Progressive rabbis were well represented at this year’s AJEX Annual Remembrance Parade and Ceremony. Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Lead of the Movement for Progressive Judaism, laid a wreath commemorating the service of Jewish chaplains in HM Armed Forces (pictured above). He wore the rabbinic gown that once belonged to his grandfather … Read More
South London members enjoy Sukkot away day at LJS
Members of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) made the journey across the capital on the first morning of Sukkot this year. Rabbi Nathan Godleman was joined by Chair, Eve Samson, and Liberal Judaism Vice President, Baroness Gillian Merron, who is also a member of the Lincolnshire Jewish Community, for … Read More
South London rabbi helps honour Norwood’s rich history
Rabbi Nathan Godleman was part of the unveiling of the restored Memorial Fountain on the former Norwood grounds in south London. The site, originally known as The Jews’ Hospital and Orphan Asylum, moved to the location from the East End around 1866, and was later renamed as the Norwood Orphanage … Read More
SLLS Pride Shabbat celebrates joy and belonging
The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) held a meaningful and musical Pride Shabbat service, put together by members of the community. Led by Rabbi Nathan Godleman and a number of the congregation’s lay leaders (pictured above), the service featured poetry, prayer and some traditional Jewish liturgy set to new tunes, … Read More
Voices for Prophetic Judaism launches with powerful Shavuot
The launch of Voices for Prophetic Judaism (VfPJ) brought together 51 online participants for a deeply inspiring Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. You can watch it here. Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah, who introduced the event, traced the roots of Prophetic Judaism, reflecting on the significance of launching the initiative on Shavuot, the … Read More
Leap of faith: Remembrance
This article first appeared in The Jewish News. By Rabbi Nathan Godleman A very kind and so far anonymous congregant, knowing my interest in the subject, left a copy of Prayerbook for Members of HM Armed Forces on my desk recently. Inside the front cover, a young child called Marion had neatly … Read More
Progressive Jewish rabbis’ trip to Israel: The value of showing up
Rabbis Aaron Goldstein, Alexandra Wright, Daniel Lichman, Danny Rich, Gershon Silins, Jordan Helfman, Lea Mühlstein, Mark Goldsmith, Nathan Godleman, Rachel Benjamin, Shulamit Ambalu, Thomas Salamon and Warren Elf experienced today’s reality of Israel together. As part of a trip, arranged by The Ark Synagogue, the Progressive clergy (pictured above) spent … 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