Despite the relentless rain, jam packed trains, missing taxis and terrible traffic jams nothing dampened the spirit of York Liberal Jewish Community’s ‘Spooky Shabbat.’ York’s Social Action Committee welcomed a marvellous mix of interfaith guests for an unforgettable evening. Rabbi Elisheva Salamo, true to form, led the singing that echoed … Read More
South London Liberal at the heart of interfaith dialogue
The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) played a key role in two important interfaith events this month. The synagogue’s Rabbi Nathan Godleman took part in a discussion, organised by Faiths Together in Lambeth, on the subject of universal responsibility at the Jamyang Buddhist Centre in Kennington. Rabbi Nathan and his … Read More
Thursday 13 November: Open House with Board of Deputies President
Phil Rosenberg, the President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, will join Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky on Thursday 13 November at 8pm for their monthly online Open House. The first section of the session will see Phil, in conversation with Rabbis Charley and Josh, outline … Read More
Making a difference at the World Zionist Congress
The World Zionist Congress took place in Jerusalem this week where, thanks to your votes in the recent WZC election, our joint British Progressive and Masorti Judaism slate won five seats. Three were held by Arzenu Olami – the political voice of the global Progressive movement – represented by Progressive … Read More
First Progressive South West Chagigah is ‘joyful and inspiring’
Sixty participants from across the South West gathered in Exeter for an unforgettable weekend: the very first Progressive Judaism South West Chagigah. This incredible event marked an exciting milestone in the creation of our new Movement, bringing together members and friends from Three Counties, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Kernow, Wessex and … Read More
Mosaic part of six community project to kick off Mitzvah Day
A group of volunteers from across the faith spectrum filled 40 wheelbarrows of weeds and 10 bags of rubbish, tidying the walled rose garden in Canons Park as part of a special project for the month leading up to Mitzvah Day. Mosaic Liberal Synagogue and Mosaic Reform Synagogue united with … Read More
Ninety years of Birmingham Progressive celebrated in style
More than 140 members and guests gathered at Birmingham’s Council House Banqueting Suite to celebrate 90 years of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue (BPS), and a vibrant community that continues to grow and thrive. The afternoon began with blessings from Rabbi Lisa Barrett, who honoured the generations of dedication, creativity and love … Read More
Rabbi Lea brings European voice to ‘Ten Minutes of Torah’
Rabbi Lea Mühlstein, one of the senior rabbis of The Ark Synagogue, has become a featured contributor to the ‘Ten Minutes of Torah‘ series run by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) in North America. As Chair of the European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ), Rabbi Lea is the first … Read More
South London members enjoy Sukkot away day at LJS
Members of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) made the journey across the capital on the first morning of Sukkot this year. Rabbi Nathan Godleman was joined by Chair, Eve Samson, and Liberal Judaism Vice President, Baroness Gillian Merron, who is also a member of the Lincolnshire Jewish Community, for … Read More
[Opinion]: When the far right waves our flag
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