You are invited to join us for a special Zoom session – on Tuesday 6 May at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK with Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE. We previously ran this session in early April, but … Read More
An inspiring Rabbi Harry Jacobi Memorial Lecture
The Sixth Annual Rabbi Harry Martin Jacobi Memorial Lecture was marked by insightful reflection and deep appreciation for Jewish resilience, as Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein delivered an engaging talk exploring the themes of hope, perseverance and faith. Rabbi Andrew compared the pessimism of the prophet Jeremiah with the optimism of … Read More
The Komediant and an evening with Oshra Schwartz
By Karen Pollak Mosaic Jewish Community Mosaic Jewish Community’s Israel Society put on a captivating evening featuring Oshra Schwartz, a leading light of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, who showed her acclaimed film, The Komediant, about the heritage of Yiddish theatre in America. The film was in … Read More
Education Hub Season 2: The Principles of Progressive Judaism
The new season of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust) begins on Wednesday 30 April and will explore the Principles of Progressive Judaism. Some of the UK’s most senior rabbis and educators will be looking at our Progressive beliefs, values and ideologies – examining how they … Read More
Purim 5785 around our Reform and Liberal communities
This Purim saw our synagogues and community buildings once more jam-packed for a series of celebratory events. See below the best pictures and stories from Purim 5785. If your community is missing, please email your picture to SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk so we can add them. North West Surrey Synagogue families joyfully celebrated … 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
Education Hub Special: What’s the Difference?
You are invited to join us for a special one-off Education Hub – on Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK. To take part, email hello@progressivejudaism.org.uk for the Zoom link. The session will be delivered by two of Britain’s most … Read More
Media Masterclass: The Comms of a New Movement
The formation of one bigger and bolder Progressive Judaism for the UK will create many exciting PR and outreach opportunities. Join us on Monday 31 March at 7pm for a special Media Masterclass, where we’ll look at ways to expand our impact, grow our audience and strengthen our message. To … Read More
Education Hub Week 9: Rabbi Abraham Geiger by Rabbi Dr Charles H Middleburgh
Hundreds of people have been taking part in the Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series delving into the rich history and core values of our Judaism. The next Zoom event is on Thursday 6 March when Rabbi Dr Charles H Middleburgh will explore the lasting legacy … 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