TorahThe Progressive rabbi who wants to launch a new yeshivah in LondonRabbi Benji Stanley has given up a comfortable pulpit to pursue his educational dreamBy Simon Rocker4 min read
Progressive JudaismProgressive rabbis hold havdalah service in solidarity with hostages and Gazan civiliansThe leading clergy called for a ceasefire and more aid into the StripBy Gaby Wine2 min read
By Rabbi Charley BaginskyWe were silenced when we spoke up for Gazans, but Judaism isn’t about retreating into echo chambersThe 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’3 min read
Progressive JudaismBooing the heads of Progressive Judaism off stage at hostage march was ‘disgraceful’, BoD saysRabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were greeted with loud jeers when they showed support for the idea of a Palestinian stateBy Katie Grant3 min read
Progressive JudaismProgressive and Masorti rabbis to hold Havdalah vigil, calling for ceasefireOrganisers say they are standing in solidarity with the hostages and demanding more aid into GazaBy Gaby Wine2 min read
Newcastle Reform SynagogueRabbi Sybil Sheridan bids farewell to Newcastle after more than a decade‘Rabbi Sybil has encouraged us and given us self-belief to step forward and actively lead’By Gaby Wine1 min read
Cardiff Reform SynagogueCardiff Reform sees record number of conversionsThis is a reflection of the wider Progressive Jewish community, said leadersBy Gaby Wine1 min read
Chief Rabbi: UK recognition of Palestine ‘a profound betrayal’Sir Ephraim Mirvis fears it will make diaspora Jews more vulnerableBy Gaby Wine2 min read||August 1, 2025 11:37
‘Not in our name’: leaders of Progressive Judaism condemn Gaza warRabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy release statement saying it’s ‘nearly impossible’ to hold onto Zionist dreamBy Jane Prinsley3 min read||July 28, 2025 18:15
The Who is a Jew conundrum that Israel continues to dodgeThe latest attempt to restrict the Law of Return won’t be the lastBy Simon Rocker4 min read||July 18, 2025 08:00
Exclusive: Progressive rabbinate criticises Board of Deputies over treatment of FT 36In a statement leaked to the JC, clergy claim the views expressed by the 36 are ‘underrepresented’ by Jewish communal institutions.By Jane Prinsley2 min read||July 15, 2025 17:51
By Rabbi Charley BaginskyThe conversation about Israel our community cannot avoidWe refuse to accept that we must choose between the pain we carry as British Jews and our deep compassion for the suffering of others3 min read||July 9, 2025 12:47
‘The principle is to be inclusive. We want to put a welcome sign on the Beit Din’As they prepare to unite as Progressive Judaism, Liberal and Reform rabbis are discussing where their practices need to convergeBy Simon Rocker4 min read||June 15, 2025 11:33
NNLS rabbi to take up role at Westminster SynagogueRabbi Zahavit Shalev will become interim rabbi at the independent Progressive synagogue as Rabbi Benji Stanley leaves to study in IsraelBy Simon Rocker2 min read||June 12, 2025 11:15
Shavuot launch for new ‘Prophetic Judaism’ initiativeVoices for Prophetic Judaism will champion ‘justice, peace, equality, human rights, and the planet’By Simon Rocker1 min read||May 29, 2025 13:38