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New Chair for Reform Rabbis
Written by Movement for Reform Judaism Wednesday, 01 July 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.Problems with JustGiving Website
Written by Movement for Reform Judaism Wednesday, 01 July 2009
Thank you so much for the excellent response to our appeal two weeks ago. Already over £6000 has been donated and for this we are very grateful.Unfortunately, JustGiving upgraded their website at the same time as the launch of the Movement Appeal and they experienced major technical difficulties.
Highest number of new rabbis for more than a decade
Written by Movement for Reform Judaism Thursday, 11 June 2009
The Leo Baeck College is preparing to ordain eight new progressive rabbis on July 5th. This will be the largest group to graduate from the rabbinic training since 1996, signifying not only the strength and status of the College, but also the continued growth of progressive Judaism in the UK and Europe.Read more: Highest number of new rabbis for more than a decade
Historic victory for Jewish pluralism in Israel
Written by Movement for Reform Judaism Thursday, 21 May 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.More Articles...
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