Rabbi and Priest unite for Sukkot/Harvest Festival charity walk

Rabbi Neil Janes and Father Stuart Owen

A Priest and a Rabbi walk into a castle. No, it’s not the start of a joke, but the beginning of a meaningful and memorable journey. Rabbi Neil Janes from South Bucks Jewish Community and Father Stuart Owen, Rector of St Peter’s Church Berkhamsted, have begun a four-day pilgrimage – … Read More

Be part of our Joint Progressive Educators Conference

Educators Conference

Join us for the Joint Progressive Educators Conference on 5 January 2025 – an event that promises to inspire and empower those shaping the future of Jewish education in the UK! Calling all headteachers, school administrators, Rabbis, Lead Educators, Teaching Assistants, and all other academic leaders – this conference is … Read More

Rosh Hashanah pictures from across our communities

Progressive Judaism Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah 5785 was celebrated in Reform and Liberal communities all across the country with an array of meaningful and accessible services, children’s activities, study sessions, challah bakes, tashlich walks and communal meals. Here we bring you a round-up of pictures and stories. If your synagogue is missing, please send … Read More

New members and guests join us for the New Year

Anthony, Ben and Macaulay

The High Holy Days are a period that many join, or try, a Progressive community for the first time – attracted by a welcoming atmosphere, genuine inclusion, and services for all the family that are both rooted in Jewish tradition and easy to participate in. We estimate hundreds of new … Read More

EHRS: Marketing & Communications Manager

Edgware Hendon Reform Synagogue

Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) is seeking a communications and marketing manager to lead our digital presence, communications and marketing initiatives.

Join our new Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle

Progressive Judaism Chavruta Circle

Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are offering all members of our communities the chance to take part in a year-long cycle of chavruta (learning in pairs) study. Participants can sign up for our Progressive Judaism Chavruta Study Circle as a pair, or as an individual and we … Read More

Memorial event shows resilience of the Jewish community

Reform and Liberal community members from all over the country came to London for a memorial event in Hyde Park to mark the one-year anniversary of the 7 October terrorist attacks, mourn the victims and call for the return of the hostages still being held by Hamas. Progressive Judaism Co-Leads … Read More

Interim Second Rabbi: Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue

Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue

Part time: .33 of Whole Time Equivalent (15 hours per week) Salary:  According to the MRJ Pay Scale Dates: 01 November 2024 (To cover Sabbatical and holiday cover initially for one year) The Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue is seeking a warm and welcoming rabbi or cantor to work with our … Read More

High Holy Days reflection: Why hope must prevail

Shana Tovah

By Rabbi Kath Vardi In the book of Kohelet we read, ‘there is nothing new under the sun’ (1:9). It would be easy this year to fully feel the force of this rather pessimistic saying. As we step into the year 5785 we recognise that, rather than settling or renewing, … Read More