AJEX (The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women) is calling on Jewish communities across the UK to ensure a visible presence at local Remembrance Sunday ceremonies on 9 November. With events due to take place nationwide, one way to honour the thousands of Jewish men and women from the UK … Read More
Listen to Rabbi Charley Baginsky’s BBC Thought for the Day
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky has recorded her first Thought for the Day for BBC Radio 4. Broadcast on Thursday 16 October 2025, Rabbi Charley discussed how Jews used Simchat Torah to express both the joy of completing our Torah cycle and anguish marking two years – in the Hebrew calendar … Read More
Celebrating our Chatanim and Kallot Torah and Bereishit
The Movement for Progressive Judaism wishes a hearty mazel tov to all those honoured as Chatanim and Kallot Torah and Bereishit in our communities this Simchat Torah. Many of our congregations call up two (or more) special people to recite blessings, one as the Torah ends and the other as … Read More
Jews, Muslims, Christians, Quakers and Pagans unite in Norwich
Rabbi Martina Loreggian led a truly multi-faith Sukkot service for Norwich Liberal Jewish Community. A great turn-out included the Sheriff of Norwich and his Consort, the Deputy Mayor and city councillors, priests and congregants from the Church of England, and members of the local Muslim, Quaker and Pagan communities. Linda … Read More
Interfaith friends help South Bucks celebrate Sukkot
South Bucks Jewish Community celebrated Sukkot with a distinguished gathering of communal and interfaith friends in the grounds of St Peter’s Church. Rabbi Neil Janes welcomed the guests into the shul’s sukkah and in his address paid tribute to a community united in solidarity and friendship and one that refuses … Read More
Kingston Liberal celebrate Chappell Roan Shabbat
Kingston Liberal Synagogue turned Chol HaMoed Sukkot into Chappell Roan Shabbat, including Adon Olam set to the tune of the singer’s hit song Pink Pony Club. The service was led by Rabbi Lev Saul with Rebecca Singerman-Knight on piano, assisted by members of Beiteinu, KLS’s religion school. Rabbi Lev said: … Read More
Gratitude and relief as we welcome hostages home
As Sukkot ends and we step from the shelter of the sukkah back into the world, we do so with hearts full of gratitude and trembling relief. After two long years, the last of the hostages have been returned from Gaza. We give thanks – modim anachnu lach – for … Read More
Political leaders show solidarity in Progressive communities
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, MPs, Mayors and civic leaders from across the political divide visited synagogues and Jewish congregations around the UK to express their support and solidarity following the terrorist attack on the Jewish community in Manchester on Yom Kippur. They joined communities in … Read More
Words and Psalm to mark two years since 7 October attacks
Two years ago the world shifted. On that morning so many who went out never came home. The rhythm of ordinary life, of going out and coming in, was broken. And we are still learning how to live in the space that rupture left behind. The grief that began that … Read More
Welcoming new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally
We warmly welcome the historic appointment of Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury – the first woman ever to hold this office. Over many years, Bishop (now Archbishop-elect) Sarah has been a gracious and sincere friend to Progressive Judaism. Her commitment to … Read More