9 October 2026 – 28 Tishri 5787 | Events, In Memory, News, Progressive Judaism
Progressive Jews across the UK and Ireland came together for deeply moving services and events to remember those murdered in the Hamas terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023, those taken hostage, and all whose lives were changed forever. Many communities across the...
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...
30 September 2026 – 19 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, Torah Commentary
In a rabbinic legend, the Roman governor Turnus Rufus asks Rabbi Akiva: ‘Whose works are better – God’s or humanity’s?’ Rabbi Akiva gives a short answer: ‘Humanity’s.’ To prove his point, he places stalks of wheat next to loaves of bread. What is better – bread...
29 September 2026 – 18 Tishri 5787 | Awards, News
Lucian J Hudson – a member of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue and former Chair and Vice President of Liberal Judaism – has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. The honour recognises Lucian’s contributions to environmental affairs, civic engagement and...
15 September 2026 – 4 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, Sermons, Thought
Rabbi Alexandra Wright is Senior Rabbi of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS). This sermon was delivered at the LJS on Rosh Hashanah morning. You can watch it here. — I think if I were to begin this sermon by referring to the ‘S’ word, you would be clambering on...
