A packed sanctuary of local dignitaries, MPs, clergy from other faiths and leaders and members from across Progressive Judaism helped The Ark Synagogue mark its 60th anniversary in style. A special Shabbat celebrated the history and future of the congregation, which began in May 1964 when 30 families gathered for … Read More
Collaborating for a reflective Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Four Progressive communities came together at Sha’arei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue for a reflective and moving Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut service. Southgate Progressive Synagogue, Finchley Progressive Synagogue and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree joined with Sha’arei Tsedek for the collaborative event to mark both Israel’s Day of Remembrance and … Read More
A quadruple of simchas at Bedfordshire Progressive
Bedford Progressive Synagogue is one of the smaller Progressive congregations, so it was quite an occasion when no fewer than four simchas took place on the same Shabbat morning. The community, also known as Rodef Shalom, celebrated two baby blessings (pictured above), the 80th birthday of synagogue President Geoffrey Ben-Nathan … Read More
Young Norwich member wins political journalism award
Rosie Anfilogoff of Norwich Liberal Jewish Community has won a prestigious journalism award for her article on the exclusion of disabled people from higher education. Rosie was named as the winner of The Guardian Foundation’s Hugo Young Award (19-25 age category), which was created to recognise young talent in political … Read More
‘Progressive Judaism enables Jews to live authentic lives’
Rabbi Lev Taylor has highlighted the lead Progressive Judaism has taken in LGBT+ equality and inclusion… and what still has to be done. In an article for the Jewish News, he describes the groundbreaking work of Rabbis Lionel Blue, Sheila Shulman and Elli Tikvah Sarah. Rabbi Lev writes: “Because of … Read More
Mosaic Liberal Synagogue: Rabbi
Mosaic Liberal Synagogue, part of Mosaic Jewish Community, is seeking a Rabbi. To download the application form, please click here.
‘The love at shul for our disabled daughter was epic’
Sheila Brill has written a powerful article in this week’s Jewish Chronicle on her profoundly disabled daughter Josephine and the love she received at Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation. Josephine was born, in May 1993, with catastrophic brain damage due to medical negligence at multiple stages of her birth. Sheila, who … Read More
Liberal Judaism Vice President part of King’s Coronation Roll
Liberal Judaism Vice President Baroness Gillian Merron, and her history-making role as the first representative of the Jewish faith involved in a British Monarch’s Coronation, are featured as part of King Charles III’s Coronation Roll. Stretching for 21 metres, the hand-stitched manuscript and illustrated record was written by calligrapher Stephanie … Read More
‘LJY camps are the most awesome and enjoyable ever’
Two siblings – Roxy and Jazzy – have written about their experiences on LJY-Netzer Machaneh Shamayim (spring camp) and the amazing time that they had. Read their reports below and sign up for LJY’s Machaneh Kadimah (summer camp) by clicking here. You can see the wonderful photos from Shamayim in the … Read More