This year’s annual joint Shabbat service of Glasgow Reform Synagogue and the Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community took on an added significance. It marked the first shared gathering since the historic joining of the Liberal and Reform movements into one Movement for Progressive Judaism (MPJ), a milestone that brought fresh energy … Read More
Sir Ed Davey joins Kingston Liberal Synagogue for Shabbat
Kingston Liberal Synagogue welcomed Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, to its Shabbat service this week in a moment of reflection and solidarity. The visit marked a significant connection of faith and politics, with a wide ranging discussion including refugees, racism, trans rights, ending the war in Gaza, and children with … Read More
Take part in our national B’nei Mitzvah programme
Kivunim is Progressive Judaism’s National B’nei Mitzvah Programme designed for children from small and medium sized communities – building strong year group cohorts and bringing fun, friendship and lifelong memories. Kivunim is open to all members of participating Progressive (Liberal/Reform) communities. To apply for your child to take part, please … Read More
Birmingham Progressive celebrates young voices and shared journeys
Birmingham Progressive Synagogue was filled with pride and youthful energy when a group of its younger members led the Shabbat service alongside their parents to mark their summer with LJY-Netzer. They spoke beautifully about their experiences from the fun and friendship of Kadimah, to the creativity and learning of Kayitz, … Read More
Harrow police address Mosaic Jewish Community
Harrow Police outlined their deepening collaboration with the Mosaic Jewish Community when three officers, led by Superintendent Zubin Writer, addressed the community. Framed by some striking modern motifs that represented Mosaic’s evolving outlook, in the Mosaic Reform Synagogue prayer space, he explained the work Harrow Police are doing with the … Read More
Chrissie’s Adult Bat Mitzvah of heart and heritage
One of Peterborough Liberal Jewish Community’s most treasured members, Chrissie Hassall, celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at the age of 82. It was a heartfelt milestone long dreamt of and finally fulfilled. Chrissie’s presence in the community goes back as long as most can remember, and her journey reached a wonderful … Read More
Howzat for interfaith harmony in the Midlands
Birmingham Progressive Synagogue’s decision to revive their Cricnic (cricket and picnic) event was rewarded with sporting enthusiasm and a day of sunshine. Organiser Pete Noons welcomed players of all ages and abilities to create a warm atmosphere and an important social connection. It brought together cricketers and supporters not only … Read More
Chavurah supper brings Progressive Welshpool group together
The Welshpool group, part of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue that spans mid-Wales to Shropshire, got together for a Chavurah supper led by Rabbi Lisa Barrett at the home of Cathy Landau near Telford. They meet around five times a year (including Passover, pictured) to share in community and Jewish tradition. The … Read More
Millie skates to championship gold and marathon glory
Nine-year-old Millie Paice, whose family are members of Stevenage Liberal Synagogue, has skated her way to sporting stardom on wheels. After only two years with the Herts Roller Speed Team, Millie has glided to glory both on the track and in her community. Earlier this summer, Millie was part of … Read More
A Progressive commemoration of Tisha B’Av
More than 130 members from Progressive Jewish synagogues around the UK and Ireland joined together online to mark Tisha B’Av with a solemn evening of reflection and hope. The programme opened with three observations by Rabbis Elisheva Salamo, Naomi Goldman, and Monique Mayer, each inspired by the verse from Lamentations: … Read More