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Registered: 27 August 2008

Reform Judaism is living Judaism. It is a religious philosophy rooted in nearly four millennia of Jewish tradition, whilst actively engaged with modern life and thought. This means both an uncompromising assertion of eternal truths and values and an open, positive attitude to new insights and changing circumstances. It is a living, evolving faith that Jews of today and tomorrow can live by.

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Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner on Tu B'Shevat

By reformjudaism, February 3, 2012

Movement Rabbi, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner on Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish new year for trees.

Rabbi Gilad Kariv at the Sternberg Centre

By reformjudaism, January 13, 2012

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Sunday 22 January

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Rosh Hashanah 5770: A message from Rabbi Bayfield

By reformjudaism, September 18, 2009

Head of the Movement for Reform Judaism, Rabbi Dr. Tony Bayfield shares his reflections on Rosh Hashanah 5770.

It bothers me a lot that we still teach childish notions of faith whilst missing the genuine article.

I never cease to be appalled by how much I read and forget. But some things at least do stay with me. An example comes from a book of short stories called 'In the Reign of Peace' by the American author Hugh Nissenson published forty years ago. When I took it down from the shelf recently, I was reminded that the word shalom is wrongly spelled in Hebrew on the dustcover!

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Free High Holy Day Tickets

By reformjudaism, August 12, 2009

Free tickets are available for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services at many Reform synagogues across the UK. This scheme is aimed at 18-30 year olds.

Three easy steps to joining synagogue services of your choice:

1. Pick up the phone and call 020 8349 5666
2. Request a shul from the list
3. Ticket sent - present ticket at shul

For more info contact alyson.joseph@reformjudaism.org.uk

Rosh HaShanah starts 18th September, Yom Kippur starts 27th September.

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New Chair for Reform Rabbis

By reformjudaism, July 1, 2009

At its Annual General Meeting earlier this month, the Assembly of Reform Rabbis UK voted in a new Chair, Rabbi Tony Hammond. Rabbi Hammond takes over from Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain, and will serve a two year term of office.

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The Movement for Reform Judaism Appeal

By reformjudaism, June 24, 2009

Touching Lives for a Brighter Jewish Future

Our challenge is to keep on supporting our young people to ensure a rich and rewarding Jewish future for us all.

Will you make it your challenge to support us?

The Movement for Reform Judaism Appeal: Please donate now by calling our donation line on 020 8349 5684 OR visit our website: http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/support-us/ to donate on-line

If you cannot support us, dozens of young people will miss out on an opportunity that could shape their life for years to come. Please help by donating whatever you can.

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Historic Victory for Jewish Pluralism in Israel

By reformjudaism, May 22, 2009

This week marks a very important moment for Progressive Judaism and the cause of Jewish pluralism in Israel. On Tuesday 19th May the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) won a precedent-setting case in the Israeli Supreme Court which says that the State has to provide equal funding for Reform and Conservative conversion classes.

The case itself may seem inconsequential but the implications are huge. This is the first time that the Court has declared that government funding must be provided to non-Orthodox Jewish religious services in Israel.

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Two firsts for Reform Judaism: A Jewish Lord Mayor and a Shabbat service at the Guildhall

By reformjudaism, November 17, 2008

Jewish Lord Mayors are not new in London. Sir David Salomons was the first one in 1855, but it took until last week for the first one from a major Reform Community, West London Synagogue, to aspire to the position of the 681st incumbent. He is Alderman Ian Luder, who took up his post on Friday 8th November.

As West London already boasts as members both the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Louise Hyams and the Leader of Westminster City Council, Simon Milton, the position of the Reform Community in the life of the metropolis is on a firm and acknowledged footing.

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Reform Jew to become Lord Mayor of London

By reformjudaism, November 12, 2008

Ian Luder is set to become the first Reform Jew to serve as Lord Mayor of London. He will be the first Jewish Lord Mayor of the century and only the 9th ever since the 1300s.

Alderman Luder will be admitted in a special “Service of Unity” at West London Synagogue at which he will formally become The Lord Mayor, to be held on Friday 7th November. A Shabbat morning service will then be held the next day in the Guildhall for all those Jews participating in the traditional Lord Mayor’s procession through the streets of London, which attracts thousands of well-wishers every year.

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UK Communities reach out to Progressives in Israel

By reformjudaism, November 12, 2008

Members of Reform and Liberal communities have raised over £30,000 in aid of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ). The IMPJ found itself in a severe financial crisis earlier this year when the dramatic fall of the dollar against the shekel resulted in the Movement having 2 million fewer shekels than originally budgeted.

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Menorah finds a new home

By reformjudaism, November 12, 2008

‘Inspirational… Stunning… Amazing.’ These were just some of the reactions from hundreds of Jewish worshippers attending the first service at the new Menorah Synagogue on Altrincham Road in Sharston, home to Cheshire Reform Congregation.

Menorah Synagogue's new buildingContractors worked day and night to complete the state-of-the-art structure in time for Yom Kippur. Its high pitched roof features clear glass panels that let natural light flood into the central area where services are held, whilst white walls and halogen spotlights complete a truly modern place of worship.

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Reform Movement strides forward despite economic gloom

By reformjudaism, November 12, 2008

Even at a time of great financial concern, the Reform Movement attracted ten percent more guests than the previous year to its Annual Dinner last week. 240 people attended the event at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London’s Portland Place and £250,000 was pledged, representing a twenty five percent increase on last year.

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The Movement for Reform Judaism Film 2008

By reformjudaism, November 12, 2008

The Movement for Reform Judaism has worked hard to include people from all areas of Judaism.

This film looks at how the Movement reaches out to the mainstream and beyond to touch peoples' lives, and create a better future for the Jewish people.

The Movement for Reform Judaism Film 2007

By reformjudaism, September 11, 2008

The Movement for Reform Judaism has continued to grow in 2007, working to strengthen communities and the individual's Jewish journey under the auspices of the 2020 Vision.

The Movement for Reform Judaism Film 2006

By reformjudaism, September 11, 2008

This film explains the Movement's 2020 Vision - a response to the challenges currently facing the Jewish community in the UK. The Movement for Reform Judaism, which represents 43 synagogues across the UK, aims to build dynamic, growing communities of faith and learning which live out the values of Reform Judaism. We aim to reach out to people and respond to their needs; supporting them on their Jewish journey and helping them to find meaning and purpose in their lives.