By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism We came to the National March for the Hostages to speak for a vision of Jewish community that can hold complexity, speak hard truths, and still stand together. We believed the platform would reflect the breadth of voices … Read More
High Holy Days Ticket Scheme 2025/5786
We are delighted to once more launch the Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme for those aged 18-26, operating across all Progressive (Liberal/Reform) synagogues. With around 80 communities all over the UK and Ireland, this scheme covers the widest possible range of synagogue locations – giving more opportunities for … Read More
Clergy statement in response to the sanctioning of Deputies
Joint Statement by the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors and Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors in response to the sanctioning of 36 Deputies by The Board of Deputies (five have been suspended from the organisation, with a further 31 being sent a notice of criticism): As Rabbis and … Read More
Wednesday 16 July at 7pm: Education Hub on Equality and Egalitarianism
On Wednesday 16 July at 7pm, Rabbi Anna Wolfson and Rabbi Kath Vardi will present the final Education Hub session of this term – looking at Equality and Egalitarianism. Progressive Judaism has a long and proud history of inclusivity, ensuring that its communities amplify the need for equality across all … Read More
Wednesday 9 July at 7pm: Education Hub on Inherited Status and Conversion
On Wednesday 9 July at 7pm, Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE and Rabbi Mark Solomon will examine the work of the Progressive Batei Din in a Progressive Judaism Education Hub session on Inherited Jewish Status and Conversion. There is every chance that one day you or someone in your family … Read More
Wednesday 2 July at 7pm: Education Hub on Progressive Prayer and Liturgy
On Wednesday 2 July at 7pm, Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah and Rabbi Paul Freedman will examine Progressive Prayer and Liturgy in our latest Education Hub session. Together, they’ll ask the question – what makes our services ‘Progressive’? Rabbis Paul and Elli will explore the main characteristics of Progressive liturgy, focussing on … 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
Tuesday 24 June: B’nei Mitzvah programme information evening
We are excited to invite you to our Progressive Judaism Kivunim information evening at 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday 24 June). Kivunim is a B’nei Mitzvah programme designed for children in years 7&8 from small and medium sized communities – creating a cohort, and many lifelong friendships, spanning the country! Registration for … Read More
Wednesday 18 June at 7pm: Education Hub on God and Belief
On Wednesday 18 June at 7pm, Rabbi Richard Jacobi and Rabbi Pete Tobias will host an Education Hub session on God and Belief. Together, they’ll explore how being Jewish does NOT require belief in God — and examine what we really mean when we talk about believing in God, or not. … Read More
Midlands communities unite for shared Shavuot
More than 110 people, including over 20 young attendees, came together for Shavuot at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue in a celebration of Jewish unity and diversity across the Midlands. Although joint Liberal Midlands events have taken place in the past, this marked the first time Progressive partners from Reform congregations joined … Read More