The march yesterday in support of the Jewish community and against antisemitism was a wonderful expression of people coming together. We were delighted to see thousands of Progressive Jews marching alongside those from across our community and allies of all faiths and none. However, there has also been some unfair … Read More
Sir Ed Davey thanks Liberal Judaism for giving ‘voice to humanity’
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joined the Shabbat service at Kingston Liberal Synagogue for the commemoration of its three Czech Torah scrolls. The scrolls are on loan from the Memorial Trust and the annual service remembers the Czechia communities of Tabor, Rychnov and Blatna all of whom perished in … Read More
Inter Faith Week meeting with King Charles III
Progressive Judaism was delighted to be part of an Inter Faith Week event with King Charles III and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace Library. The event provided the opportunity for the 30 faith leaders present to talk directly to The King about what their communities are experiencing … Read More
Receiving support from political leaders
The leaders of Progressive Judaism have met with Ministers, Mayors and MPs from across the political spectrum, all of whom have shown support for Israel and the Jewish community in the UK. Movement CEOs Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy spoke with Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the … Read More
New Progressive rabbi ordained by Leo Baeck College
Leo Baeck College (LBC) ordained a new rabbi in a service held at Westminster Synagogue. More than 160 people attended in person with a further 100 watching live on Zoom. Rabbi Dr Kamila Kopřivová (pictured) was born in the Czech Republic. Before completing her rabbinic training at Leo Baeck College, … Read More
Meet the new class at Leo Baeck College
Leo Baeck College (LBC) will welcome five new students onto its rabbinical programme in September 2023. From an eclectic mix of backgrounds, LBC’s latest cohort includes a molecular biologist, an artist activist and a former civil servant who is also a professional musician. LBC is a pre-eminent institution of Jewish … Read More
Statement on MP’s unacceptable comments about asylum seekers
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis have raised concern at remarks made by Lee Anderson MP on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors said: “As British Jewish leaders, we are only too aware of the impact that hostility towards minorities and immigrant communities can have. “Invective such as … Read More
Progressive rabbis attend Israel protest in London
Progressive Judaism’s rabbis and leaders were among 200 people gathered in Parliament Square last weekend, attending a protest against the Israeli Government’s judicial overhaul. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky – pictured at the demonstration with Reform Judaism’s Rabbi Colin Eimer – sent a strong message of support on behalf … Read More
Liberal and Reform Boards united at first joint meeting
The Boards of Reform and Liberal Judaism have outlined their steadfast commitment to creating one new unified Progressive Judaism, after a successful first joint meeting. While acknowledging that there is much work to be done, the informal gathering agreed that there is a real desire to work together in true … Read More
Progressive Judaism statement on Israel judicial overhaul
Progressive Judaism in the UK strongly condemns the current Israeli Government’s reshaping of the country’s justice system, including the forcing through of the first stage of its judicial overhaul. We stand united against this week’s vote and the continued efforts of the Israeli Government to change the democratic character of … Read More