More than 1,500 people from across the Jewish community, and beyond, came together in a vigil to support the hostages still held by Hamas.

Read about the rally, and the speech from Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, here: reformjudaism.org.uk/community-unit…

An Online Seder is being held this year for all those who have recently converted, are in the process of converting, are on a Jewish learning journey or just want to find out more about Passover.

Find out more here: liberaljudaism.org/2024/04/join-o…

We have loved joining our Muslim friends and neighbours - as well as those from all faiths and backgrounds - over the last month for interfaith Iftar events.

We wish everyone celebrating today an #EidMubarak .

At 6pm tonight, the Jewish community will gather opposite Downing Street for a mass vigil for all those who have been held hostage by Hamas for more than six months since the 7 October massacre.

Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky will be speaking at the vigil.

Rabbi David-Yehuda ‘DY’ Stern led a Tolkien themed Shabbat at Radlett Reform Synagogue.

Reflecting on The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and Middle-Earth, the service explored life’s journey, hope for nature and parallels between Lord of the Rings and Tanakh (Hebrew Bible).

An important final Iftar in a month that also saw #Ramadan fast-breaking meals held inside Finchley Progressive, Birmingham Progressive, Oaks Lane Reform, Edgware and Hendon Reform and Alyth Synagogues.

Six months on from Oct 7, over 130 hostages are still held captive by terrorists. Join us 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲𝗣𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 to stand vigil and keep their plight at the forefront of all our minds. #BringThemHome #BringThemHome Now #VigilForTheHostages

Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky, the Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism, have written a powerful reflection for Jewish News on the situation in Israel and Gaza, six months on from the horrifying events of 7 October.

Read it here: jewishnews.co.uk/opinion-a-refl…

Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue joined with Faiths Forum for London to host an Iftar – which saw 100 people from local Jewish and Muslim communities come together.

Pictured are Rabbi Debbie Y-S 🟣 of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue and Mustafa Field OBE of
@londonfaiths.

Story: loom.ly/sFs49zY

In defence of #interfaith #dialogue and the importance of education for fostering better relations between faith communities. There's never been a more important time to talk together. My reflections on @BBCR4 Beyond Belief alongside Julie Siddiqi and Rabbi Debbie Y-S 🟣 Giles Fraser

Mike Royston of Southend and District Reform Synagogue (SDRS) has been made an Honorary Alderman of the City of Southend in recognition for his services as a Councillor.

Read the full story here: loom.ly/YuZZkqc

The first Jewish appointee to the office of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire was installed in a history-making ceremony at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS).

Read the The Jewish Chronicle article here: loom.ly/T7gBHAc

Exciting news that I’m honoured to share: I follow in extraordinary footsteps of my dear friend, Rabbi Miriam Berger. Hers are huge shoes to fill, but along with Rabbis Deborah Blausten (on mat leave) & Howard Cooper, & our incredible professional / lay teams, we are here to keep FRS moving forward!

New spiritual leaders for Alyth and Finchley Reform

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The first hustings for President/Vice Presidents of Board of Deputies of British Jews took place at The LJS.

Progressive Judaism Co-Leads Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky said: “We look forward to working with whoever wins to build an even stronger and more confident Judaism for the UK.”

Rabbi Mark Goldsmith has written for Jewish News about the new Reform Machzor – the first in 40 years.

Read the article here: jewishnews.co.uk/leap-of-faith-…

To get your copy, contact your local Reform community. Those living abroad will soon be able to order via Manor House Books.

Progressive Judaism Co-Lead Rabbi Charley was honoured to attend the The Concordia Forum Iftar with Keir Starmer and other political and civic leaders.

Rabbi Charley said: “This was a chance for us to continue to develop our friendship and conversation, even in difficult times.”

🎊 Celebrating a decade of equal marriage!

Our Progressive Jewish movements campaigned for it and are proud to have hosted weddings and blessings since day one.

Find your nearest community here: pathtoprogressivejudaism.org.uk/community-find…

Picture courtesy of David Davidi-Brown

As Rabbi Jonathan writes: “We will now be part of a much-strengthened form of tolerant, inclusive, modern Judaism not only serving existing Reform and Liberal communities, but also reaching out to the many Jews who are unaffiliated and whom we want to bring home.”

Very pleased that Progressive Judaism can host the very first hustings of the Board of Deputies of British Jews vice presidents and President