The Movement for Reform Judaism in the UK wishes to extend its sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and all the Royal Family following the passing of Prince Philip at the age of 99. “Prince Philip gave a lifetime of service and duty…
On the 7th of April, hundreds of Reform members from communities across the country came together to commemorate Yom HaShoah, a day for remembering the six million Jews murdered by the Nazi regime. The event looked at the Shoah through…
As told by Sarah Glatherine of Sinai Reform Synagogue, Leeds I’ve been on quite a journey with Zoom this past year. Last year I had only just heard of Zoom and hated being plugged in on Shabbat. By this year…
Over 70 people joined Reform Judaism for a weekend aimed at those considering conversion to Judaism, those who have already started the conversion process or those who recently joined the Jewish faith under Reform auspices. At Reform Judaism we pride…
Rabbi Paul Freedman has offered the following prayers to be recited when receiving the first or second dose of a vaccination for Covid-19. The coronavirus pandemic has brought so much loss of life and normality, yet the vaccination programme offers…
Approaching Purim this year may feel bittersweet for many of us. Last year’s Purim celebrations may have been the last time we gathered with our community in person, or for others it may have been the first event to be…
Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are urging the Jewish National Fund not to continue with its plan to buy land in Israel’s West Bank for settlement building. We believe development of settlements endangers the two-state solution to peace in the…
The 6th February 2021 would have been Rabbi Dr Lionel Blue’s 91st birthday. As February is also LGBTQ+ History Month, it feels a particularly pertinent time to remember Britain’s first openly gay Rabbi. Rabbi Lionel Blue was one of the…
עד מאה ועשרים שנה “May those in our countdown live until 120.” It’s a traditional blessing and this week when the passing of centenarian Captain Sir Tom Moore struck a chord with the entire nation it’s timely to reflect on the inspiration and…
Reform Judaism would like to congratulate Zara Mohammed, who has been elected as the first female head of the Muslim Council of Britain. At only 29, Zara is also the youngest person to fill the role. Rabbi Celia Surget, chair…