More than 70 supporters and donors of Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism came together to celebrate the end of Chanukah at a special candle lighting evening in central London. Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky, the CEOs of the two movements and Co-Leads of the project to … Read More
Gallery: Progressive Jewish communities on Chanukah 2024
This Chanukah saw Progressive Jewish communities light up the UK, hosting festive parties and celebrations to bring brightness and warmth in what have been difficult times. To reach as many members as possible, as well as friends and neighbours, celebrations were held in a variety of venues – from construction … Read More
Elstree and Shoham: Sharing the light during dark days
The Chanukah candles did their job and the smiles on the children’s faces did the rest as The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) shared their celebration with the V’ahaveta Shoham Reform Synagogue in Israel. After Elstree and Boreham Wood Town Council officially twinned with Shoham earlier this year, the two … Read More
A new Progressive collaboration launched in North Herts
More than 50 Progressive Jews living in North Hertfordshire came together to celebrate Chanukah at an intergenerational party full of food, song, craft and the lighting of multiple chanukiot The event marked the launch of a new entity – North Herts Progressive Jewish Community. This collaboration, supported by Stevenage … Read More
Progressive Judaism growing in Bromley and beyond
Bromley Reform Synagogue – a congregation spread across South East London – used this year’s Chanukah celebrations to further build its community and growing reputation. After the recent census found that the area is seeing one of the biggest growths of Jewish population in Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark, the Movement … Read More
Progressive Jewish Education Conference
Calling headteachers, school administrators, Rabbis, and all other academic leaders – this is for you! You are invited to take part in a groundbreaking conference to help shape the future of Jewish education in the UK. It will be an opportunity to network with like minded teaching professionals not only to … Read More
Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2023
This weekend is Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat – our community’s annual Shabbat to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Below is the information we have received from Jewish Women’s Aid about this important moment: This year the theme for Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat is ‘Exploring Healthy Relationships’. The goal is to … Read More
Monday Media Masterclass: Mitzvah Day
The next Progressive Judaism Media Masterclass will take place on Monday (13 November) at 7pm. Hosted by Simon Rothstein and Graham Miller of the Progressive Judaism comms team it will cover general PR and media advice before a discussion on how to get the most out of this year’s Mitzvah Day. … Read More
Honeycomb and Sarah’s Tent virtual HHDs an online success
The first ever online service aimed at housebound worshippers was a huge success over the High Holy Days. Around one hundred people logged on overall and the goal is for it to become a regular part of Progressive Judaism’s HHD celebrations. Help groups the Honeycomb Project and ‘Abraham & Sarah’s Tent’ … Read More
Consecration of new Liberal Judaism Woodland Cemetery
A consecration will be held at the new Liberal Judaism Woodland Cemetery at GreenAcres Chiltern, Potkiln Lane, Jordans, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 2XB, this Sunday (1 October). Commencing at 11am (gathering in the Woodland Hall from 10.30am), prayers will be led by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein and Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein. All … Read More