700 DAYS

There are numbers that feel heavy to say, heavy to hold. This Friday marks 700 days. Seven hundred days since families were shattered and hostages were taken into captivity in…

Proudly Jewish - Proudly Progressive

Proudly Jewish - Proudly Progressive

There are numbers that feel heavy to say, heavy to hold. This Friday marks 700 days. Seven hundred days since families were shattered and hostages were taken into captivity in…

The Torah insists, “Justice, justice shall you pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20)– a double emphasis highlighting our sacred obligation to seek justice and fairness for all. #highholidays2025 #Elul #justice #fairness

Jewish tradition teaches that “whoever saves one life, it is considered as if they saved an entire world” – affirming the infinite value of each human life. #highholidays2025 #Elul #sanctityOfLife…

The Torah warns, “Do not stand idly by while your neighbour’s blood is shed” – insisting that we intervene and speak up when others are in danger or suffering. #highholidays2025…

Pirkei Avot teaches: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?” – a charge…

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel taught that “in a free society, some are guilty, but all are responsible,” reminding us of our collective duty to confront injustice. #highholidays2025 #Elul #socialJustice #collectiveResponsibility

Jewish tradition teaches that we are all responsible for one another – kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh – emphasising community solidarity and mutual care. #highholidays2025 #Elul #community #solidarity

There’s a particular feeling that comes with the start of a long journey. Maybe you’ve felt it. That moment when the bags are packed, the destination is set, and you’re…

The Torah commands us to love the stranger as ourselves, “for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” – teaching inclusion and a welcoming spirit towards outsiders. #highholidays2025 #Elul…

Rabbi Hillel taught: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary”– reminding us to treat others with empathy…