By Rabbi Leah Jordan Chaplain for Progressive Jewish Students PJS@progressivejudaism.org.uk Having worked as a Chaplain for university students up and down Britain for more than a decade, I often get asked – are you ‘pro’ the merger between Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism? I always answer with … Read More
Why we need a bigger, as well as bolder, Jewish voice
By Simon Rothstein Progressive Judaism Head of Communications SimonR@progressivejudaism.org.uk I have spent 14 years working in communications in the Progressive Jewish world – 12 for Liberal Judaism and the last two across both the Reform and Liberal movements – but it was a piece of comms I personally had nothing … Read More
Progressive Rabbis honoured at No10 on International Women’s Day
Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were among 150 pioneering women honoured at an International Women’s Day event held inside 10 Downing Street. Hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, guests included groundbreakers from the worlds of TV, film, … Read More
Rabbi Anna Wolfson offers Jewish prayer at Commonwealth Service
Rabbi Anna Wolfson – Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors – offered a prayer on behalf of the Jewish community at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Rabbi Anna, who is Director of Community Development at The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, chose an extract from the alternative … Read More
Education Hub Special: What’s the Difference?
You are invited to join us for a special one-off Education Hub – on Wednesday 9 April at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK. To take part, email hello@progressivejudaism.org.uk for the Zoom link. The session will be delivered by two of Britain’s most … Read More
Media Masterclass: The Comms of a New Movement
The formation of one bigger and bolder Progressive Judaism for the UK will create many exciting PR and outreach opportunities. Join us on Monday 31 March at 7pm for a special Media Masterclass, where we’ll look at ways to expand our impact, grow our audience and strengthen our message. To … Read More
Open House: Chat with the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism
Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy host a monthly online Open House for all members of Reform and Liberal communities. This informal forum provides a chance for you to ask questions, share experiences, chat about anything that is on your mind and share your vision for the … Read More
Education Hub Week 9: Rabbi Abraham Geiger by Rabbi Dr Charles H Middleburgh
Hundreds of people have been taking part in the Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series delving into the rich history and core values of our Judaism. The next Zoom event is on Thursday 6 March when Rabbi Dr Charles H Middleburgh will explore the lasting legacy … Read More
Education Hub Week 8: Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck by Rabbi Dr Elliott Karstadt
The Progressive Judaism Education Hub 2025 – a unique online series delving into the rich history and core values of our Judaism – has seen hundreds of people already taking part The next Zoom event is tonight (Thursday 27 February) at 7pm when Rabbi Dr Elliott Karstadt will explore the … Read More
A time to mourn – Progressive Judaism update
This week’s Progressive Judaism newsletter is now with subscribers and can be read here. We wanted to also share the important introductory message: This week’s bulletin comes over 500 days after 7 October 2023. Since that day, and all the days that have followed, we have found ourselves overcome with … Read More