Are hunger strikes in line with Jewish values?
Leo Baeck College rabbinic student Deborah Blausten shares her views on a topical issue for the Progressive Judaism page of The Jewish News. Click here to read the article on the Jewish News website.
Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen: Beha’alotecha
Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen looks at the week's Torah reading. Click here to read her piece on the Jewish Chronicle website.
The Bible Says What? ‘A surrogate mother was cast out’
Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu reflects on a controversial subject in the Torah for the Progressive Judaism page of The Jewish News. Click here to read the article on the Jewish News website.
A musical summer with JMI and Reform Judaism
Shirei Chagigah, Reform Judaism's biennial music conference takes place next month. But this celebration of singing, community and spirituality isn't the only chance to connect with Jewish music this summer. Jennifer Jankel has chaired the Jewish Music Institute (JMI) since…
What is the significance of Semyon Rosenfeld’s death?
Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild shares her views on a topical issue for the Progressive Judaism page of The Jewish News. Click here to read the article on the Jewish News website.
Jewish Studies Teacher – Clore Shalom School
Clore Shalom School in Shenley is looking for an experienced part time Jewish StudiesTeacher to cover a few hours per week in class. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic and engaging teaching style and excellent understanding of how to…
Mikvah Project UK holds first public event
Just before Shavuot this year a group of 60 Jewish professionals and volunteers including Reform rabbis and community members met to commit to bringing the ritual of mikveh - ritual immersion in a pool or body of water - back…
Reform members recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
Reform Judaism congratulates our community members recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Tim Angel of West London Synagogue and chairman of Angels Costumes is made a CBE for services to theatre, film, television and the arts. Dr Pauline Jeffree of…
Bible Says What? ‘Ruth did not convert to Judaism’
Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner reflects on a controversial subject in the Torah for the Progressive Judaism page of The Jewish News. Click here to read the article on the Jewish News website.
Manna – The Forum for Progressive Judaism digital edition
All 110 issues of the journal Manna, published from 1983-2011 are now available online in a newly launched digital edition. Click here to access full colour PDFs of each issue which you can download or read online. In his foreword…