We would like to wish our Jewish members and friends a Happy New Year! Here is a Rosh Hashanah message from Co-Lead of The Movement for Progressive Judaism, Rabbi Charley Baginsky:
“A new year is not a blank page. We arrive carrying everything that has been. Perhaps we can change the shape of the room, and see one another differently, with a fresh perspective this year.“ You can continue to watch the video on Facebook.
Holocaust Memorial Day is a national day that takes place on 27 January. We commemorate the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more murdered under Nazi persecution. Prejudice still continues today within our communities and across the UK.
In Peterborough, there was a poignant service held. Across the region other commemoration events are held including Corby, Spalding and Stamford.
We are always grateful and impressed to see the local schools taking part in these events.
If you are not already members/friends of our community and are interested in joining in with our High Holy Day Services please enquire with us using our contact page for details.
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.
Peterborough’s Sunday Remembrance Day Service took place, with a civic procession and Service at the Cathedral. PLJC were represented in the wreath-laying ceremony.
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.
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.
