As well as the events taking place in Liberal and Reform Judaism communities across the country on Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), Progressive Jews are also invited to watch the official national event. The Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 UK Ceremony: Curated Moments will be broadcast on the internet this Saturday (27 … Read More
MP shares Progressive rabbi’s concerns with Parliament
Greg Smith MP spoke to Parliament about the concerns of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) and Rabbi Neil Janes, after spending Chanukah with the congregation (pictured). Speaking in the House of Commons this week, the Conservative MP for Buckingham said: “I was privileged to join the South Bucks Jewish Community … Read More
Liberal Judaism Community Briefings return
Liberal Judaism’s online Community Briefings return for 2024 – starting this Thursday (11 January) with Charley’s Open House. Join Liberal Judaism CEO and Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky from 8-9pm. This is your chance to chat about anything that is on your mind regarding faith, community or what lies … Read More
‘Top marks’ for Progressive Jewish education leaders
A ‘revolution in Jewish education’ for a more enlightened future is now underway after more than 100 Progressive cheder heads, rabbis, general teachers and education leaders met to discuss a range of changes necessary to fit the needs of today’s young people. It was the first joint Reform and Liberal … Read More
Take part in our free Instagram Media Masterclass
This Monday (15 January), Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism will be running a free Media Masterclass for members on how to get the most out of Instagram. Hosted by Simon Rothstein, Graham Miller and Jess Mindel of the Progressive Judaism comms team, it will provide communities and … Read More
Support Jami Mental Health Shabbat 2024
Jami’s Mental Health Shabbat takes place on 19–20 January and is an opportunity for the entire Jewish community to focus on mental health, raise awareness of mental distress and share ideas on how to support ourselves and each other.Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are long term supporters … Read More
‘The move to form one Progressive Judaism is a moment of hope’
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism When we look back on 2023, it will be as a critical period in Jewish history. One in which it has been difficult to find the light and the optimism. We head into 2024 still holding a great … Read More
Sign up for Reform Judaism’s conference weekend
Members of Liberal Judaism are invited to attend the Movement for Reform Judaism’s Biennial Weekend… Shirei meets Chagigah 2024. An all singing, all learning weekend away with Progressive rabbis, cantors, leaders and members from across the country… it is a chance to celebrate our new union, find out more about … Read More
Community forums in Manchester, Leeds and East London
As the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism unite into one Progressive Judaism for the UK, we are holding Community Forums with all 80+ of our Progressive congregations. These are a chance for members to meet with Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, find out … Read More
Historic Chanukah lightings show growth of Progressive Judaism
This Chanukah was a significant one in the growth and development of Progressive Judaism in the UK. Leaders from our movements were guests and lit candles at a number of major civic celebrations, including in a historic first at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbis Josh … Read More