Rabbi Deborah Blausten has written Progressive Judaism’s reflection as we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. You can read it below and find further resources here (courtesy of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism): It’s the second Yom Ha’atzmaut of this war, and the moral urgency of the current situation … Read More
Wednesday 7 May: Education Hub on mixed faith families
In Season 2 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust), we are exploring the Principles of Progressive Judaism. In our second session, on Wednesday 7 May, Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen and Rabbi Rebecca Birk will look at the role of Progressive Judaism in celebrating mixed faith/blended families. … Read More
Progressive Jews support Durham’s Royal Maundy Service
Lucian Hudson, Vice President of Liberal Judaism played a pivotal role in this year’s Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral, welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla as they marked their first observance as Monarchs at this historic ceremony. As the Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communications for the University of Durham, … Read More
Wednesday 30 April: Education Hub on Israel and Zionism
Join us for Season 2 of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust) as we explore the Principles of Progressive Judaism. In our first session, on Wednesday 30 April, Rabbi Lea Mühlstein will examine the evolving place of Israel and Zionism in Progressive Jewish thought – how … Read More
Tuesday 6 May: A History of Reform and Liberal Judaism
You are invited to join us for a special Zoom session – on Tuesday 6 May at 7pm – exploring the history of Reform and Liberal Judaism in the UK with Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE. We previously ran this session in early April, but … Read More
One Progressive Judaism will make us more influential than ever
By Rabbi Cantor Gershon Silins I recently returned from Chicago, where I attended, for the first time, the annual Convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the CCAR), of which I am an overseas member. I found it to be inspiring. The services were engaging and very well led, … Read More
Passover message: Embracing Pesach’s spirit of renewal
By Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism Pesach is the festival of renewal. We tell the story of our journey from slavery to freedom, from oppression to hope, and from darkness into light. Each year, as we sit around our Seder tables, we do more … Read More
Progressive Judaism can bring moral and spiritual values to the world
Rabbi Danny Rich – the former CEO and Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism – has written two important articles outlining his support for Liberal Judaism merging with the Movement for Reform Judaism to create one single Progressive Judaism for the UK. The first piece – an op-ed for the Jewish … Read More
Education Hub Season 2: The Principles of Progressive Judaism
The new season of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub (sponsored by the NLPS Trust) begins on Wednesday 30 April and will explore the Principles of Progressive Judaism. Some of the UK’s most senior rabbis and educators will be looking at our Progressive beliefs, values and ideologies – examining how they … Read More
Progressive communities honoured at Mitzvah Day Awards
The incredible impact made by our Liberal and Reform communities and members on Mitzvah Day, and all year round, was celebrated at the annual Mitzvah Day Awards. Southgate Progressive Synagogue (top image) were presented with the Outstanding British Mitzvah Day prize, after holding a month of activities with 140 charitable … Read More