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Thank you to all those who contributed to our High Holy Day Appeal.

This is now closed for donations via us but you are welcome to make any further donations to the Peterborough Foodbank and Magen David Adom directly.

You can find a statement from the Progessive Clergy and details of the prayer in this article here: pljc.org.uk/prayersforisrael

Liberal Judaism and The Movement for Reform Judaism have announced that they will be working together to create one single unified Progressive Jewish movement for the UK.

Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky will partner with Rabbi Josh Levy who is to become the CEO of The Movement for Reform Judaism, and together they will lead this exciting and history-making project. There is more information here.

On 5th/6th February, it will be Tu B’Shvat, known as the New Year for Trees. In modern times, this is the time we celebrate all things trees, nature and the environment and how we can better our relationship with these.

Holidays FAQ – Tu B’Shvat

PLJC wish all our members and friends a happy Chanukah, we look forward to seeing everyone again in the new year.

Our thoughts are with all those being affected by the crisis happening in Ukraine. We pray for a swift and peaceful end to this conflict. In this modern world, we can only hope that love and sense will prevail over hatred and violence.

World Jewish Relief (WJR) and the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) have launched Ukraine Crisis Appeals.

War will be catastrophic for the vulnerable people WJR supports across Ukraine. The charity are in communication with partners across the country and will be responding to needs as they arise.

You can donate to the WJR appeal here.

The WUPJ has also launched a Ukraine Crisis Fund – money will be spent on individuals and communities to ensure their safety and wellbeing. If the conflict escalates further, the money raised will become crucial and necessary help for many people. If the tension eases, the fund will be spent on the development of the progressive Jewish community in Ukraine.
You can also donate to the WUPJ appeal here.

Holocaust Memorial Day is a national commemoration day in the United Kingdom dedicated to the remembrance of the Jews and others who suffered in the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution. 

Members will be informed of events happening locally within the Peterborough area. There is also a national website dedicated to the day itself, should you want to find more information about the day and how you can take part in your area:

https://www.hmd.org.uk/

This High Holy Days, Liberal Judaism communities across the country are offering a mix of online, hybrid and in-person services.

Members have been emailed details of the services being held by PLJC, and you can visit the website below for details of all the services being streamed by Liberal Judaism:

Liberal Judaism High Holy Days services 2021