Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are proud to once again launch our Progressive Judaism High Holy Days Ticket Scheme for young adults. The scheme allows any young person (aged from 18 to their late 20s)* to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services free of charge at … 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
Record your life story for a loved one
The Honeycomb Project, a joint Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism care initiative, is partnering with ‘Stories for Life’ to give people the chance to record their life stories and memories for their loved ones. You might choose to record a full life story, share treasured memories, chat informally with a … Read More
Help to shape Progressive Judaism for the future
Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism are looking for community members to help to guide the process of forming one united Progressive Judaism movement for the UK. We are seeking people from across both our movements to take up positions on a number of Working Groups. These will … Read More
Appointment of Chair of Progressive Judaism Advisory Board
One of the Jewish community’s leading thinkers and academics has been appointed as Chair of the Advisory Board overseeing the unification of Reform and Liberal Judaism. Dr Ed Kessler MBE, Founder President of the Woolf Institute, will now play a key role in the creation of one Progressive Judaism for … Read More
Read July/August 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. Throughout this issue, you will read about joint Liberal and Reform Judaism celebrations, services, conferences and events – as the co-creation of one Progressive Jewish movement takes a series … Read More
Progressive Judaism leaders meet with Shadow Minister
Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky – the CEOs of Reform and Liberal Judaism – met with Lisa Nandy MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. They were invited to the House of Commons by the Shadow Minister, who was keen to find out more … Read More
UK support for Israeli Reform community under attack
The leaders of Progressive Judaism in the UK have voiced their concern about ongoing vandalism at the Reform community of Kehilat Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem. The synagogue has suffered multiple hate crimes because of its Progressive principles, including its support for the LGBTQI+ community and holding egalitarian services with men … Read More
Care Conference 2023: Inclusivity, inspiration and support
The partnership between Reform and Liberal Judaism takes another step forward this Sunday (11 June) with the Honeycomb Project Care Conference 2023. “The Project is a joint venture to increase our care volunteer training and resources across both movements,” explained organiser Sharon Daniels. “It illustrates the power of our collaboration … Read More