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Rabbi Rebecca Birk is new Senior Rabbi of the LJS
Rabbi Rebecca Birk has been appointed as Senior Rabbi of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS), taking up her post when Rabbi Alexandra Wright retires at the end of the year. The announcement was made today by the LJS President, Chairman and Council with Sue Head, LJS...
Rabbi Scott Aaron joins Manchester Reform Synagogue
Manchester Reform Synagogue have appointed Rabbi Scott Aaron. Rabbi Scott joins the synagogue from Chicago, USA, where he held a number of senior communal roles including as Associate Vice President (Community Outreach and Engagement) of the Jewish United Fund and a...
Cheder Teacher & Madrichim Safeguarding Training
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all those working with children, families and vulnerable adults have a role to play. Our two-hour introductory session – being held on both Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September from 7-9pm – is designed for cheder teachers...
Education Hub: The Future of Jewish Status in Progressive Judaism
One of the most significant aspects of The Movement for Progressive Judaism's work is that of our Batei Din in welcoming people on status journeys. Part of that is the increasing number of people coming new to Judaism through conversion – finding Progressive Judaism...
Progressive Judaism Education Hub Summer Season
We are delighted to launch a special summer edition of the Progressive Judaism Education Hub, recorded live at Hineinu, exploring four core areas of The Movement for Progressive Judaism's work and what the future holds. The full list of topics, speakers and premiere...
High Holy Days Ticket Scheme 2026/5787
The Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme provides the opportunity for all those aged 18-26 to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, even if not currently a member of a Progressive community. We are delighted to once more launch the Progressive...
Rabbi Yael Tischler ordained by Leo Baeck College
Rabbi Yael Tischler is the newest member of our Progressive Jewish clergy after becoming the 220th rabbi to be ordained by Leo Baeck College. A joyous service, held at Alyth, was led by LBC Lecturer Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen, Cantor Zöe Jacobs of Finchley...
AJEX commemoration highlights cross-communal friendship
The annual Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women (AJEX) commemoration at Willesden Jewish Cemetery brought together veterans, relatives and members of the Jewish community, alongside the Mayor of Brent, the Mayor of Barnet and Lord Carlile. The main memorial...
Progressive Judaism celebrates Pride in London
Hundreds of Jewish LGBTQI+ people and allies took to the streets of London on Saturday, marching together as part of the Jewish bloc at Pride. For The Movement for Progressive Judaism, Pride is a public expression of our belief that every person is created b'tzelem...
Five years of EHRS camping celebrated with biggest yet
More than 90 members of the Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) community came together for a weekend of friendship, fun and Jewish connection at the fifth annual EHRS Family Camping weekend. The event welcomed families of all ages, including the youngest...
Progressive community expands in Glasgow
Scotland now has an additional Progressive Jewish offering after a new service was launched in Glasgow’s West End led by Hannah Green, a PhD student at the University of Glasgow. The Hillhead Progressive gathering was attended by people all ages. The plan is for...
South London members enjoy Bishop’s Garden Shabbat 2
On a recent Shabbat afternoon, some 60 members and friends of the South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) enjoyed their annual summer party, which took place in the garden of the Bishop of Southwark, The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun. The gathering built on a friendship...
Honouring 100 years of the World Union and shaping the next century
Progressive Jews from all over the globe gathered in London for Darkeinu – a joyous and deeply enriching celebration of the centenary of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ). The conference, organised by a team led by Rabbi Mark Goldsmith and Rabbi Lea...
Movement for Progressive Judaism recruiting Campus Ambassadors
The Movement for Progressive Judaism (MPJ) is hiring its first student Campus Ambassadors. Campus Ambassadors will be recruited each academic year and will work for a couple of hours a week during term time. Their role will include putting on events for their peers,...
Menorah Synagogue hosts its first Pride Shabbat
Members of Menorah Synagogue were delighted to welcome Ariel Chapman, Executive Director of Keshet UK, to their inaugural Pride Shabbat. The service incorporated contemporary liturgical and musical elements throughout, and Ariel delivered the sermon. Menorah’s Rabbi...
Faith leaders join Three Counties for Anne Frank Shabbat
Three Counties Liberal Jewish Community gathered for a Shabbat service commemorating Anne Frank, led by Rabbi Anna Gerrard and attended by members, friends, civic guests and faith leaders from across Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. At the heart of the service was...
Jewish Culture Month in the home and in the shul
Newcastle Reform Synagogue (NRS) marked Jewish Culture Month as members invited non-Jewish guests to share Jewish cultural experiences – and lots and lots of food – with them. The first event was a traditional meal in a home setting. Four women from Beamish spent the...
Bromley Reform says L’Chaim with ‘stunning’ exhibition
Bromley Reform Synagogue welcomed visitors from the Jewish community and beyond to its L'Chaim Art Exhibition, which has held to celebrate both its own year-long programme of cultural events and Jewish Culture Month. Ashley Goldman, who led the team behind the...
New Ark completes Mosaic Reform’s Stanmore home
A special dedication ceremony for the Aron ha-Kodesh, the Holy Ark, took place during the Shabbat morning service at Mosaic Reform Synagogue. More than three years after Mosaic Reform moved into its Stanmore home and celebrated its dedication service in September...
Inaugural Progressive conference plants seeds for the future
Hineinu – the inaugural conference of The Movement for Progressive Judaism (MPJ) – alongside Shirei Chagigah, MPJ’s specialist music and prayer leading conference, brought together 300 people for four inspiring days of music, prayer, learning, fun and, above all,...
We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in Edinburgh
A statement from Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Leads of The Movement for Progressive Judaism: We are horrified by the attacks across Edinburgh this weekend – which police are treating as potential anti-Muslim hate crimes. Our thoughts are with those...
Finchley Progressive named UK’s first Synagogue of Sanctuary
Finchley Progressive Synagogue (FPS) has been awarded the UK’s first Synagogue of Sanctuary status by Jewish refugee support charity HIAS+JCORE. This prestigious new award – developed in partnership with City of Sanctuary UK – celebrates Jewish communities who are...
Progressive communities celebrated at EcoJudaism Awards
Eight Movement for Progressive Judaism communities, two cross-communal schools and one of our members won prestigious prizes at EcoJudaism’s Annual Community Awards. The awards are presented to congregations who have displayed exceptional commitment to Jewish...
Progressive Jews recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Members of Progressive Jewish congregations have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding achievements and contribution to life in the UK. If you have a community member who has been honoured, please send their details to...