This Monday (19 February) at 7pm, Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism will be running a free Media Masterclass for members on how to get the most out of X (previously known as Twitter) and similar platforms. X is the most difficult and controversial of social media platforms. … Read More
Enter your community for the Mitzvah Day Awards
Nominations are now open for the Mitzvah Day Awards! The event celebrates the amazing communities, organisations, individuals and beneficiary charities that made Mitzvah Day 2023 the success that it was. It is an opportunity to have your congregation, and Progressive Judaism as a whole, recognised – and also a chance … Read More
Join Yelala’s spring retreat for a Shabbat of song and connection
Student Rabbi Yael Tischler and Kohenet Rachel Rose Reid will be running their Yelala spring retreat in Wiltshire from 5-7 April. Student Rabbi Yael, who studies at Leo Baeck College, said: “The retreat will focus on connection, song, relaxation, and gathering up some skills and confidence to take radical Jewish … Read More
Find out more about Reform Judaism’s Shirei meets Chagigah
Liberal Judaism members are invited to join our friends from the Movement for Reform Judaism at Shirei meets Chagigah.The Reform equivalent of our Biennial Weekend, it will be full of wonderful music, discussion, celebration and, above all, community.A great chance to get to better know our new Progressive Judaism … Read More
Safer Recruitment for Volunteers online training course
Liberal Judaism members and communities are invited to join a free online training course, being run by the Movement for Reform Judaism, to understand their responsibilities when recruiting and managing volunteers. The session will be delivered by MRJ’s Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing Sharon Daniels and HR Director Gilly Shulman. … Read More
Thursday: Community Briefing on BRCA testing programme
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism will be hosting an important joint Community Briefing on the Jewish BRCA testing programme via Zoom this Thursday (25 January) at 8pm. The two guest speakers will be Jnetics CEO Nicole Gordon and Chai Cancer Care CEO Lisa Steele. They will talk … Read More
Path to Progressive Judaism website launches
Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are delighted to launch a brand new website as we continue on the journey to unite into one Progressive Judaism for the UK. The site – which can be found at www.pathtoprogressivejudaism.org.uk – provides information on why the unification of our two movements is … Read More
Checking in and catching up on Brew Monday
Progressive Judaism leaders joined those from across the Jewish community, and beyond, taking part in Brew Monday – encouraging people to check-in with their friends, colleagues and loved ones at a notoriously difficult time of year. The annual Samaritans initiative is brought to the faith world by Mitzvah Day. It … Read More
MP shares Progressive rabbi’s concerns with Parliament
Greg Smith MP spoke to Parliament about the concerns of South Bucks Jewish Community (SBJC) and Rabbi Neil Janes, after spending Chanukah with the congregation (pictured). Speaking in the House of Commons this week, the Conservative MP for Buckingham said: “I was privileged to join the South Bucks Jewish Community … Read More
Liberal Judaism Community Briefings return
Liberal Judaism’s online Community Briefings return for 2024 – starting this Thursday (11 January) with Charley’s Open House. Join Liberal Judaism CEO and Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley Baginsky from 8-9pm. This is your chance to chat about anything that is on your mind regarding faith, community or what lies … Read More