Rabbi Paul Freedman has produced a joint Progressive prayer book on behalf of North Herts Progressive Jewish Community (NHPJC). NHPJC is the umbrella grouping of Stevenage Liberal Synagogue and Rabbi Paul’s Radlett Reform Synagogue – and the new Friday Siddur blends the best elements from each tradition. It includes Hebrew, … Read More
Birmingham Interfaith tree-planting strengthens interfaith bonds
In a display of unity and community spirit, Jews, Muslims and Christians from Birmingham joined with the area’s asylum seekers to celebrate Tu Bishvat by planting 10 fruit trees in a local park. The event, organised by Birmingham Progressive Synagogue’s Tikkun Olam Group in collaboration with local charity Fruit and … Read More
Reflection: Norwich Chair Linda Albin on Holocaust Memorial Day
By Linda Albin Chair of Norwich Liberal Jewish Community (NLJC) This year, on Holocaust Memorial Day in Norwich, we both observed (shamor) and remembered (zakhor) the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, the six million Jews (including my family) and others murdered by the Nazis, and … Read More
Join Open House chats with Progressive Judaism’s Co-Leads
We are delighted to invite all members of Reform and Liberal communities to a series of special Open House Zoom events with Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy on the following dates: Thursday 6 February at 8pm Thursday 6 March at 8pm Thursday 10 April at … Read More
Statement from Progressive Clergy on Donald Trump’s Gaza plan
Progressive Judaism remains committed to a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestinian conflict. We believe that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right and deserve to live within secure and peaceful borders. Our Israeli colleagues, families and friends have suffered tremendously since October 7th, as war and fear have dominated. As … Read More
Education Hub Week 6: Rabbi John D Rayner by Rabbi Lea Mühlstein
More than 400 people have registered to take part in the Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – the unique online series delving into the rich history and core values of our Judaism. The next Zoom event is on Thursday (6 February) at 7pm when Rabbi Lea Mühlstein will explore the … Read More
Beloved LJS member and Holocaust educator Ann Kirk mourned
Ann Kirk BEM – a deeply loved member of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue and one of Britain’s most dedicated Holocaust educators – has died at the age of 96. Together with husband Bob, who passed away just a few weeks ago, Ann helped teach thousands of young people about the … Read More
CCJ commemoration is powerful act of remembrance and unity
The Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, played key roles in the deeply moving Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at Lambeth Palace, organised by the Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ). Hosted by Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, on behalf of the Church of England, the … Read More
Progressive Jews help Spurs mark Holocaust Memorial Day
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosted the annual civic interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration for the London Borough of Haringey. Those involved in this important event included Rabbi Sandra Kviat of Crouch End Chavurah and Louise Heilbron of Finchley Reform Synagogue. Rabbi Sandra said: “This was a poignant and thoughtful commemoration … Read More
Kingston events educate hundreds on horrors of the Holocaust
More than 900 school pupils in Kingston-upon-Thames attended events marking Holocaust Memorial Day at the local Progressive and Orthodox synagogues. The educational workshops were organised by Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) and Kingston, Surbiton and District Synagogue (KSDS), with funding by the Royal Borough of Kingston Grant. They marked the 19th … Read More