8 October 2026 – 27 Tishri 5787 | Communities, In Memory, News, Progressive Judaism
Members of all three Manchester Progressive Synagogues – Menorah, Manchester Reform and Sha’arei Shalom – united at Menorah for a special commemoration marking the anniversary of the attacks of 7 October 2023. Rabbi Kath Vardi of Menorah Synagogue led the deeply...
21 July 2026 – 7 Av 5786 | Communities, News, Rabbis and Cantors
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...
17 June 2026 – 2 Tammuz 5786 | Awards, News
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...
12 June 2026 – 27 Sivan 5786 | Communities, Israel, News, Progressive Co-Leads
Representatives of Manchester’s Progressive Jewish communities met with senior figures from the Israeli Embassy during a special visit hosted by Menorah Synagogue. Daniela Grudsky, Chargé d’Affaires, and Efrat Perri, Director of Public Diplomacy, met with...
27 November 2025 – 7 Kislev 5786 | Communities, Festivals, News, Social Action / Justice
Progressive Jewish communities across the country took part in this year’s 20th anniversary Mitzvah Day, marking it with powerful acts of social action and solidarity. Volunteers joined neighbours from many faiths and backgrounds to stand with refugees, support...
