Progressive Jews celebrate LGBTQI+ identities at Pride events

Pride Group

A joyful and proud group of Jewish participants from Southwest London – including members of Kingston Liberal Synagogue, The Wimbledon Synagogue and North West Surrey Synagogue – took part in this year’s London Pride, standing in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community and affirming the importance of Jewish visibility in public … Read More

Wednesday 2 July at 7pm: Education Hub on Progressive Prayer and Liturgy

Education Hub - Progressive Prayer and Liturgy

On Wednesday 2 July at 7pm, Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah and Rabbi Paul Freedman will examine Progressive Prayer and Liturgy in our latest Education Hub session. Together, they’ll ask the question – what makes our services ‘Progressive’? Rabbis Paul and Elli will explore the main characteristics of Progressive liturgy, focussing on … Read More

Joy, learning and heavy lifting at Ba’alei Tefillah weekend

Ba'alei Tefillah weekend

The participants on the Ba’alei Tefillah lay service leadership programme enjoyed an engaging and educational residential weekend, where they bonded as a group and left with a renewed sense of spirit and purpose. Originating in Liberal Judaism, the course is currently led by Rabbi Anna Gerrard and organised by Alexandra Gellnick. … Read More

Tuesday 24 June: B’nei Mitzvah programme information evening

Kivinum flyer

We are excited to invite you to our Progressive Judaism Kivunim information evening at 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday 24 June). Kivunim is a B’nei Mitzvah programme designed for children in years 7&8 from small and medium sized communities – creating a cohort, and many lifelong friendships, spanning the country! Registration for … Read More

Wednesday 18 June at 7pm: Education Hub on God and Belief

God and Belief

On Wednesday 18 June at 7pm, Rabbi Richard Jacobi and Rabbi Pete Tobias will host an Education Hub session on God and Belief. Together, they’ll explore how being Jewish does NOT require belief in God — and examine what we really mean when we talk about believing in God, or not. … Read More