Rabbi Alexandra Wright represented Progressive Judaism, as she led a Peace Walk in London. With more than 30 ongoing conflicts around the world, particularly the current war in Israel and Gaza, the silent walk and vigil saw Rabbi Alexandra and other faith representatives share prayers and words calling for peace. … Read More
Progressive communities come together on Mitzvah Day
From Edgware to Edinburgh, and even inside 10 Downing Street, Progressive Judaism communities and members all across the country did good deeds to help others on Mitzvah Day. Movement heads Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky led the way, joining with Muslim leaders and volunteers in two unique interfaith events. … Read More
Progressive Jews ‘Side by Side’ at this year’s AJEX Parade
Progressive Judaism’s rabbis and members came out in force at the weekend for the AJEX Remembrance Parade and Ceremony. Taking place at The Cenotaph, the theme for this year was ‘Side by Side’ – inviting people of all ages, right across the community to march, walk or watch, side by … Read More
The spiritual and moral possibilities for Progressive Judaism by Rabbi Alexandra Wright
This is an extract from the sermon given by Rabbi Alexandra Wright, President of Liberal Judaism, at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) on Rosh Hashanah morning 5784: It has taken nearly 120 years to bring together Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism in a step that surprised, but also uplifted, us … Read More
Liberal Judaism Annual Memorial Services 2023
Liberal Judaism’s 2023 Annual Memorial Services will take place on the following dates: Sunday 3 September at 11am: Western Cemetery Cheshunt Sunday 10 September at midday: JJBS Cemetery Cheshunt Sunday 10 September at 1.30pm: Edgwarebury Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Aaron Goldstein Sunday 10 September at 3.15pm: Golders Green Crematorium, officiated … 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