On Wednesday 18 June at 7pm, Rabbi Richard Jacobi and Rabbi Pete Tobias will host an Education Hub session on God and Belief. Together, they’ll explore how being Jewish does NOT require belief in God — and examine what we really mean when we talk about believing in God, or not. … Read More
Wednesday 11 June at 7pm: Education Hub on Creativity and Ritual
On Wednesday 11 June at 7pm, Rabbi Miriam Berger and Rabbi Anna Gerrard will host an Education Hub session on Creativity and Ritual. Since it’s inception, Progressive Judaism has wrestled with these 2 truths: 1) Jewish ritual should be fixed and routine, handed down from generation to generation. 2) Jewish … Read More
Wednesday 4 June at 7pm: Education Hub on Jewish Law
On Wednesday 4 June at 7pm, Rabbi Josh Levy will host an Education Hub session on Jewish Law and Progressive Values. Progressive Judaism, in both its main forms in the UK, has always been deeply connected with the full breadth of our textual inheritance, and this includes rabbinic writings. According … Read More
Strings and keys to stir the soul in Elstree
A night of beautiful music and deep emotion played out at The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) for the opening of their Arts at Elstree concert series. It featured cellist Ellen Baumring-Gledhill, who is also the artistic director of the Arts programme, and pianist Dafydd Chapman (pictured). The duo captivated an audience of … Read More
Register your interest for our week of Progressive Judaism (June 2026)
We want you to celebrate the creation of one Progressive Judaism for the UK with us at a very special week-long series of events in June 2026. A combined flagship Shirei–Chagigah–Biennial gathering Guided tours exploring Britain’s (Progressive) Jewish heritage A centenary event for the World Union for Progressive Judaism Register … Read More
Wednesday 21 May at 7pm: Education Hub on End of Life
On Wednesday 21 May at 7pm, Rabbi Alexandra Wright and Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers will host an Education Hub session on End of Life and Funerals. They will lead a conversation on how they, as Progressive rabbis, approach the last days and hours of a person’s life, and how they walk … Read More
Monday 12 May at 7pm: Education Hub on LGBT+ Equality
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
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
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
Wednesday 30 April: Education Hub on Israel and Zionism
Join us for Season 2 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust) as we explore the Principles of Progressive Judaism. In our first session, on Wednesday 30 April, Rabbi Lea Mühlstein will examine the evolving place of Israel and Zionism in Progressive Jewish thought – how … Read More