Clergy statement: Trans rights are human rights

Statement from Progressive Jewish clergy

By Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen (Co-Chair of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors) and Rabbi Anna Wolfson (Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors) This week’s ruling by Britain’s Supreme Court on biological sex impacts real people. Trans people are not theoretical case studies. They are our friends, congregants, colleagues and family … Read More

A time to mourn – Progressive Judaism update

IMPJ Message

This week’s Progressive Judaism newsletter is now with subscribers and can be read here. We wanted to also share the important introductory message: This week’s bulletin comes over 500 days after 7 October 2023. Since that day, and all the days that have followed, we have found ourselves overcome with … Read More

Statement from Progressive Clergy on Donald Trump’s Gaza plan

Statement from Progressive Jewish clergy

Progressive Judaism remains committed to a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestinian conflict. We believe that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right and deserve to live within secure and peaceful borders. Our Israeli colleagues, families and friends have suffered tremendously since October 7th, as war and fear have dominated. As … Read More

Progressive Judaism statement on Iran’s attack on Israel

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Last night, Israel found itself under attack once again. We are grateful that Israel has such developed measures to keep its population safe, and for the support it received from other nations. It is important to recognise, though, that it should not be normal for any country to have to … Read More

Sending our prayers to the Princess of Wales

Princess of Wales

Progressive Judaism (The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism) sends thoughts and prayers to Catherine, Princess of Wales, and to all the Royal Family. We know that many of our members, whose own lives and families have been touched by cancer, will appreciate her message of faith and hope … Read More

Progressive Judaism statement on tackling extremism

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Over the last months, we have seen a worrying rise in antisemitism in this country. Many Jews are expressing heightened fear about our safety. We are grateful for the support of government, communal organisations, police and volunteers who work for the security of our people, institutions and places of worship. Many in … Read More

Sending our prayers to King Charles III

Rabbi Charley Baginsky with the KIng and other faith leaders

The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism send our thoughts and prayers to His Majesty King Charles III and wish him a speedy return to full health and the service of our country. We have had the pleasure of working with the King at many points throughout the years … Read More