A group of teenagers from the V’Ahavta Shoham Reform community in Israel spent a week in the UK, strengthening ties with their twinned Progressive synagogue in Elstree and Borehamwood, Europe’s fastest growing Jewish area. It was part of an ongoing relationship between V’Ahavta and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE), which … Read More
Rabbi Anna Wolfson joins TLSE as Director of Community Development
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) has appointed Rabbi Anna Wolfson as its Director of Community Development. Rabbi Anna will take up the newly-created role in November, as part of TLSE’s ambitious plans to become a leading community centre for Progressive Judaism in South Hertfordshire. She will work alongside TLSE’s Rabbi … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree: Director of Community Development
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE – www.tlse.org.uk) is at a pivotal moment in its journey. Located in one of the largest and fastest-growing Jewish communities just north of London, we are passionate about reinvigorating our congregation and engaging the next generation. We aim to make our vibrant and inclusive style … Read More
Rabbi Cantor Gershon Silins formally inducted by TLSE
Rabbi Cantor Gershon Silins was officially welcomed to The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) in a special service, after working in the community for the last year. Rabbi Danny Rich and Cantor Tamara Wolfson led the induction service along with the synagogue’s singing group. It was introduced by TLSE Chair Leigh … Read More
Communities unite for Tikkun Leyl Shavuot night of learning
Mosaic Jewish Community is hosting a Tikkun Leyl Shavuot to welcome in the festival with a night and morning of learning and discussion on Tuesday 11/Wednesday 12 June. The Liberal, Reform and Masorti synagogues that make up Mosaic will be joined by clergy and community members from Kol Chai Reform … Read More
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree strengthens Krakow ties
The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) welcomed a special guest from Krakow, Poland, and heard about the resurgence of Jewish life in the city. Jonathan Ornstein from The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) in Krakow was the guest speaker at TLSE’s Shabbat service, where he was presented with a donation for almost … Read More
‘The move to form one Progressive Judaism is a moment of hope’
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism When we look back on 2023, it will be as a critical period in Jewish history. One in which it has been difficult to find the light and the optimism. We head into 2024 still holding a great … Read More
Historic Chanukah lightings show growth of Progressive Judaism
This Chanukah was a significant one in the growth and development of Progressive Judaism in the UK. Leaders from our movements were guests and lit candles at a number of major civic celebrations, including in a historic first at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbis Josh … Read More
The last day of Chanukah heralds a bright future for Progressive Judaism
More than 70 supporters and donors of Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism came together to celebrate the end of Chanukah at a special candle lighting evening in central London. Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky, the CEOs of the two movements and Co-Leads of the project to … Read More
Elstree and Shoham: Sharing the light during dark days
The Chanukah candles did their job and the smiles on the children’s faces did the rest as The Liberal Synagogue Elstree (TLSE) shared their celebration with the V’ahaveta Shoham Reform Synagogue in Israel. After Elstree and Boreham Wood Town Council officially twinned with Shoham earlier this year, the two … Read More