The march yesterday in support of the Jewish community and against antisemitism was a wonderful expression of people coming together. We were delighted to see thousands of Progressive Jews marching alongside those from across our community and allies of all faiths and none. However, there has also been some unfair … Read More
Inter Faith Week meeting with King Charles III
Progressive Judaism was delighted to be part of an Inter Faith Week event with King Charles III and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace Library. The event provided the opportunity for the 30 faith leaders present to talk directly to The King about what their communities are experiencing … Read More
Progressive leaders at Humanity Not Hatred vigil
Progressive Judaism clergy, lay leaders and members were among the hundreds of people at the Humanity Not Hatred vigil in Westminster. Rabbi Josh Levy spoke alongside Imam Ibrahim Mogra and Reverend Richard Sudworth at the event. You can read his powerful words in the column to the right. Rabbi Charley … Read More
Statement on Supreme Court ruling that Rwanda deportation policy is unlawful
Progressive Judaism (Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism) welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court to reject the Government’s plan to deport some of those seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda. Full story here. As Jews, we cherish ideals of justice, fairness and caring for the most … Read More
Responding to this conflict: A statement of Jewish values and core principles
Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The statement is available to read and sign here – www.ourjewishvalues.org.uk. It begins: “We are Jews who believe wholeheartedly in the right … Read More
Receiving support from political leaders
The leaders of Progressive Judaism have met with Ministers, Mayors and MPs from across the political spectrum, all of whom have shown support for Israel and the Jewish community in the UK. Movement CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke with Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the … Read More
Read November/December 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. On the front page, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy write on the situation in Israel and Gaza – and how we can connect and grieve at this … 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
Responding to this moment by Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy
Written by Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, CEOS of Progressive Judaism As we met with the most senior leadership in the Jewish world earlier this week, looking around the room there was one only one way to describe everyone, us included… exhausted. We are all feeling a level of … Read More
A Shabbat reflection
As Shabbat is soon to descend, we pray for a sukkat shalom – a shelter of peace. Our heart bleeds. Tears flow. For the lives lost. For the kids who were dancing. For the unimagined horrors of those taken captive. For those families, waiting for any news. Our rage is … Read More