13 October 2026 – 2 Heshvan 5787 | Communities, News
Simchat Torah was extra special this year at Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, as the community welcomed a new Torah mantle designed by 14-year-old Ora Schneider and handmade by members of the congregation. The project began in January 2026, when Jacky...
1 October 2026 – 20 Tishri 5787 | Communities, Festivals, News
From sukkah building days and communal meals to cheder activities and entertaining guests, Sukkot brought Progressive communities across the UK and Ireland together in many different ways. Here is a selection of photos shared with us from this year’s celebrations. If...
28 September 2026 – 17 Tishri 5787 | Communities, Festivals, News
Thank you to all the communities who sent us photos of your Rosh Hashanah activities and celebrations. We have updated our gallery and you can see it here. Now we want your Sukkot pictures for a special story we will be running later this week. Whether it’s a...
15 September 2026 – 4 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, Sermons, Thought
Rabbi Naomi Goldman is Rabbi of Kol Chai: Hatch End Reform Jewish Community. This sermon was delivered at Kol Chai on Erev Rosh Hashanah. — Rosh Hashanah goes by many different names – Yom Teruah – day of blowing the shofar; Yom HaDin – day of judgement; Yom...
17 June 2026 – 2 Tammuz 5786 | Awards, Communities, News
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...
