Join us for a commemorative cross-communal event honouring the lives lost on 7 October 2023 and calling for the release of the hostages. 🎗️ 🗓 DATE: Sunday 5 October ⏰ TIME: 2pm 📍 LOCATION: Central London (full details to be published on Friday, or email hello@progressivejudaism.org.uk) As we approach two … Read More
MPJ Co-Leads’ reflection on UK recognition of Palestinian State
A reflection from the Co-Leads of the Movement for Progressive Judaism, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, on the UK Government’s Decision to Recognise a State of Palestine.
Progressive Co-Leads address Board of Deputies Plenary
The Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism, Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky, addressed more than 300 Deputies of all denominations at last weekend’s Board of Deputies Plenary meeting. In their speech, which you can watch and read in full below, Rabbis Charley and Josh outlined their vision for Jewish life … Read More
Tonight at 6pm: Discussion on Jewish Ethics and the Gaza Crisis
Meretz UK, in association with Progressive Judaism, invites you to an online discussion on Jewish Ethics and the Gaza Crisis tonight (Thursday 4 September) at 6pm. The panel will feature Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, together with Rabbi David Rosen – the former Orthodox Chief … Read More
Statement from leaders of international Progressive Judaism
A joint statement from The Movement for Progressive Judaism (UK), World Union for Progressive Judaism, Union for Reform Judaism (USA) and Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism: Last weekend in London, Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, co-leads of The Movement for Progressive Judaism, spoke at a Jewish community-wide … Read More
Statement on recognition of Palestinian State
Progressive Judaism in the UK remains firmly committed to a just and peaceful two state solution, a secure, democratic State of Israel alongside a viable, sovereign State of Palestine. We affirm the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in our historic homeland. We also recognise the parallel right of the Palestinian … Read More
An open letter from the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism
An open letter from the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism – Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy – to members of Progressive communities: Dear friends, This is a time of profound pain and challenge for us as Progressive Jews. Since 7 October, we have carried a deep and growing sorrow: … Read More
Clergy statement in response to the sanctioning of Deputies
Joint Statement by the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors and Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors in response to the sanctioning of 36 Deputies by The Board of Deputies (five have been suspended from the organisation, with a further 31 being sent a notice of criticism): As Rabbis and … Read More
Thursday 19 June at 7pm: Open House Israel Briefing
This Thursday night (19 June) at 7pm, we will be hosting a special online Open House on the current situation in Israel, as it comes under attack from Iran. We will be joined by Efrat Perri (Director of Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Embassy) and Anna Kislanski (CEO of the … Read More
Wednesday 21 May at 7pm: Education Hub on End of Life
On Wednesday 21 May at 7pm, Rabbi Alexandra Wright and Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers will host an Education Hub session on End of Life and Funerals. They will lead a conversation on how they, as Progressive rabbis, approach the last days and hours of a person’s life, and how they walk … Read More