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Women of the Wall reading from the Torah at Robinson's Arch at the Western Wall complex in Jerusalem
April 28, 2026, 10:47 am
Progressive Judaism and a reimagining of religious Zionism
New book from The Movement for Progressive Judaism offers an unflinching exploration of modern Jewish identity shaped by 7 October and its aftermath
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
Orthodox Jewish children dressed as clowns celebrate the festival of Purim in Stamford Hill in north London.
March 2, 2026, 10:37 am
The transformation of Purim in the UK
There is a strong case to be made for the importance of Purim as a communal fun day for children and adults alike. Just look at how they do it in Israel.
By Dr Keith Kahn-Harris
Members of The Movement for Progressive Judaism professional team. Photo: Graham's Photos.
December 2, 2025, 11:26 am
Progressive Judaism launches unified movement with £2.2m raised at inaugural dinner
New movement unveils major gifts, youth investment and national ambitions at high-energy launch event
By Annabel Sinclair
Demonstrators call for abortion rights at a public rally, echoing sentiments supported by Progressive Jewish leaders. Photo Credit: Aiden Frazier/Unsplash
June 18, 2025, 9:34 pm
Progressive rabbis back abortion decriminalisation ahead of landmark Commons vote
Jewish leaders say women need ‘care, not criminalisation’ as MPs back biggest change to abortion law in decades
By Annabel Sinclair
Progressive Judaism's Rabbis and Cantors
May 13, 2025, 12:46 pm
Countdown to Reform and Liberal Judaism merger votes: what it might or might not mean
The denominations could officially join together depending on outcomes of separate meetings on Sunday
By Daniel Sugarman
Rabbi Danny Rich with four of Progressive Judaism’s (then) student rabbis in his time as Liberal Judaism CEO
April 2, 2025, 4:17 pm
OPINION: Merged Progressive Judaism can serve a higher purpose
An organisation representing one third of synagogue affiliated Jews will make a better contribution to British society and beyond
By Rabbi Danny Rich
Rabbis Aaron and Andrew Goldstein lead the way to the woodland - picture by Yakir Zur
October 2, 2023, 1:19 pm
Liberal Judaism consecrates first cemetery in more than 50 years
"This is our chance to rejoice in life and fulfil our duty to provide for the dead", says Rabbi Aaron Goldstein at Liberal movement's new woodland burial site in Buckinghamshire
By Michelle Rosenberg
British Jewish representatives publish letter of support for pro-democracy protesters, seen here blocking Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv on 26 March 2023
July 26, 2023, 1:15 pm
100 British rabbis and communal leaders warn of ‘grave concerns’ in Israel’s judicial fight
Open letter to the Israeli government, signed by the most senior rabbis from Reform, Masorti, and Liberal synagogues around the UK, deplores 'corruption of our values' after Knesset vote
By Jewish News Reporter
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
April 18, 2023, 2:12 pm
OPINION: Together, Liberal and Reform Judaism stands on the edge of the promised land
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy on how uniting Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism will promote shared values and help more people live rich and vibrant Jewish lives.
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy
April 17, 2023, 11:37 am
Liberal and Reform merge to create single progressive UK Jewish movement
In an historic move, Rabbi Josh Levy becomes CEO of The Movement for Reform Judaism, partnering with Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Ealing synagogue 80th birthday celebrations, March 2023
March 30, 2023, 2:06 pm
80th birthday celebrations for Ealing Liberal synagogue
Members and dignitaries come together to mark milestone for west London shul
By Jewish News Reporter
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (left) with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis at the Western Wall
February 8, 2023, 12:58 pm
Church may follow liberal Jews in making God gender neutral
Proposed change to 'They' instead of 'He' would mirror amendments made by Liberal Judaism a generation ago
By Jewish News Reporter
Laura Marks OBE, Mitzvah Day Chair
January 17, 2023, 12:33 pm
Brewing up a mitzvah – interfaith initiative to beat January blues
Mitzvah Day's 'Brew Monday' encourages communities to meet over a cuppa for mental health support.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Rabbi Igor Zinkov, Mehri Niknam, Smita Oza, Ashwin Mehta, Dame Maureen Lipman DBE, Revd Graham Buckle, Imam Mehmed Stublla, Imam Rexhep Qerkezi and Rabbi Alexandra Wright with the LJS menorah (credit – Steven Derby/Interfaith Matters)
December 20, 2022, 1:24 pm
Maureen Lipman leads Liberal Jewish Chanukah celebration
Around 150 adults and children attended the event at the LJS, in St John's Wood, with a similar number from all around the world watching live on YouTube.
By Jewish News Reporter
Prayers for the new King Charles III were said at Finchley Progressive Synagogue in north London last weekend (Photo: FPS via social media)
September 12, 2022, 11:43 am
British synagogues offer prayers for Charles III on first Shabbat since accession
Services around the country sounded a little different this weekend as congregations marked the changes in the Royal Family
By Michael Daventry
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