In a landmark moment for interfaith dialogue in the UK, Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, took the pulpit at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Rabbi Charley delivered the ‘Annual Sermon Before the University’ alongside two equally distinguished women faith leaders, the Reverend Prebendary Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley … Read More
VE Day: Progressive Co-Leads honour WWII generation
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy represented Progressive Judaism at yesterday’s service at Westminster Abbey to recognise the 80th anniversary of VE Day and commemorate the sacrifice of the Second World War generation. Rabbis Josh and Charley were among the faith leaders invited to the thanksgiving event, which was … Read More
Progressive Jews support Durham’s Royal Maundy Service
Lucian Hudson, Vice President of Liberal Judaism played a pivotal role in this year’s Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral, welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla as they marked their first observance as Monarchs at this historic ceremony. As the Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communications for the University of Durham, … Read More
A heartfelt condolence to all those mourning Pope Francis
Progressive Judaism was deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on Easter Monday. We extend our heartfelt condolences to our Catholic friends and to all who mourn his loss, holding in our thoughts those for whom his leadership and compassion were a source of hope and inspiration. … 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
Progressive Co-Lead addresses flagship Muslim Policy Conference
Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, spoke at the Concordia Forum UK Policy Conference held at Portcullis House in Westminster. The Concordia Forum is a global platform dedicated to bringing together influential Muslim leaders from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and driving positive change. While its core mission focuses on … Read More
Historic Muslim-Jewish Accord presented to King Charles III
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky (CEO of Liberal Judaism) and Rabbi Josh Levy (CEO of the Movement for Reform Judaism) were among the 12 senior Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders who today signed a landmark agreement, The Drumlanrig Accord, which marks a defining moment in interfaith relations in the … Read More
Birmingham Interfaith tree-planting strengthens interfaith bonds
In a display of unity and community spirit, Jews, Muslims and Christians from Birmingham joined with the area’s asylum seekers to celebrate Tu Bishvat by planting 10 fruit trees in a local park. The event, organised by Birmingham Progressive Synagogue’s Tikkun Olam Group in collaboration with local charity Fruit and … Read More
LJS Multi-Faith lighting celebrates spirit of unity
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St John’s Wood was full for its annual Multi-Faith Pre-Chanukah Celebration. Dame Karen Buck DBE was this year’s principal guest speaker. She delivered an inspiring speech on the theme ‘Let this Sanctuary be a place of gathering and conversation’ – with her words highlighting the … Read More
Progressive Advisory Board Chair releases new book
Dr Ed Kessler (pictured) – the Chair of the Path to Progressive Judaism Advisory Board – has released a new book that provides one of the most comprehensive ever insights into Jewish-Christian relations. Together with Neil Wenborn, he has edited A Documentary History of Jewish-Christian Relations: From Antiquity to the … Read More