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Nearly 30 heads of major British Jewish organisations condemn ‘shocking and distressing’ treatment of Progressive co-leads

Organisations include Limmud, LSJS, Leo Baeck College and the JLC

Rabbi Baginsky and Rabbi Levy ignored the spirit of the hostage rally with their speech

Rather than showing moral leadership by reflecting on whether they might have misjudged the situation, their defensive reaction suggests they view the incident through the lens of their own persecution – a troubling disconnect.

Our community is in pain – we must stand together

Even if we disagree with them, we must allow different voices to be heard

Progressive rabbis hold havdalah service in solidarity with hostages and Gazan civilians

The leading clergy called for a ceasefire and more aid into the Strip

We were silenced when we spoke up for Gazans, but Judaism isn’t about retreating into echo chambers

The leaders of Progressive Judaism were booed off stage for showing support for those suffering in Gaza – now they are ‘more determined than ever’ to stand up for ‘diversity of thought’

Booing the heads of Progressive Judaism off stage at hostage march was ‘disgraceful’, BoD says

Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were greeted with loud jeers when they showed support for the idea of a Palestinian state

Chief Rabbi condemns Starmer at hostage rally where Progressive rabbis were booed off stage

Relatives of victims of October 7 spoke at the march to Downing Street

Progressive and Masorti rabbis to hold Havdalah vigil, calling for ceasefire

Organisers say they are standing in solidarity with the hostages and demanding more aid into Gaza

National protest to demand release of hostages in central London this Sunday

Thousands of people are likely to attend the demonstration, which has the backing of Masorti, Progressive, Orthodox, and S&P Sephardi Communities

Progressive leader addresses young interfaith activists

Rabbi Charley Baginsky was one of the keynote speakers at the launch of the Young Professionals Interfaith Network

Chief Rabbi: UK recognition of Palestine ‘a profound betrayal’

Sir Ephraim Mirvis fears it will make diaspora Jews more vulnerable

‘Not in our name’: leaders of Progressive Judaism condemn Gaza war

Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy release statement saying it’s ‘nearly impossible’ to hold onto Zionist dream

The conversation about Israel our community cannot avoid

We refuse to accept that we must choose between the pain we carry as British Jews and our deep compassion for the suffering of others

US Rabbinical Council say End of Life bill overlooks ‘moral caution’

The bill has divided religious opinion across the board

Rabbis ‘deeply concerned’ by End of Life Bill

Reform and Liberal approve historic merger as Progressive Judaism

Delegates of the two synagogue groups voted by more than 90 per cent to unite on Sunday