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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
The leaders of Progressive Judaism met with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace
June 22, 2023, 11:24 am
Archbishop of Canterbury meets newly-merged Progressive Judaism leaders
Justin Welby requested a meeting at Lambeth Palace with Reform Judaism CEO Rabbi Josh Levy and Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky
By Michelle Rosenberg
Community chair Jeremy Jacobson OBE with the historic scroll during filming of the Antiques Roadshow at the Eden Project, Cornwall.
June 7, 2023, 1:03 pm
Historically ‘priceless’ 18th century Sefer Torah on Antiques Roadshow
Incredible scroll dating to the late 17th century is described by Reform community in south west England as its 'most sacred possession"
By Michelle Rosenberg
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
March 17, 2023, 9:07 am
Leap of Faith: Mother’s Day
Motherhood doesn't have to define us
By Rabbi Charley Baginksy
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
Jewish immigrants carry Israeli national flag as they arrive at Ben Gurion Airport.
November 16, 2022, 7:09 pm
Outrage at far-right plan to ban aliyah for non-Orthodox converts
Controversial plans to rewrite Israel's Law of Return that would see Jews converted by non-Orthodox rabbis barred from making aliyah have been condemned by UK progressive leaders.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Pope Francis
November 3, 2022, 12:23 pm
Reform rabbi to be knighted by Pope for his work on Jewish-Catholic relations
He will become the ninth Jewish person to receive the honor in the Order’s nearly 200-year history
By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA)
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss (left) with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid ahead of a meeting at the Commonwealth And Development Office in London. Picture date: Monday November 29, 2021.
October 10, 2022, 10:41 am
Reform warn UK government on action ‘that might undermine peace’ in Middle East
Movement for Reform Judaism issue statement in response to UK government proposal to move embassy to Jerusalem - as Board President is bombarded with letters both in support and critical of her comments on issue
By Lee Harpin
Havdalah
October 1, 2022, 6:35 pm
Leap of Faith: carrying the essence of Yom Kippur into the future
From family to fasting, Adam was the first
By Rabbi Roderick Young
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
August 31, 2022, 10:17 pm
Leap of Faith: The Wisdom of King Solomon
Exams aren't always an indicator of success
By Rabbi Danny Rich
The dead bodies of people killed by Russian shelling in the town of Irpin, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Diego Herrera Carcedo)
April 21, 2022, 11:56 am
What can the tenth plague teach us about how to respond to Ukraine?
A stimulating series where our progressive rabbis consider how biblical figures might act when faced with 21st century issues
By Rabbi Richard Jacobi
The Spring Revolution in Prague in 1968
March 8, 2022, 4:34 pm
What would the prophet Deborah do in response to the war in Ukraine?
A stimulating new series where our progressive rabbis consider how biblical figures might act when faced with 21st Century issues
By Rabbi Aaron Goldstein
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