By Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism Read the published version of this article, in Hebrew, written for Telem (the Israeli platform for a different political conversation) by clicking here. — In recent months, a new phenomenon has unsettled British Jewish life: the growing warmth between parts of Israel’s … Read More
Lights, liturgy, action… as Nottingham Liberal filmed by BBC
Last Erev Shabbat, the gentle routine of lighting candles and the familiar melodies of the Nottingham Liberal synagogue Friday night service were captured not only by the hearts of those present, but also by the cameras of CTVC, a London-based independent television production company. As part of a forthcoming BBC … Read More
Why we need a bigger, as well as bolder, Jewish voice
By Simon Rothstein Progressive Judaism Head of Communications SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk I have spent 14 years working in communications in the Progressive Jewish world – 12 for Liberal Judaism and the last two across both the Reform and Liberal movements – but it was a piece of comms I personally had nothing … Read More
HMD Reflection: Nothing is more powerful than human connection
By Rabbi Mark Goldsmith Senior Rabbi at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue, writing on behalf of Progressive Judaism Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) has been marked on 27 January every year since 2001, in the UK and worldwide. There are learning and commemoration activities throughout the country on the day, and … Read More
Read January/February 2025 edition of LJ Today
The first LJ Today of 2025 is out now. Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – covering news from both Liberal and Reform communities – is available in print and online formats. The front page looks at how our leadership represented Progressive Judaism and our values on the national stage this Chanukah … Read More
Leap of faith: Remembrance
This article first appeared in The Jewish News. By Rabbi Nathan Godleman A very kind and so far anonymous congregant, knowing my interest in the subject, left a copy of Prayerbook for Members of HM Armed Forces on my desk recently. Inside the front cover, a young child called Marion had neatly … Read More
Read November/December 2024 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats. Our front page gives an update on the Path to Progressive Judaism, as we bring Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism together as one united movement. We … Read More
Faith leaders stand together against extremism
Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen represented Progressive Judaism at a solidarity event held outside Southport Mosque. Rabbi Robyn (pictured above left) joined more than a dozen imams coordinated by MINAB – the Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board – as well as Christian and other Jewish faith leaders in a call for … Read More
Read July/August 2024 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats and contains stories on: Supporting and learning from our Israeli partners The B’nei Mitzvah programme now open across Progressive Judaism Communities coming together on Shavuot and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Leo … Read More
Young Norwich member wins political journalism award
Rosie Anfilogoff of Norwich Liberal Jewish Community has won a prestigious journalism award for her article on the exclusion of disabled people from higher education. Rosie was named as the winner of The Guardian Foundation’s Hugo Young Award (19-25 age category), which was created to recognise young talent in political … Read More