On Monday 12 May at 7pm, Rabbi Danny Rich will lead an Education Hub session on LGBT+ inclusion and equality within Progressive Judaism. Rabbi Danny will explore the long road to equality, the campaign for equal marriage in which he played a key role, and the inclusive, egalitarian and welcoming … Read More
Judaism in the UK will be served in a whole new way
By Rabbi Michael Shire For those of you who don’t know me, I grew up in the Liberal Movement in Birmingham, was one of the founders of ULPSNYC (now LJY-Netzer), attended the first Kadimah and Senior Kadimah, served Barkingside (now part of ELELS) as my first pulpit and then led … Read More
Yom Ha’atzmaut reflection: Celebrating Israel and holding diversity
Rabbi Deborah Blausten has written Progressive Judaism’s reflection as we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. You can read it below and find further resources here (courtesy of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism): It’s the second Yom Ha’atzmaut of this war, and the moral urgency of the current situation … Read More
Statement: Standing against Jewish far-right violence in Israel
We are outraged by the violent assault carried out by Jewish far-right extremists on the Reform Beit Samueli Synagogue in Ra’anana, Israel, yesterday. The attack took place during a screening of a joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony – a powerful and deeply human event that brings together bereaved families from … Read More
Wednesday 7 May: Education Hub on mixed faith families
In Season 2 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust), we are exploring the Principles of Progressive Judaism. In our second session, on Wednesday 7 May, Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen and Rabbi Rebecca Birk will look at the role of Progressive Judaism in celebrating mixed faith/blended families. … Read More
Finchley Progressive Synagogue walk raises £15,000
Over eight long hours more than 50 members of Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) completed a 40,000-step journey to raise money for their synagogue building project. What began as a fun fundraising suggestion has now secured nearly £15,000 to support the vital renovations. The FPS building has been undergoing extensive works, … Read More
Colourful LJS concert shows unity with Ukraine
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue was full of energy and joy as the talented musicians and dancers of the Rodyna School took the stage – bringing a wonderful, colourful afternoon of music, movement and emotion to the community. The performance was more than entertainment. It was a tribute to the strength … Read More