The congregation at Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue (BPS) are looking to donate an Ark and Bimah to any community who needs one. The Ark holds a special place in the history of Liberal Judaism, as it was made by the late and much-loved Rabbi Lawrence Rigal more than 40 years ago. … Read More
Read July/August 2024 edition of LJ Today
The latest edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now, in both print and online formats and contains stories on: Supporting and learning from our Israeli partners The B’nei Mitzvah programme now open across Progressive Judaism Communities coming together on Shavuot and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Leo … Read More
Radlett Reform Synagogue – Cheder Teacher
Radlett Reform Synagogue – Cheder Teacher Job Description Job Application
Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue – Early Years Practitioner NVQ2/3
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced (Part Time Post although opportunity for Full Time in the future) from December 2024 Alonim Pre-School Nursery is a part of Sha’arei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue, and is based in Whetstone, London N20. As the successful candidate, you will … Read More
Faiths unite in solidarity for silent peace walk
More than 500 people from all faiths and backgrounds took part in a peace walk in London. Rabbi Rebecca Birk represented Progressive Judaism at the event, offering a prayer for peace on behalf of the Jewish community alongside clergy and representatives from the Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Baha’i, Brahma … Read More
Ami Ayalon meeting shows different narrative for Israel is possible
Leaders from Progressive Judaism met with Ami Ayalon, one of the founders of Blue White Future (BWF) – a non-partisan political movement committed to securing the future of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. A former head of Shin Bet, Israel’s secret service, and Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, he … Read More
Student Rabbi Dr Hannah Altorf praised as she leaves Norwich
Norwich Liberal Jewish Community (NLJC) said farewell to Student Rabbi Dr Hannah Altorf, who has spent the last two years with the congregation. A special Shabbat service was held where Student Rabbi Hannah was presented with a 250 year old Tselophachad Scroll fragment by NLJC founding member Philip Lawrence (pictured), … Read More
Advisory Board Chair wins the 2024 Seelisberg Prize
Dr Ed Kessler MBE, Chair of the Advisory Board overseeing the unification of Reform and Liberal Judaism, has been awarded the 2024 Seelisberg Prize. Granted annually by the International Council of Christians and Jews (ICCJ), and the Centre for Intercultural Theology and Religions at the University of Salzburg, it honours … Read More
Communities come together for Shavuot services and events
Shavuot was another festival that saw many of our Progressive communities collaborating with each other for joint services and through-the-night learning sessions that really showed the best of Progressive Judaism in action. Rabbi Adrian Schell of The Wimbledon Synagogue said: “These joint events were a wonderful reflection of the potential … Read More