The grandparents of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue member Angela Strach from Brno, in the Czech Republic, were deported to Theresienstadt in 1942 and tragically murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz in 1944. Like so many others, their story seemed destined to be lost to history. However, an extraordinary discovery brought a … Read More
Education Hub Week 5: Rabbi Dr Albert H Friedlander by Rabbi Dr Thomas Salamon
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 (30 January) at 7pm when Rabbi Dr Thomas Salamon will explore … Read More
Hostage Release Vigil: Join us in London this Saturday evening
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum UK – in partnership with Progressive Judaism (Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism) and organisations from across the Jewish community – invites the public to a powerful Hostage Release Vigil this Saturday (25 January) at 8:00pm in North London. This gathering will … Read More
Progressive clergy connect on Brew Monday
Progressive clergy put the kettle on for Brew Monday, the annual day that encourages everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with those they care about. Pioneered by The Samaritans and brought to faith communities by Mitzvah Day, Brew Monday aims to dispel the myth that the … Read More
Mosaic Israel debate underscores need for dialogue
A distinguished panel of speakers drew a large audience from the Mosaic Jewish Community in Stanmore as they debated Israel’s wars and the increasing antisemitism in the UK. In front of members from the Mosaic Reform, Liberal and Masorti Synagogue was a panel including Alex Brummer, City Editor of the … Read More
Education Hub Week 4: Rabbi Ignaz Maybaum by Rabbi Mark Goldsmith
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 (23 January) at 7pm when Rabbi Mark Goldsmith will explore the … Read More
Decisions, discussions and a Joseph singalong at Veidah
LJY-Netzer started the New Year with the incredible decision-making event, Veidah. Veidah gives LJY’s galimot and bogrimot (members aged 16–25) the opportunity to discuss their values and bring about changes to the movement. Participants took part in debates throughout the day and night, voting on motions and choosing educational topics … Read More
Progressive Co-Leads explore next steps at packed Open House
Progressive Judaism’s Co-Leads – Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy – hosted an Open House meeting attended by more than 200 members of Reform and Liberal communities. The session discussed the next steps in the process to unite The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism into one single … Read More
Progressive rabbis address Jewish Labour Movement Conference
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky (pictured above), Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner and Rabbi Deborah Blausten addressed the Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) One Day Conference 2025. Rabbi Charley spoke alongside Lord John Mann, the Government’s Independent Antisemitism Adviser, in a session titled Counter-Extremism in 2025, which was chaired by Jewish News … Read More
Global Ark community celebrate 250 weeks of online Havdalah
In a heartwarming reminder of the power of connection and the enduring spirit of the community, the online Havdalah at the Ark Synagogue – which began at the onset of the Covid lockdown – has celebrated its 250th consecutive week. In a special celebratory Havdalah service, 70 participants and one … Read More