Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky was a keynote speaker at a major event in London this weekend to demand the return of the hostages being held by Hamas, fight for Israel’s democratic future and call for an end to the war in Gaza. Hundreds of UK-based Israelis and British … Read More
Wessex member’s new book on the history of Bloom’s
Writer and historian Pam Fox – a member of Wessex Liberal Jewish Community – has released a new book about legendary meat empire Bloom’s. Titled The Bloom’s Story, 1920-2010: Noshtalgia, the book is almost 450 pages long and contains 130 images, including many colour photographs and line drawings by the … Read More
Volunteer and make a difference for asylum seeker families
A team of dedicated volunteers at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) in St John’s Wood are rolling up their sleeves to bring hope and warmth to families seeking asylum in the UK. At the heart of their effort is the LJS Drop-in, an initiative that transforms the synagogue into a … Read More
DeafShul launches to transform accessibility for D/Deaf Jews
A new initiative, DeafShul, has been launched with the mission to ensure that D/Deaf Jews can fully participate in every aspect of Jewish life. From celebrating simchas to becoming rabbis, DeafShul aims to break down barriers and provide equal access to religious, educational, and community experiences. D/deafness is seen as … Read More
Education Hub Week 10: Reverend David Woolf Marks
Season 1 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub ends this Thursday (20 March) at 7pm. This special final session will see Rabbi Dr Helen Freeman examining the life and legacy of Reverend David Woolf Marks, Britain’s first non-Orthodox Jewish Minister who served West London Synagogue from 1840-1909. SIGN UP HERE … Read More
BHPS kick off anniversary celebrations with eco event
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) kicked off a series of special events for the community’s 90th anniversary with an eco-lunch to mark the shul’s incredible EcoJudaism achievements. The day featured live Klezmer music, a quiz, guest speakers and a plant-based feast catered by The Real Junk Food Project Brighton … Read More
A Progressive Jewish vision for University Chaplaincy
By Rabbi Leah Jordan Chaplain for Progressive Jewish Students PJS@progressivejudaism.org.uk Having worked as a Chaplain for university students up and down Britain for more than a decade, I often get asked – are you ‘pro’ the merger between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism? I always answer with … Read More
Why we need a bigger, as well as bolder, Jewish voice
By Simon Rothstein Progressive Judaism Head of Communications SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk I have spent 14 years working in communications in the Progressive Jewish world – 12 for Liberal Judaism and the last two across both the Reform and Liberal movements – but it was a piece of comms I personally had nothing … Read More