We have been left shaken and devastated by the terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester earlier today. On behalf of everyone at the Movement for Progressive Judaism (MPJ), we send our condolences to the families of those killed in this terrible attack, and our prayers to all those injured … Read More
‘We will not retreat from cross-communal spaces’
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
Statement on recognition of Palestinian State
Progressive Judaism in the UK remains firmly committed to a just and peaceful two state solution, a secure, democratic State of Israel alongside a viable, sovereign State of Palestine. We affirm the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in our historic homeland. We also recognise the parallel right of the Palestinian … Read More
Statement on findings of UK antisemitism review
The findings of the important, timely and extremely worrying Government-backed review into antisemitism confirm what many British Jews already know and have been experiencing – that antisemitism has not only been increasing in Britain but is becoming normalised in many places. We thank Lord John Mann and Dame Penny Mordaunt … Read More
Clergy statement: Trans rights are human rights
By Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen (Co-Chair of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors) and Rabbi Anna Wolfson (Co-Chair of the Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors) This week’s ruling by Britain’s Supreme Court on biological sex impacts real people. Trans people are not theoretical case studies. They are our friends, congregants, colleagues and family … Read More
Statement from Progressive Clergy on Donald Trump’s Gaza plan
Progressive Judaism remains committed to a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestinian conflict. We believe that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right and deserve to live within secure and peaceful borders. Our Israeli colleagues, families and friends have suffered tremendously since October 7th, as war and fear have dominated. As … Read More
Reflection from Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism on meetings with UK government
A reflection from Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy: As leaders of Progressive Judaism, alongside senior leadership from across the Jewish community, we met yesterday with the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and the Attorney General, Richard Hermer, following the suspension of some arms export licenses to … Read More
Statement of solidarity – standing against hatred and far right protests
We are deeply saddened to see extremists using the grief of the murders of three young children in Southport to stoke hate and division. The memories of those who died – Bebe King, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe – and the deep loss and the pain of their … Read More
Progressive Judaism statement on Iran’s attack on Israel
Last night, Israel found itself under attack once again. We are grateful that Israel has such developed measures to keep its population safe, and for the support it received from other nations. It is important to recognise, though, that it should not be normal for any country to have to … Read More
Progressive Judaism statement on tackling extremism
Over the last months, we have seen a worrying rise in antisemitism in this country. Many Jews are expressing heightened fear about our safety. We are grateful for the support of government, communal organisations, police and volunteers who work for the security of our people, institutions and places of worship. Many in … Read More