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
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead helps celebrate 20 years of Mitzvah Day
Rabbi Josh Levy, the Co-Lead of Progressive Judaism, helped Mitzvah Day mark its 20th anniversary at a special celebration and 2025 launch event. The evening brought together faith and community leaders with Mitzvah Day staff, trustees, project coordinators and charity partners from across the past two decades – including those … Read More
Three Progressive Jews take up Mayoral roles
Three champions of Progressive Judaism have been elected Mayor by their local councils. Rabbi Danny Rich, Vice President of Liberal Judaism and Senior Rabbi of Southgate Progressive Synagogue, became the 61st Mayor of Barnet after being officially sworn in during the Annual Council Meeting. He has made history as the … Read More
A prayer for the formation of Progressive Judaism
As we gather together to mark this moment, may this new chapter be marked by compassion and kindness, openness and respect, scholarship and joy. Baruch she’natan Torah l’amo Yisrael. Blessed is the One who gave Torah to a people who are willing to wrestle with it. We stand, like those … Read More
Towards life: Declaring this moment holy
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy At Pesach, we told the story of Nachshon ben Amminadav, the one who stepped into the sea before it split. He didn’t wait for certainty – he moved because the moment demanded courage. That act has shaped our journey from the start: … Read More
Standing up for the hostages and Israel’s democratic future
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky was a keynote speaker at a major event in London this weekend to demand the return of the hostages being held by Hamas, fight for Israel’s democratic future and call for an end to the war in Gaza. Hundreds of UK-based Israelis and British … 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 clergy connect on Brew Monday
Progressive clergy put the kettle on for Brew Monday, the annual day that encourages everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with those they care about. Pioneered by The Samaritans and brought to faith communities by Mitzvah Day, Brew Monday aims to dispel the myth that the … Read More
Progressive rabbis address Jewish Labour Movement Conference
Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky (pictured above), Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner and Rabbi Deborah Blausten addressed the Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) One Day Conference 2025. Rabbi Charley spoke alongside Lord John Mann, the Government’s Independent Antisemitism Adviser, in a session titled Counter-Extremism in 2025, which was chaired by Jewish News … Read More
Taking the national stage this festive season
Chanukah, and the entire festive season, is a time when our leadership represent Progressive Judaism and our values on the national stage – showing the vital and mainstream role we play in British life. Throughout the month of December, Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke … Read More