Progressive communities across the country have been holding a series of Havdalah vigils, services and events to stand in support of the hostages being held by Hamas and mourn those who have been murdered. In London, our synagogues recently hosted two important cross-communal moments. Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue held … Read More
Manchester vigil shares message of solidarity and remembrance
In a heartfelt display of unity and solidarity, members of Menorah Synagogue (Cheshire Reform Congregation) joined forces with Orthodox synagogues for a well-attended South Manchester Jewish community service to honour the memory of murdered hostages, including Oded Lifshitz and the Bibas family. Held at Shaare Sedek (Sephardi) Synagogue, the service … Read More
Education Hub Week 8: Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck by Rabbi Dr Elliott Karstadt
The Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series delving into the rich history and core values of our Judaism – has seen hundreds of people already taking part The next Zoom event is tonight (Thursday 27 February) at 7pm when Rabbi Dr Elliott Karstadt will explore the … Read More
A time to mourn – Progressive Judaism update
This week’s Progressive Judaism newsletter is now with subscribers and can be read here. We wanted to also share the important introductory message: This week’s bulletin comes over 500 days after 7 October 2023. Since that day, and all the days that have followed, we have found ourselves overcome with … Read More
Progressive Co-Lead addresses flagship Muslim Policy Conference
Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, spoke at the Concordia Forum UK Policy Conference held at Portcullis House in Westminster. The Concordia Forum is a global platform dedicated to bringing together influential Muslim leaders from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and driving positive change. While its core mission focuses on … Read More
Nominations are open for the Mitzvah Day Awards
The highly anticipated Mitzvah Day Awards return on Thursday 27 March 2025. The evening will celebrate the incredible individuals, organisations, communities and beneficiary charities that made Mitzvah Day 2024 such a success. This is a chance to honour everyone who took part – and we hope that many of our Reform and Liberal communities will nominate themselves, and each … Read More
Education Hub Week 7: Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan
The Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series delving into the rich history and core values of our Judaism – has seen hundreds of people already taking part The next Zoom event is on Thursday (20 February) at 7pm when Rabbi Sybil Sheridan will host a conversation … Read More
LGBT+ History Month video showcases rabbinic journeys
Leo Baeck College has produced a new short film celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2025. The video captures the voices, experiences and journeys of some of LBC’s alums and rabbinic colleagues – speaking openly about the challenges they have faced and how society and Judaism has changed. They also discuss the … Read More