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Liberal and Reform Judaism host first event since unification announcement

The biennial weekend event was Progressive Judaism's first major in-person event in five years

May 25, 2023 15:44
Liberal Reform Judaism Biennial
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Jews from 30 communities gathered at the weekend to attend Progressive Judaism’s first major event since the historic unification of Liberal and Reform Judaism was announced.

They were assured that the unification was “not a merger or a takeover”, rather an “opportunity to work together and build something new”.

Over 200 Liberal Jews, and as many online, attended the three-day event, which took the theme of “Liberal Judaism Matters”. The occasion was Progressive Judaism's first in-person biennial event in five years.

Guests were updated on the unification of the movements, and a memorial was held for all those who had died since the last in-person meeting. They also celebrated the birthday of 102-year-old Ruth Shire, who was watching through Zoom.