Usually we explain the festival of Chanukah with the Midrash that tells of the miracle that occurred when the Jews entered the Temple of Jerusalem, after having freed the city from Greek invaders. We learn how there was only enough…
Progressive clergy and members were among the thousands of people of all faiths and none who took part in the Together for Humanity vigil in London this Sunday. Rabbi Rebecca Birk and Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu (pictured above) stood alongside other…
More than 120 people, including members from Menorah Synagogue, local orthodox shuls, and Muslim communities in the area, met in Hale in Greater Manchester for a silent vigil for peace organised by the Altrincham Interfaith Group. "We held a dignified,…
The work of creating a new Progressive Jewish movement has taken a step forward with the first meeting of the Advisory Board that will oversee the process. Chaired by Dr Ed Kessler MBE, the Board includes the Chairs of the…
Written by Rabbi Josh Levy In his 1971 collection of essays, The Messianic Idea in Judaism, the great scholar of Jewish mysticism Gershom Scholem explores the history of the Star of David, and how it came to be a…
The Movement for Reform Judaism has appointed Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE as the new Convener of the Reform Beit Din. One of Britain’s leading and most well-known rabbis, he will follow in the footsteps of Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick,…
This Friday night and Saturday (1-2 December) is EcoShabbat. EcoShabbat provides the opportunity to learn, discuss, commit and act in ways to improve sustainability as both an individual and community. The Movement of Reform Judaism is proud to be a…
Newcastle Reform Synagogue proudly celebrated its 60th anniversary at the weekend and were joined by community leaders including the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and other civic and interfaith dignitaries. Established in 1963 when…
Sarita Robinson, the Movement for Reform Judaism’s Director of Community Partnerships, represented Progressive Judaism at a special peace vigil at Hull Minster. Organised by the Reverend Canon Dr. Dominic Black, the Vicar of Hull Minster, she was joined by the…
Progressive Judaism is proud to be part of the #Together4Humanity vigil this Sunday (3 December) at 3pm opposite Downing Street. Please save the date, spread the word and join us there. Rabbi Rebecca Birk will light a lantern of peace…