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 Guardian has published an article on faith communities during the coronavirus pandemic, which includes a comment from Rabbi Miriam Berger alongside perspectives from other faiths. Click here to read the article.
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…
Kol Chai’s Community in Hatch End has started an initiative to supply essential materials to hundreds of frontline volunteers, care and health workers across Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. In response to the critical shortage of PPE amongst frontline workers, members…
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…
The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors and the Assembly of Reform Rabbis and Cantors continue to work together, speaking and consulting in order to ensure that we have joint guidance over funerals that take place under our auspices. We…
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…
by Senior Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner We are looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. The past few months have been difficult for our society and acutely difficult for the Jewish community. Being physically together is core to our…