Over eight long hours more than 50 members of Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) completed a 40,000-step journey to raise money for their synagogue building project. What began as a fun fundraising suggestion has now secured nearly £15,000 to support the vital renovations. The FPS building has been undergoing extensive works, … Read More
The Komediant and an evening with Oshra Schwartz
By Karen Pollak Mosaic Jewish Community Mosaic Jewish Community’s Israel Society put on a captivating evening featuring Oshra Schwartz, a leading light of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, who showed her acclaimed film, The Komediant, about the heritage of Yiddish theatre in America. The film was in … Read More
YLJC joins neighbours for charity, fashion and social justice
York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) joined up with their neighbours for a ‘Clothes Swap Happening’, an event designed to reduce waste, support York City of Sanctuary and provide assistance to young people experiencing homelessness The Friends Meeting House in Friargate was full of excitement and community spirit as members sorted … Read More
Kingston members journey through centuries of Jewish history
A group of Kingston Liberal Synagogue (KLS) members undertook a remarkable journey through Central and Eastern Europe, visiting some of the most significant sites of Jewish medieval, modern and contemporary history. Led by KLS Council Member and historian Dr Alexander Heinz – together with Craig and Mary Simmons, Sara Alston, … Read More
Kingston Liberal Synagogue unveils its refurbished sanctuary
Kingston Liberal Synagogue has unveiled a brand new redesigned Bimah and Ark – part of the community’s ambitious refurbishment project. A grant from the NLPS Trust for Progressive Judaism enabled the work to be carried out and, after extensive consultation with members, it has been opened for services ahead of … 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
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
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