Everyone at Reform Judaism hugely values the incredible efforts which have been made by the leadership of all our synagogues in maintaining community over the past year. Despite the need for physical distancing, a huge amount of work from clergy,…
Reform Judaism welcomes the news that Israel and the United Arab Emirates are to normalise relations. We pray daily for peace in the Middle East and between Israel and her neighbours - we are delighted to see any small step…
Leo Baeck College's class of 2020 were ordained on Wednesday 29th July, with four new Rabbis ready to serve Reform and Liberal communities around the country. Despite not being able to share the occasion with friends and family as they…
Menorah Synagogue member Gita Conn has written for the Jewish Telegraph on communal life for the synagogue during the period of lockdown and how virtual community has been a lifeline for many. Click here to see the full piece.
Andrew Stone, Chairman of the West London Synagogue of British Jews, today announced the appointment of Emily Reitsma-Jurman as the Synagogue's new Associate Rabbi. This follows a robust recruitment process that attracted a good range of candidates from across the…
Reform Judaism is disappointed, although sadly not surprised, to read the latest comments of Israel's Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef regarding women's Torah study and Reform Judaism. Whilst there are many differences in Jewish thought and practice around the world,…
Reform Judaism was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rabbi William (Willy) Wolff on Wednesday 8th July at the age of 93. As a dedicated servant of communities in the Reform Judaism family, he will be greatly missed.…
The Guardian has published an article on faith communities during the coronavirus pandemic, which includes a comment from Rabbi Miriam Berger alongside perspectives from other faiths. Click here to read the article.
The Board of Deputies has announced they are launching a Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community, to be chaired by eminent journalist Stephen Bush (you can also read an article and interview with Stephen). As a first step, the…