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.…
Reform Judaism today announced that Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner will be stepping down from her role as Senior Rabbi. Rabbi Janner-Klausner has been the national movement’s representative since 2012 and has revolutionised the image and impact of Reform Judaism on the…
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…
The Board of Reform Judaism strive to have in place the highest possible standards for safeguarding. Therefore, we are going to commission an independent review into Reform Judaism's safeguarding culture. This is in light of a recent statement made during…
Senior Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner released the following statement: The Torah teaches, ‘do not stand idly by the spilled blood of your neighbour... love your neighbour as yourself.’ Reform Judaism supports Black communities in the US, the UK and globally in…
In response to the comments from Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion saying that Reform Jews should not be able to pray together at the Western Wall, Senior Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner and Chair of the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors, Rabbi…
Reform Judaism/Liberal Judaism/RSY-Netzer/LJY-Netzer statement regarding Shnat "In order to protect our young people in Israel, we have taken the decision today to end our Shnat (gap year) programme early due to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus. After careful consideration,…
Yom HaShoah UK invite the entire community to stand together and join us for the UK National Commemoration Event 'Remember Together - We Are One' taking place on Monday 20 April, 7:15pm. Doors will open from 6pm where there will…
The following message was sent by the Honorary Officers of Reform Judaism: You will be aware of the ongoing situation regarding West London Synagogue and Reform Judaism. Our focus is on continuing dialogue and reaching a positive outcome for all…