union of Jewish Students, it will provide information about the exposure and experiences of anti-Jewish racism since the Hamas attacks of … Read More
‘LJY camps are the most awesome and enjoyable ever’
Two siblings – Roxy and Jazzy – have written about their experiences on LJY-Netzer Machaneh Shamayim (spring camp) and the amazing time that they had. Read their reports below and sign up for LJY’s Machaneh Kadimah (summer camp) by clicking here. You can see the wonderful photos from Shamayim in the … Read More
Student Pesach packs sent around the UK
LJY-Netzer and the Progressive Jewish Chaplaincy sent more than 80 Pesach packs to Jewish students across Britain. The packs, arriving in time for Seder, contained a student Haggadah, Seder plate, jumping frog, matzah, sweets, olives for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine and a note. Progressive Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan … Read More
Wellbeing Officer for RSY-Netzer
24th – 26th November (1 post) (c£203) 27th – 31st December (2 posts) (c£407) plus mandatory training (approx. 1/2 day) – date to be confirmed The Job RSY-Netzer and Reform Judaism place a high importance on all aspects of wellbeing and strive to ensure that we are as inclusive as … Read More
LJY-Netzer Israel Tour taster weekend – Bereket on Board
LJY-Netzer has launched a brand new Israel Tour taster weekend, ‘Bereket on Board’, for all those in year 11. The event is a great way to find out more about LJY-Netzer and this year’s Israel Tour. It is aimed at everyone – from those who are completely new to LJY … Read More
Youth Development Manager
Full Time (35 hours per week) 42,000 p.a. Location: Hybrid The Job In 2023 we announced that we will work with Reform Judaism, our sister movement, to explore the creation of a new movement for Progressive Judaism. This is very exciting team to join the team as we look to … Read More
Community Briefing: How to support our students
Join us on Thursday (20 July) at 7pm for a special Community Briefing with the Union of Jewish Students. Find out about creative ways for your community to reach out to students, how to make them feel welcome, how to support them and help them sustain meaningful and enriching Jewish … Read More
Ensuring that Zohar’s impact never stops
A Trust has been set up in memory of Zohar Dean Collins, the LJY-Netzer youth leader who died in a sudden tragic event in June 2022. The Zohar Dean Trust will support meaningful causes that were close to the award-winning physics student’s heart and seek to enable young people to … Read More