On Wednesday 4 June at 7pm, Rabbi Miriam Berger and Rabbi Anna Gerrard will host an Education Hub session on Creativity and Ritual. Since it’s inception, Progressive Judaism has wrestled with these 2 truths: 1) Jewish ritual should be fixed and routine, handed down from generation to generation. 2) Jewish … Read More
Midlands communities unite for shared Shavuot
More than 110 people, including over 20 young attendees, came together for Shavuot at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue in a celebration of Jewish unity and diversity across the Midlands. Although joint Liberal Midlands events have taken place in the past, this marked the first time Progressive partners from Reform congregations joined … Read More
A wonderful night of revelation and discussion
Kingston Liberal Synagogue, North West Surrey Synagogue and The Wimbledon Synagogue joined together for a Shavuot night of revelation. Rabbi Adrian Schell led a session exploring what revelation actually means; Rabbi Lev Taylor revealed his Shavuot Island Discs with some fascinating insights into his family and reasons for joining the … Read More
Voices for Prophetic Judaism launches with powerful Shavuot
The launch of Voices for Prophetic Judaism (VfPJ) brought together 51 online participants for a deeply inspiring Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. You can watch it here. Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah, who introduced the event, traced the roots of Prophetic Judaism, reflecting on the significance of launching the initiative on Shavuot, the … Read More
LJS unites faiths with reflection, learning and cheesecake
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) hosted a memorable Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, bringing together diverse voices for a night of learning and commemoration. The event began with a tour of a local mosque and St John’s Wood Church, where Reverend Dr Anders Bergquist shared insights into the church’s history. This interfaith … Read More
Crouch End Chavurah celebrates its coming of age
Members of Crouch End Chavurah celebrated the community’s 13th birthday with a weekend filled with joy, learning and fellowship. As a small Jewish community, the Chavurah has thrived by bringing together individuals seeking egalitarian participation and meaningful communal experiences – guided by Rabbi Sandra Kviat. Rooted in the Hebrew word … Read More
Wednesday 4 June at 7pm: Education Hub on Jewish Law
On Wednesday 4 June at 7pm, Rabbi Josh Levy will host an Education Hub session on Jewish Law and Progressive Values. Progressive Judaism, in both its main forms in the UK, has always been deeply connected with the full breadth of our textual inheritance, and this includes rabbinic writings. According … Read More
Three Progressive Jews take up Mayoral roles
Three champions of Progressive Judaism have been elected Mayor by their local councils. Rabbi Danny Rich, Vice President of Liberal Judaism and Senior Rabbi of Southgate Progressive Synagogue, became the 61st Mayor of Barnet after being officially sworn in during the Annual Council Meeting. He has made history as the … Read More
Brighton Progressive time-travels to mark 90th anniversary
The clergy and members of Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) re-enacted the community’s first service, from spring 1935, as part of their 90th anniversary celebrations. More than 60 congregants dressed in period clothing and used the 1926 Liberal Jewish Prayer Book – thee-s and thou-s and prayer for King … Read More
Medieval Jewish cemetery gets protected status after YLJC campaign
After years of campaigning, a landmark moment in the history of York’s Jewish community has been approved. Jewbury – the medieval Jewish cemetery that now lies beneath a multi-storey car park – has been granted protected status as a Scheduled Monument by the Government, following expert advice from Historic England, … Read More