The young people on their Kivunim journey enjoyed an unforgettable weekend filled with learning, adventure and community spirit. It was a residential that blended the joy of Shabbat, exciting outdoor challenges, and meaningful discussions on Jewish identity, leaving everyone with memories for a lifetime. Kivunim is a nationwide B’nei Mitzvah … Read More
Launch of joint LJY/RSY Shnat Netzer gap year programme
RSY-Netzer and LJY-Netzer have launched Shnat Netzer 2025-26, a joint six-month gap year programme. Participants will come together in South Africa and Israel, joining with different branches of Netzer Olami (the worldwide Progressive Jewish Youth Movement), to explore their Jewish identity as part of an ideological, modern, inclusive and dynamic … Read More
A Progressive Jewish vision for University Chaplaincy
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
Decisions, discussions and a Joseph singalong at Veidah
LJY-Netzer started the New Year with the incredible decision-making event, Veidah. Veidah gives LJY’s galimot and bogrimot (members aged 16–25) the opportunity to discuss their values and bring about changes to the movement. Participants took part in debates throughout the day and night, voting on motions and choosing educational topics … Read More
Students team up in Nottingham to lead Kabbalat Shabbat
Nottingham Liberal Synagogue enjoyed what congregants described as “an amazing Kabbalat Shabbat to remember” – when Progressive Jewish students from Sheffield and Nottingham joined together to lead a lively, musical, spiritual and fun service. The synagogue’s Wendy Prestney said: “The two groups of young people, who had only met on … Read More
Going to university? Contact Progressive Jewish Students
With the start of university term around the corner this September, as well as the High Holy Days not far behind in October, Progressive Jewish Students (PJS) is here for all needs on campus and beyond. We cater not just to the quarter of Jewish university students who identify as … Read More
Take part in nationwide survey on campus antisemitism
Jewish students, academics and university staff are invited to take part in the first national survey about campus antisemitism. Organised by the Intra-Communal Professorial Group, in partnership with the Union of Jewish Students, it will provide information about the exposure and experiences of anti-Jewish racism since the Hamas attacks of … Read More
‘LJY camps are the most awesome and enjoyable ever’
Two siblings – Roxy and Jazzy – have written about their experiences on LJY-Netzer Machaneh Shamayim (spring camp) and the amazing time that they had. Read their reports below and sign up for LJY’s Machaneh Kadimah (summer camp) by clicking here. You can see the wonderful photos from Shamayim in the … Read More
Student Pesach packs sent around the UK
LJY-Netzer and the Progressive Jewish Chaplaincy sent more than 80 Pesach packs to Jewish students across Britain. The packs, arriving in time for Seder, contained a student Haggadah, Seder plate, jumping frog, matzah, sweets, olives for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine and a note. Progressive Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Leah Jordan … Read More
Wellbeing Officer for RSY-Netzer
24th – 26th November (1 post) (c£203) 27th – 31st December (2 posts) (c£407) plus mandatory training (approx. 1/2 day) – date to be confirmed The Job RSY-Netzer and Reform Judaism place a high importance on all aspects of wellbeing and strive to ensure that we are as inclusive as … Read More