Launch of joint LJY/RSY Shnat Netzer gap year programme
RSY-Netzer and LJY-Netzer have launched Shnat Netzer 2025-26, a joint six-month gap year programme. Participants will come together in South Africa and Israel, joining with different branches of Netzer Olami (the worldwide Progressive Jewish Youth Movement), to explore their Jewish identity as part of an ideological, modern, inclusive and dynamic … Read More
Wessex member’s new book on the history of Bloom’s
Writer and historian Pam Fox – a member of Wessex Liberal Jewish Community – has released a new book about legendary meat empire Bloom’s. Titled The Bloom’s Story, 1920-2010: Noshtalgia, the book is almost 450 pages long and contains 130 images, including many colour photographs and line drawings by the … Read More
Purim 5785 around our Reform and Liberal communities
This Purim saw our synagogues and community buildings once more jam-packed for a series of celebratory events. See below the best pictures and stories from Purim 5785. If your community is missing, please email your picture to SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk so we can add them. North West Surrey Synagogue families joyfully celebrated … Read More
Volunteer and make a difference for asylum seeker families
A team of dedicated volunteers at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) in St John’s Wood are rolling up their sleeves to bring hope and warmth to families seeking asylum in the UK. At the heart of their effort is the LJS Drop-in, an initiative that transforms the synagogue into a … Read More
DeafShul launches to transform accessibility for D/Deaf Jews
A new initiative, DeafShul, has been launched with the mission to ensure that D/Deaf Jews can fully participate in every aspect of Jewish life. From celebrating simchas to becoming rabbis, DeafShul aims to break down barriers and provide equal access to religious, educational, and community experiences. D/deafness is seen as … Read More
Education Hub Week 10: Reverend David Woolf Marks
Season 1 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub ends this Thursday (20 March) at 7pm. This special final session will see Rabbi Dr Helen Freeman examining the life and legacy of Reverend David Woolf Marks, Britain’s first non-Orthodox Jewish Minister who served West London Synagogue from 1840-1909. SIGN UP HERE … Read More
BHPS kick off anniversary celebrations with eco event
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue (BHPS) kicked off a series of special events for the community’s 90th anniversary with an eco-lunch to mark the shul’s incredible EcoJudaism achievements. The day featured live Klezmer music, a quiz, guest speakers and a plant-based feast catered by The Real Junk Food Project Brighton … Read More