Dr Ed Kessler MBE, the Chair of the Progressive Judaism Advisory Board, appeared on The Rest is Politics to discuss the war in Israel and Gaza and what happens next both there and for interfaith work in the UK. Ed is Founder President of the Woolf Institute and a leading … Read More
World’s largest ever shofar chorus to support the hostages
Rabbi Mark Solomon represented Progressive Judaism at the world’s largest ever shofar chorus – in a call for the freeing of all the innocent children, elderly people, women and men still being held hostage by Hamas terrorists. The hundreds in attendance at the event, held in London on Sunday 10 … Read More
Progressive Jewish rabbis’ trip to Israel: The value of showing up
Rabbis Aaron Goldstein, Alexandra Wright, Daniel Lichman, Danny Rich, Gershon Silins, Jordan Helfman, Lea Mühlstein, Mark Goldsmith, Nathan Godleman, Rachel Benjamin, Shulamit Ambalu, Thomas Salamon and Warren Elf experienced today’s reality of Israel together. As part of a trip, arranged by The Ark Synagogue, the Progressive clergy (pictured above) spent … Read More
Statement from Progressive Jewish clergy on Israel and Gaza
We are compelled to speak out at this time and to say that the death and suffering endured in both Israel and Gaza must come to an end.
Add your message to the Lovelock Hostage Bridge at JW3
JW3 has turned its iconic bridge into a Lovelock Hostage Bridge so that everyone can add their messages of support for the 136 people still being held by Hamas in Gaza. The bridge officially launches with an event at 2.30pm on Sunday 11 February and is then open from 10am-10pm … Read More
Progressive Rabbi leads multi-faith Peace Walk
Rabbi Alexandra Wright represented Progressive Judaism, as she led a Peace Walk in London. With more than 30 ongoing conflicts around the world, particularly the current war in Israel and Gaza, the silent walk and vigil saw Rabbi Alexandra and other faith representatives share prayers and words calling for peace. … Read More
Read January/February 2024 edition of LJ Today
The first edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – for 2024 is out now, in both print and online formats. On the front page, we report how leaders from our movements were guests and lit candles at a number of major civic celebrations, including in a historic … Read More
Progressive Rabbis join Israel Havdalah in support of hostages
Rabbi Aaron Goldstein, the Co-Senior Rabbi of the Ark Synagogue, and Nottingham Liberal Synagogue’s Rabbi Gili Zidkiyahu are in Israel to support colleagues and friends in the country. They took part in the Havdalah organised by MARAM – the body of Progressive/Reform clergy in Israel – at Hostages Square (pictured … 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 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