As we gather together to mark this moment, may this new chapter be marked by compassion and kindness, openness and respect, scholarship and joy. Baruch she’natan Torah l’amo Yisrael. Blessed is the One who gave Torah to a people who are willing to wrestle with it. We stand, like those … Read More
Finding Beauty, Inviting Joy: A Jewish Response to Uncertainty
A Sermon by Rabbi Charley Baginsky King’s College Chapel, May 2025 It is an honour to speak here this morning alongside two extraordinary women of faith. To reflect together on the themes of faith, beauty, and joy—or perhaps more clearly, to explore how we might find beauty and invite joy … Read More
Historic interfaith first made at King’s College Chapel
In a landmark moment for interfaith dialogue in the UK, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, took the pulpit at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Rabbi Charley delivered the ‘Annual Sermon Before the University’ alongside two equally distinguished women faith leaders, the Reverend Prebendary Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley … Read More
Towards life: Declaring this moment holy
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy At Pesach, we told the story of Nachshon ben Amminadav, the one who stepped into the sea before it split. He didn’t wait for certainty – he moved because the moment demanded courage. That act has shaped our journey from the start: … Read More
VE Day: Progressive Co-Leads honour WWII generation
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy represented Progressive Judaism at yesterday’s service at Westminster Abbey to recognise the 80th anniversary of VE Day and commemorate the sacrifice of the Second World War generation. Rabbis Josh and Charley were among the faith leaders invited to the thanksgiving event, which was … Read More
Passover message: Embracing Pesach’s spirit of renewal
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism Pesach is the festival of renewal. We tell the story of our journey from slavery to freedom, from oppression to hope, and from darkness into light. Each year, as we sit around our Seder tables, we do more … Read More
Standing up for the hostages and Israel’s democratic future
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky was a keynote speaker at a major event in London this weekend to demand the return of the hostages being held by Hamas, fight for Israel’s democratic future and call for an end to the war in Gaza. Hundreds of UK-based Israelis and British … Read More
Progressive Rabbis honoured at No10 on International Women’s Day
Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were among 150 pioneering women honoured at an International Women’s Day event held inside 10 Downing Street. Hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, guests included groundbreakers from the worlds of TV, film, … Read More
Open House: Chat with the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy host a monthly online Open House for all members of Reform and Liberal communities. This informal forum provides a chance for you to ask questions, share experiences, chat about anything that is on your mind and share your vision for the … Read More
Progressive Co-Lead addresses flagship Muslim Policy Conference
Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, spoke at the Concordia Forum UK Policy Conference held at Portcullis House in Westminster. The Concordia Forum is a global platform dedicated to bringing together influential Muslim leaders from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and driving positive change. While its core mission focuses on … Read More