Members of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) made the journey across the capital on the first morning of Sukkot this year. Rabbi Nathan Godleman was joined by Chair, Eve Samson, and Liberal Judaism Vice President, Baroness Gillian Merron, who is also a member of the Lincolnshire Jewish Community, for … Read More
Kingston Liberal celebrate Chappell Roan Shabbat
Kingston Liberal Synagogue turned Chol HaMoed Sukkot into Chappell Roan Shabbat, including Adon Olam set to the tune of the singer’s hit song Pink Pony Club. The service was led by Rabbi Lev Saul with Rebecca Singerman-Knight on piano, assisted by members of Beiteinu, KLS’s religion school. Rabbi Lev said: … Read More
Progressive Judaism High Holy Days reflection
By Rabbi Igor Zinkov and Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu “Here I am about to do something new… do you not perceive it?”Isaiah 43:19 We are writing to you during the month of Elul, conscious that these times are unlike any other. How can one speak of a new beginning? An inexplicable … Read More
Voices for Prophetic Judaism: Readings for the 10 Days of Return
A new booklet of readings has been published ahead of the High Holy Days, by Voices for Prophetic Judaism. It is designed to be read over the Aseret Y’mei T’shuvah – the 10 Days of Return – between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, offering prophetic perspectives rooted in the themes … 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
Midlands communities unite for shared Shavuot
More than 110 people, including over 20 young attendees, came together for Shavuot at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue in a celebration of Jewish unity and diversity across the Midlands. Although joint Liberal Midlands events have taken place in the past, this marked the first time Progressive partners from Reform congregations joined … Read More
A wonderful night of revelation and discussion
Kingston Liberal Synagogue, North West Surrey Synagogue and The Wimbledon Synagogue joined together for a Shavuot night of revelation. Rabbi Adrian Schell led a session exploring what revelation actually means; Rabbi Lev Taylor revealed his Shavuot Island Discs with some fascinating insights into his family and reasons for joining the … Read More
Voices for Prophetic Judaism launches with powerful Shavuot
The launch of Voices for Prophetic Judaism (VfPJ) brought together 51 online participants for a deeply inspiring Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. You can watch it here. Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah, who introduced the event, traced the roots of Prophetic Judaism, reflecting on the significance of launching the initiative on Shavuot, the … Read More
LJS unites faiths with reflection, learning and cheesecake
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) hosted a memorable Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, bringing together diverse voices for a night of learning and commemoration. The event began with a tour of a local mosque and St John’s Wood Church, where Reverend Dr Anders Bergquist shared insights into the church’s history. This interfaith … Read More
Passover message: Embracing Pesach’s spirit of renewal
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism Pesach is the festival of renewal. We tell the story of our journey from slavery to freedom, from oppression to hope, and from darkness into light. Each year, as we sit around our Seder tables, we do more … Read More