9 June 2026 – 24 Sivan 5786 | Communities, News, Shabbat
East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue (ELELS) marked National Volunteers’ Week with a special Volunteers’ Shabbat celebrating the many people who give their time and energy to support community life. The service, led by Rabbi Richard Jacobi and ELELS Musical...
9 February 2026 – 22 Shevat 5786 | Communities, News, Shabbat
Members of North Herts Progressive Jewish Community were excited to hold their first Shabbat afternoon and Havdalah in Hitchin. Rabbi Paul Freedman led a relaxing session of Hebrew and English songs on his guitar, accompanied by one of the community’s younger members....
26 January 2026 – 8 Shevat 5786 | Communities, News, Shabbat
Kol Chai: Hatch End Reform Jewish Community was one of many Progressive communities taking part in Jami Mental Health Shabbat, the annual weekend that encourages open, stigma free conversations about mental illness and distress. Kol Chai invited clinical psychologist...
17 December 2025 – 27 Kislev 5786 | Communities, News, Shabbat
The community at Finchley Progressive Synagogue held a special civic service combined with the dedication of their newly refurbished building. The service was led by Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Student Rabbi Richard Greene, with Progressive clergy in attendance including...
9 December 2025 – 19 Kislev 5786 | Communities, News, Shabbat
Wimbledon Synagogue welcomed the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to their Shabbat service. It was part of a government initiative to engage directly with faith communities across the UK, highlighting the vital...
