A Progressive Jewish vision for University Chaplaincy
By Rabbi Leah Jordan Chaplain for Progressive Jewish Students PJS@progressivejudaism.org.uk Having worked as a Chaplain for university students up and down Britain for more than a decade, I often get asked – are you ‘pro’ the merger between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism? I always answer with … Read More
Why we need a bigger, as well as bolder, Jewish voice
By Simon Rothstein Progressive Judaism Head of Communications SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk I have spent 14 years working in communications in the Progressive Jewish world – 12 for Liberal Judaism and the last two across both the Reform and Liberal movements – but it was a piece of comms I personally had nothing … Read More
Progressive Rabbis honoured at No10 on International Women’s Day
Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were among 150 pioneering women honoured at an International Women’s Day event held inside 10 Downing Street. Hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, guests included groundbreakers from the worlds of TV, film, … Read More
Rabbi Anna Wolfson offers Jewish prayer at Commonwealth Service
Rabbi Anna Wolfson – Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors – offered a prayer on behalf of the Jewish community at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Rabbi Anna, who is Director of Community Development at The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, chose an extract from the alternative … Read More
NLS member’s new children’s book highlights survivor’s story
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Holocaust educator and author Debbie Moss has released Angel’s Teeth, a new book designed to be a sensitive and gentle way to introduce children to the most difficult of subjects. The book is a captivating retelling of the true story … Read More
Elvis Shmelvis unites Mosaic Jewish Community in rock ‘n’ roll
Mosaic Jewish Community (MJC) rocked to the sound of Elvis Shmelvis with a packed audience in their Stanmore Hill home. MJC showed what a rock ‘n’ roll star can do, by bringing the three strands of Judaism at Mosaic – Liberal, Reform and Masorti – together, with some Orthodox friends … Read More
Education Hub Special: What’s the Difference?
You are invited to join us for a special one-off Education Hub – on Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK. To take part, email hello@progressivejudaism.org.uk for the Zoom link. The session will be delivered by two of Britain’s most … Read More
Media Masterclass: The Comms of a New Movement
The formation of one bigger and bolder Progressive Judaism for the UK will create many exciting PR and outreach opportunities. Join us on Monday 31 March at 7pm for a special Media Masterclass, where we’ll look at ways to expand our impact, grow our audience and strengthen our message. To … Read More