Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu: Parashat B’midbar

Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu: Parashat B’midbar

There can’t be any better reflection on our national politics than the story of Jonathan’s covenant with David in our Haftarah this week (1 Sam 20). The struggle for power and succession between Saul and David, and David’s promise of protection to his friend Jonathan...
Communities come together to mark Yom HaAtzmaut

Communities come together to mark Yom HaAtzmaut

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...
Sha’arei Tsedek marks IWD with a special Shabbat

Sha’arei Tsedek marks IWD with a special Shabbat

Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue marked International Women’s Day with a special Shabbat morning service celebrating the contributions of women to Jewish life, both within the community and across the Progressive Jewish world. The service featured a conversation...
The Movement for Progressive Judaism launches

The Movement for Progressive Judaism launches

Around 400 people gathered in London to celebrate the launch of The Movement for Progressive Judaism – representing the communities, partners, clergy, donors, students, youth leaders and friends who together form the heart of what we do. Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi...
Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu: Parashat B’midbar

Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu: Parashat Chayei Sarah 5786

Each person has their story; the way they lived so often resonating at the time of death. That story plays out in those who gather round their grave. Some of us think about the end of life, and plan for it, and others leave that thought until there is no more time....