Liberal and Reform Judaism communities around the UK continue to show their support for the people of Ukraine, as the devastating Russian invasion of the country has entered its third year. Progressive congregations have helped through fundraising, joint online services, concerts, prayers, coffee mornings and members and clergy hosting Ukrainian … Read More
First Aid training for Progressive Jewish communities
We will be running a fully certified Emergency First Aid at Work course on Wednesday 13 March with priority given to members of Liberal and Reform communities. It will take place at the Sternberg Centre, Finchley, with arrival from 9am for a prompt 9:30am start. The day will run until … Read More
‘It is our sacred task to welcome mixed faith families’
By Rabbi Josh Levy Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism Among the more striking findings in the recent Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) survey, ‘Jews in the UK Today’, was that one in three of all British Jews who married between 2010 and 2022 married a non-Jew – up from one … Read More
Statement from Progressive Jewish clergy on Israel and Gaza
We are compelled to speak out at this time and to say that the death and suffering endured in both Israel and Gaza must come to an end.
Order your Haggadah/Pesach books for Passover 2024
Liberal Judaism is once more pleased to offer two books for your Seder and Passover celebrations. The Liberal Judaism Haggadah (£8.50 per book plus P&P) was edited by Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and Rabbi Pete Tobias. Titled Haggadah B’chol Dor Va-Dor – A Haggadah for all Generations, it contains the … Read More
Add your message to the Lovelock Hostage Bridge at JW3
JW3 has turned its iconic bridge into a Lovelock Hostage Bridge so that everyone can add their messages of support for the 136 people still being held by Hamas in Gaza. The bridge officially launches with an event at 2.30pm on Sunday 11 February and is then open from 10am-10pm … Read More
Sending our prayers to King Charles III
The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism send our thoughts and prayers to His Majesty King Charles III and wish him a speedy return to full health and the service of our country. We have had the pleasure of working with the King at many points throughout the years … Read More
Birmingham Progressive launches asylum seeker project
Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS) launched a major new project to support asylum seekers with an interfaith tree planting in a local park. The synagogue – which one of the largest Jewish communities in the Midlands – has been awarded funding by Birmingham City Council to run a series of interfaith … Read More
Progressive Rabbi leads multi-faith Peace Walk
Rabbi Alexandra Wright represented Progressive Judaism, as she led a Peace Walk in London. With more than 30 ongoing conflicts around the world, particularly the current war in Israel and Gaza, the silent walk and vigil saw Rabbi Alexandra and other faith representatives share prayers and words calling for peace. … Read More
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 UK Ceremony
As well as the events taking place in Liberal and Reform Judaism communities across the country on Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), Progressive Jews are also invited to watch the official national event. The Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 UK Ceremony: Curated Moments will be broadcast on the internet this Saturday (27 … Read More