Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky – the CEOs of Reform and Liberal Judaism – met with Lisa Nandy MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. They were invited to the House of Commons by the Shadow Minister, who was keen to find out more … Read More
UK support for Israeli Reform community under attack
The leaders of Progressive Judaism in the UK have voiced their concern about ongoing vandalism at the Reform community of Kehilat Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem. The synagogue has suffered multiple hate crimes because of its Progressive principles, including its support for the LGBTQI+ community and holding egalitarian services with men … Read More
Progressive leaders meet with Archbishop of Canterbury
The leaders of Progressive Judaism met with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace. The Archbishop requested the get-together with Reform Judaism CEO Rabbi Josh Levy and Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky to discuss their plans to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK. The … Read More
[Video] Faith leaders oppose Illegal Migration Bill
Progressive Judaism leaders have joined with their Muslim and Christian counterparts to voice opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill. Those speaking out include Liberal Judaism President Rabbi Alexandra Wright, Reform Judaism CEO Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen of Manchester Reform Synagogue. They all appear in a powerful video, … Read More
Progressive rabbis on the importance of Pride Month
June is Pride Month – a vibrant and inclusive month of events and activities to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community, their history, achievements and ongoing struggle for equality. Progressive Judaism has long been at the cutting edge of equality and inclusion within the religious world. Both Liberal Judaism and The Movement … Read More
LJ Sing-a-long shows richness of Jewish music
Liberal Judaism held a joyful day of singing at Mosaic Liberal Synagogue. The LJ Sing-a-long saw many and varied types of Jewish music covered, led by Ruth Colin (The Ark), Rabbi Anna Wolfson (Mosaic), Rabbi Gershon Silins (The Liberal Synagogue Elstree), Rabbi Igor Zinkov (The Liberal Jewish Synagogue) and Rabbi … Read More
Free School Meals for All: Week of Action
Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are supporting the Free School Meals for All: Week of Action, which takes place from 24-30 June. Organised by the No Child Left Behind coalition, it calls on the Prime Minister to follow in the footsteps of Scotland and Wales, and extend … Read More
Care Conference 2023: Inclusivity, inspiration and support
The partnership between Reform and Liberal Judaism takes another step forward this Sunday (11 June) with the Honeycomb Project Care Conference 2023. “The Project is a joint venture to increase our care volunteer training and resources across both movements,” explained organiser Sharon Daniels. “It illustrates the power of our collaboration … Read More
An all-night Progressive Judaism Shavuot
Progressive Jews united at Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) for an all-night Shavuot celebration. The EHRS community were joined by rabbis, leaders and members of The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, Kol Chai Reform Synagogue, Radlett Reform Synagogue and the Mosaic Reform, Liberal and Masorti Communities. More than 150 people attended … Read More
Nottingham Liberal celebrates its volunteers
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) held a special Celebration of Volunteers Shabbat. A morning service and kiddush served as one big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the functioning, development and growth of NLS. Special recognition was given to “community elders” Danny Rubins, David Lipman, Colin Dean and Margaret Silk … Read More