Liberal Judaism

An open letter from the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism

Hope in Difficult Times was the theme of Three Counties Liberal Jewish Community’s annual Anne Frank service, held in Herefordshire. Interfaith community leaders were joined by civic chiefs to reflect on the diarist’s life and writings. Story: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/anne-f…

The Assisted Dying Bill was debated an event held by Mosaic Jewish Community, which brought together a range of medical, ethical, religious and personal perspectives. Read the full story here: reformjudaism.org.uk/expert-and-per…

Members of Sukkat Shalom, Edinburgh celebrated their annual countryside Shabbat at Newstead Village Hall, with a service led by Rabbi Mark Solomon (@MosheLeibSol). Story: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/faith-…

We are delighted to once more launch the Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme for those aged 18-26, operating across all Progressive (Liberal/Reform) synagogues. Full details and application form: tinyurl.com/PJHHD2025

Tomorrow (Wednesday 16 July) at 7pm, Rabbi Anna Wolfson and Rabbi Kath Vardi will present the final Education Hub session of this term – looking at Equality and Egalitarianism. REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/EducationHub20…

Tonight from 6.30pm, the @AJWO_UK are hosting their Bridging Generations: Jewish Lessons, Legacies & Lived Experiences event. An intergenerational panel, including Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick, will lead an evening of insight, connection and creativity. Info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bridging-gen…

The findings of the Government-backed review into antisemitism confirm what many British Jews already know and have been experiencing – that antisemitism has not only been increasing in Britain but is becoming normalised in many places. Statement: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/statem…

Tonight (Thursday 10 July) at 8pm, Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy will host their online Open House. Everyone is invited to grab their favourite drink and join Progressive Judaism’s @ChiefExecRabbis. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

York’s historic Aldwark Synagogue has been honoured with a moving and long-awaited deconsecration service, thanks to the hard work of York Liberal Jewish Community (@JewsInYork). Story: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/yljc-h…

Tomorrow (Wednesday 9 July) at 7pm, @RabbiRomain and @MosheLeibSol will examine the work of the Progressive Batei Din in a Progressive Judaism Education Hub session on Inherited Jewish Status and Conversion. REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/EducationHub20…

🧵 Today we remember the 52 people murdered in the 7 July terror attacks on London 20 years ago – and all those affected by the atrocity, including more than 700 who were injured. (1/3)

North Herts Progressive Jewish Community served up more than sunshine and skewers at their sell-out ‘Veggie-Q’. It was a celebration of community spirit, sizzling flavours, and a good old-fashioned sing-along led by Rabbi Paul Freedman. Full story: reformjudaism.org.uk/song-sunshine-…

Mosaic Jewish Community held an emotional Shir for Israel in June, as the country came under attack from Iran. Led with joy and passion by Ivor Goldberg, it focused thoughts on friends and relatives in Israel. Full story: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/harmon…

🧵 Once again, this Shabbat was marked by horrific antisemitic hate crime. In Melbourne, an Israeli restaurant was vandalised and the door of a synagogue set on fire. (1/4)

Progressive clergy – including Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah (left picture), Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner (right picture) and Rabbi Warren Elf – have launched the ‘SOS Gaza: Aid & Hostages’ campaign. It involves taking a selfie with a prayer, and sending it to the Foreign Secretary.

All who registered for the World Zionist Congress elections should have received an email confirmation of voter registration. The voting link will arrive on Sunday 6 July before 8am. Please do vote for OUR ISRAEL - the slate of Progressive (Liberal/Reform) and Masorti Judaism.

It has become a much-loved tradition at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue to mark LGBTQI+ Pride with a joyful Erev Shabbat service. This year, they hosted a combined LGBTQI+ and D/deaf Pride service, using British Sign Language interpretation. Full story: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/lgbtqi…

What are the attributes of the God you don't believe in? How many of the 13 Principles of Jewish Faith do you agree with? What should a theology for our new Progressive Judaism include? Watch our Education Hub discussion with @RabbiRJacobi and @rabbipete: youtube.com/watch?v=a5oWL-…

The South London Liberal Synagogue (SLLS) held a meaningful and musical Pride Shabbat service, put together by members of the community. Read the full story here: liberaljudaism.org/2025/07/slls-p…