A prayer for the formation of Progressive Judaism

Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky say a prayer for the formation of a new movement

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

Towards life: Declaring this moment holy

Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy

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 Josh Levy at Westminster Abbey

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

Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy at the LJS

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

Open House: Chat with the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism

Open House with Rabbis Josh and Charley

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

Historic Muslim-Jewish Accord presented to King Charles III

The Drumlanrig Accord

Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky (CEO of Liberal Judaism) and Rabbi Josh Levy (CEO of the Movement for Reform Judaism) were among the 12 senior Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders who today signed a landmark agreement, The Drumlanrig Accord, which marks a defining moment in interfaith relations in the … Read More

Join Open House chats with Progressive Judaism’s Co-Leads

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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

CCJ commemoration is powerful act of remembrance and unity

Rabbi Charley Baginsky at CCJ event

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 Co-Leads explore next steps at packed Open House

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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

Taking the national stage this festive season

Festive events

Chanukah, and the entire festive season, is a time when our leadership represent Progressive Judaism and our values on the national stage – showing the vital and mainstream role we play in British life. Throughout the month of December, Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke … Read More