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…
The march yesterday in support of the Jewish community and against antisemitism was a wonderful expression of people coming together. We were delighted to see thousands of Progressive Jews marching alongside those from across our community and allies of all…
Written by Rabbi Miriam Berger I wanted to use this space to say thank you. Thank you to those communal organisations that are tempting us out from behind the sofa. The more news we watch, the more social media…