Rabbi Nathan Godleman was part of the unveiling of the restored Memorial Fountain on the former Norwood grounds in south London. The site, originally known as The Jews’ Hospital and Orphan Asylum, moved to the location from the East End around 1866, and was later renamed as the Norwood Orphanage … Read More
Wellspring UK announces September events
Progressive Judaism is delighted to support Wellspring UK. Wellspring will be Britain’s first purpose-built centre combining the ancient Jewish ritual of mikveh with modern mental health and wellness practices. It will give our members the opportunity to create personal ritual moments and mark life’s biggest transitions with meaning and support. … Read More
Statement from leaders of international Progressive Judaism
A joint statement from The Movement for Progressive Judaism (UK), World Union for Progressive Judaism, Union for Reform Judaism (USA) and Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism: Last weekend in London, Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, co-leads of The Movement for Progressive Judaism, spoke at a Jewish community-wide … Read More
Sunday’s cross communal rally for the hostages
Messages of support we have received from sections of the Jewish community after Sunday’s rally for the hostages.
‘We will not retreat from cross-communal spaces’
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism We came to the National March for the Hostages to speak for a vision of Jewish community that can hold complexity, speak hard truths, and still stand together. We believed the platform would reflect the breadth of voices … Read More
British rabbis hold Downing Street Havdalah to call for peace
On Saturday night, outside Downing Street, a large group of UK rabbis, including the UK’s most senior progressive rabbis, protested the continuation of the war in Gaza.
Bible Week participants hold Havdalah
Bible Week participants hold Havdalah in solidarity with Downing Street Rabbis and Cantors.
High Holy Days Ticket Scheme 2025/5786
We are delighted to once more launch the Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme for those aged 18-26, operating across all Progressive (Liberal/Reform) synagogues. With around 80 communities all over the UK and Ireland, this scheme covers the widest possible range of synagogue locations – giving more opportunities for … Read More
Chavurah supper brings Progressive Welshpool group together
The Welshpool group, part of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue that spans mid-Wales to Shropshire, got together for a Chavurah supper led by Rabbi Lisa Barrett at the home of Cathy Landau near Telford. They meet around five times a year (including Passover, pictured) to share in community and Jewish tradition. The … Read More
Millie skates to championship gold and marathon glory
Nine-year-old Millie Paice, whose family are members of Stevenage Liberal Synagogue, has skated her way to sporting stardom on wheels. After only two years with the Herts Roller Speed Team, Millie has glided to glory both on the track and in her community. Earlier this summer, Millie was part of … Read More