The coming together of Britain’s Liberal and Reform movements to co-create one Progressive Judaism will amplify our voice, increase our numbers and broaden what it means to be Jewish and concerned and engaged in modern life.
Having travelled the country listening to our communities, we believe that there is a willingness to move forward, and we are confident that we have a mandate to continue onto the next stage.
It has been an exciting time for the clergy bodies of Reform and Liberal Judaism, working in partnership together to create supportive structures that hold a multiplicity of voices and acknowledge the value in deep conversations.
It has been amazing to be welcomed into communities and hear first-hand from our membership what really matters to you about movement and its relationship with your community. This is what you told us…
In April 2023, when the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism announced our plans to unite into one single Progressive movement, it opened many new opportunities for our synagogues and our members.
It is important to explain why we are using Progressive Judaism as a working title, update on where we have got to on naming and speak about how the right name can underpin a truly exciting and forward-looking movement.
It has been nearly a year since the full-time process of bringing our two organisations together began. We want to recognise how much work has been done in this time and the significant milestones we have achieved.
It has been a year since the full-time process of uniting Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism into one single Progressive Judaism began – our leadership reflect on, and share, what has taken place.