York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) held two Chanukah lightings this year with major historical significance and attendance from dignitaries including the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell. YLJC gathered on the first night of the festival within the walls of Clifford’s Tower, the site where more than 150 Jews took their … Read More
Gallery: Progressive Jewish communities on Chanukah 2024
This Chanukah saw Progressive Jewish communities light up the UK, hosting festive parties and celebrations to bring brightness and warmth in what have been difficult times. To reach as many members as possible, as well as friends and neighbours, celebrations were held in a variety of venues – from construction … Read More
Progressive Judaism Chanukah lightings 2023
Candle lightings and other special Chanukah events will be taking place at Progressive Judaism communities all around the UK over the next eight nights. If you’d like to attend one, either in person or online, please contact your chosen congregation. You can find a list of Liberal Judaism communities here … Read More
Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat 2023
This weekend is Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat – our community’s annual Shabbat to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Below is the information we have received from Jewish Women’s Aid about this important moment: This year the theme for Jewish Women’s Aid Shabbat is ‘Exploring Healthy Relationships’. The goal is to … Read More
Progressive communities come together on Mitzvah Day
From Edgware to Edinburgh, and even inside 10 Downing Street, Progressive Judaism communities and members all across the country did good deeds to help others on Mitzvah Day. Movement heads Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky led the way, joining with Muslim leaders and volunteers in two unique interfaith events. … Read More
Read November/December 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. On the front page, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy write on the situation in Israel and Gaza – and how we can connect and grieve at this … Read More
Rabbi Neil Janes leads peace vigil in Aylesbury
On 26 October 2023 in the Bucks Council Chamber in Aylesbury, Rabbi Neil Janes of South Bucks Jewish Community led a call for peace and against hate in the county, alongside other faith leaders, and introduced by The Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant in Buckinghamshire. The faith leaders affirmed it … Read More
Coming together within and across faiths
Mosaic Jewish Community took part in a unique interfaith and intrafaith Mitzvah Day project, organised by the neighbouring Orthodox Jewish synagogue. Led by Rabbi Rachel Benjamin (pictured on the right of the photo), members took on this year’s Mitzvah Day theme of Repair the World by preparing a garden for … Read More
Progressive Judaism tour hits Finchley Reform
Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky visited Finchley Reform Synagogue to meet members and share exciting updates as the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism unite to create one Progressive Judaism for the UK. It was wonderful to hear all the feedback and ideas – as well as the … Read More
Online High Holy Days with The Honeycomb Project
With the High Holy Days just around the corner, The Honeycomb Project is offering interactive virtual services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To register, please click here. Partnering with the inclusive online community group ‘Abraham & Sarah’s Tent’, it aims to offer a sense of community both here in … Read More