On Wednesday 2 July at 7pm, Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah and Rabbi Paul Freedman will examine Progressive Prayer and Liturgy in our latest Education Hub session. Together, they’ll ask the question – what makes our services ‘Progressive’? Rabbis Paul and Elli will explore the main characteristics of Progressive liturgy, focussing on … Read More
Joy, learning and heavy lifting at Ba’alei Tefillah weekend
The participants on the Ba’alei Tefillah lay service leadership programme enjoyed an engaging and educational residential weekend, where they bonded as a group and left with a renewed sense of spirit and purpose. Originating in Liberal Judaism, the course is currently led by Rabbi Anna Gerrard and organised by Alexandra Gellnick. … Read More
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead helps celebrate 20 years of Mitzvah Day
Rabbi Josh Levy, the Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, helped Mitzvah Day mark its 20th anniversary at a special celebration and 2025 launch event. The evening brought together faith and community leaders with Mitzvah Day staff, trustees, project coordinators and charity partners from across the past two decades – including those … Read More
Tuesday 24 June: B’nei Mitzvah programme information evening
We are excited to invite you to our Progressive Judaism Kivunim information evening at 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday 24 June). Kivunim is a B’nei Mitzvah programme designed for children in years 7&8 from small and medium sized communities – creating a cohort, and many lifelong friendships, spanning the country! Registration for … Read More
Register for your free BRCA test before 31 October 2025
The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, which has seen over 30,000 people of Jewish ancestry sign up, will be closing soon. Both men and women carrying BRCA gene changes face increased risks of several cancers — including up to a 79% lifetime risk of breast cancer and up to a … Read More
York celebrates Pride with interfaith Shabbat in the Chapel
Members of York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) came together with neighbours and friends to celebrate Pride at a special interfaith Erev Shabbat service, held at the York Unitarian Chapel. The uplifting event was organised by YLJC’s Social Action Team. Led by the community’s Rabbi Elisheva Salamo – who is passionate … Read More
Thursday 19 June at 7pm: Open House Israel Briefing
This Thursday night (19 June) at 7pm, we will be hosting a special online Open House on the current situation in Israel, as it comes under attack from Iran. We will be joined by Efrat Perri (Director of Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Embassy) and Anna Kislanski (CEO of the … Read More
Rabbinic reunion for Kingston civic service
Multiple rabbis, two local mayors, numerous interfaith leaders and the whole congregation of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) came together to celebrate the community’s newly refurbished sanctuary at a special Shabbat civic service. Kingston’s Rabbi Lev Taylor led the joyful service, joined by his predecessors Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel, Rabbi Charley … Read More
Wednesday 18 June at 7pm: Education Hub on God and Belief
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
Bonny welcomed by Reading at moving admission ceremony
Reading Liberal Jewish Community welcomed Bonny Hazelwood into Progressive Judaism at an admission ceremony this Shabbat, conducted by Gwendolen Burton. Pictured here are Bonny and her family and friends, along with members of the shul. Conversions through the Progressive Batei Din reached record levels last year. You can find out … Read More