Packed Purim parties show growth of our communities
Progressive communities around the country enjoyed fetes, spiels, fancy dress parades, parties, Megillah readings and more this Purim. Many of our Reform and Liberal congregations enjoyed record attendances as the festival was celebrated in true Progressive style. At Bromley Reform Synagogue, 250 people – including more than 100 potential new … Read More
‘Inspiring’ Progressive Iftar supports asylum seeker campaign
An Iftar at Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) marked an important moment in a day of action campaigning for free bus travel for asylum seekers. The evening was the final stop on Barnet Citizens’ ‘Iftar for the Bus’, which saw a vintage bus travel across London to raise awareness for the … Read More
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead joins King Charles for interfaith meeting
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky was invited to Buckingham Palace to meet with His Majesty King Charles III. Rabbi Charley was part of a group of community and faith leaders, who are alumni of the Windsor Leadership Trust. The King heard about their involvement in The Faith Leader’s Forum … Read More
Rabbi Anna Gerrard welcomed back as Three Counties’ Lead Rabbi
Faith leaders from across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire joined together to celebrate the return of Rabbi Anna Gerrard as Lead Rabbi of Three Counties Liberal Jewish Community (3CLJC). It was a case of ‘welcome back’ for Rabbi Anna (pictured) – who had previously served 10 years in the post, before … Read More
Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin is new Principal Rabbi of Alyth
Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin has been appointed as Principal Rabbi of Alyth (North Western Reform Synagogue). Rabbi Golan (pictured) has more than 17 years of experience serving in communal and wider rabbinic roles all around the world, including as Rabbi of Rosh Pina – Israel’s northernmost Reform congregation – Temple Judea … Read More
Progressive Judaism backs calls for new deal on refugee integration
Two prominent Progressive Jews have played a key role in a report calling for a new deal on refugee integration that works for both refugees and wider British society. Progressive Judaism Advisory Board Chair Dr Ed Kessler MBE is Chair of the Commission on the Integration of Refugees, which spent … Read More
Sending our prayers to the 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 Co-Lead joins Archbishop to launch Big Help Out
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby have led the calls for members of British faith groups to get involved with the Big Help Out – a weekend of volunteering that will take place in June. A launch event took place at an interfaith iftar … Read More
Shirei met Chagigah and welcomed in the future
Uplifting, joyous, meaningful, and musical were some of the comments at the end of the Movement for Reform Judaism’s flagship event, Shirei meets Chagigah. It was an all-singing, all-learning four days away with rabbis, cantors, leaders, community members, and speakers from around the world, all coming together to enjoy and … Read More