Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky were invited to 10 Downing Street to meet with No10’s Policy Unit.They said: “It was an excellent meeting, where we able to discuss the importance of the Progressive Judaism voice and how Government policy can support our members, students and communities.”
Interfaith peace vigil at York Minster
York Liberal Jewish Community (YLJC) were delighted to put Progressive Jewish values into action at a peace vigil at York Minster with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Imam Ammar Sacha, the leader or York Mosque. Miriam Hoffman (pictured centre) spoke movingly on behalf of YLJC with both the Imam and herself coincidentally … Read More
Standing with other faiths at The Cenotaph
Rabbi Josh Levy represented Progressive Judaism this past Sunday at The Cenotaph, standing together with other senior faith leaders, veterans and members of the Royal Family, to commemorate all those in the Armed Forces who died serving our country. Rabbi Josh said: “It was an extraordinary privilege to be able … Read More
A message from Progressive Judaism this #InterFaithWeek
“We are each created in the image of God. Each of us with infinite dignity, and a significance we cannot measure. Our different paths to the Divine do not divide us, but instead unite all of us in the recognition of one basic truth – we are, each of us, … Read More
Monday Media Masterclass: Mitzvah Day
The next Progressive Judaism Media Masterclass will take place on Monday (13 November) at 7pm. Hosted by Simon Rothstein and Graham Miller of the Progressive Judaism comms team it will cover general PR and media advice before a discussion on how to get the most out of this year’s Mitzvah Day. … Read More
Statement on pro-Palestinian protests in the UK
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy We recognise the diversity of voices on the pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations – which are taking place in London and around the UK – and that the right to protest is an essential part of living in a democratic society. At the … Read More
Responding to this conflict: A statement of Jewish values and core principles
Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The statement is available to read and sign here – www.ourjewishvalues.org.uk. It begins: “We are Jews who believe wholeheartedly in the right … 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
Read November/December 2023 edition of LJ Today
The brand new edition of LJ Today – Liberal Judaism’s bi-monthly magazine – is out now in both print and online editions. On the front page, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy write on the situation in Israel and Gaza – and how we can connect and grieve at this … Read More
“Beit Yorkshire” weekend celebrates Huddersfield’s first Shabbat service in 60 years
The Progressive Jewish Communities of Sinai Synagogue in Leeds, Bradford Reform and York Liberal joined together with the Holocaust Centre North at the weekend to recognise and celebrate Yorkshire’s vibrant Jewish communities. The recent census identified that around 12,000 people identify as Jewish in the county. Most live in the major towns and … Read More