5 August 2026 – 22 Av 5786 | Torah Commentary
The whole of the Book of Deuteronomy is written as though it is Moses’ farewell address as he prepares to die, unable to accompany the Israelite people into the Promised Land, Canaan. It unsurprisingly includes a review of Israelite history, particularly a...
19 May 2026 – 3 Sivan 5786 | News, Progressive Co-Leads, Progressive Judaism
King Charles III met the two victims of last month’s Golders Green stabbing attack – as well as senior religious and civic leaders from across the Jewish community – during a solidarity visit. Hosted by Jewish Care at the charity’s Maurice and Vivienne Wohl...
13 May 2026 – 26 Iyyar 5786 | News
Nearly eighty years ago, Rabbi Harry Jacobi met Rabbi Meir Elk at a World Union for Progressive Judaism conference and learnt about his work in setting up a Progressive Jewish day school in Haifa. It was the start of a long relationship with the school, now the Leo...
23 April 2026 – 6 Iyyar 5786 | Communities, Festivals, Israel, News
Sha’arei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue, The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, Radlett Reform Synagogue and Southgate Progressive Synagogue came together for a special evening marking 78 years since the Declaration of the State of Israel’s independence in 1948. Hosted...
24 February 2026 – 7 Adar 5786 | Communities, News
A large congregation turned out to celebrate with Stevenage Liberal Synagogue (SLS) stalwarts Hilary and John Vogler on their Diamond Wedding anniversary. Married at Dalston United Synagogue in 1966, the couple have two sons and three grandchildren. John originates...
