The Communities that Care Initiative hosted a panel on ‘Working Together for Mental Health’ which looked at the roles of the statutory and voluntary sector, as well as what communities can do in this important area. We were pleased to…
This reflection was part of a young adults havdalah in Manchester on 2 March. A reflection for Adar Aleph. Right now, we sit in the month of Adar Aleph, the month added to the Jewish calendar seven times every nineteen…
Rabbi Daniel Lichman, Chaplain for Progressive Jewish Students 21 February 2019 Progressive Jewish Students echoes the UJS in their disappointment at the events around the recent vote regarding the establishment of a Jewish Society. We know how key it is…
By Ben Lewis, RSY-Netzer movement worker 2015/16 and Communications Consultant for Reform Judaism I don’t usually go to synagogue on a Saturday morning - the temptation of laziness tends to keep me more often in bed when the service is…
Click here to download a PDF of Reform Judaism in 1000 words: Yom Kippur Context The confessional is not a part of Jewish life. Although we may constantly strive to change and improve, we dedicate a chunk of the year…
Rabbis Laura Janner-Klausner and Danny Rich 13 September 2018 Liberal Judaism and Reform Judaism stand united in condemning the Israeli Government’s proposed demolition of the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, in the West Bank, and the forcible transfer of its…
Click here to download a PDF of Reform Judaism in 1000 words: Rosh Hashanah Context Rosh Hashanah is one of 4 New Years in the Jewish calendar, and certainly the most popular! As Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, Senior Rabbi to Reform…
Click here to download a PDF of Reform Judaism in 1000 Words: Brit Milah Context Circumcision regularly appears in secular discourse as an example of a problematic religious practice. Those viewing Judaism from outside – and, indeed, many within –…
Rabbis from Britain’s three progressive denominations today (Monday 23 July) erected a chuppah (Jewish wedding ceremony canopy) outside the Israeli Embassy in Kensington to protest last week’s detention of an Israeli colleague. The movements joined international calls for equality of Jewish denominations…
Rabbi Maurice Michaels of Bournemouth Reform Synagogue was re-elected Hon. Treasurer of the Interfaith Network for the UK at its recent AGM. Rabbi Michaels has been involved in interfaith work for many decades and has been at the forefront of…