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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 … Continue reading “Holocaust Memorial Day”

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 … Continue reading “Major Changes for Progressive Judaism in the UK”

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) … Continue reading “Ukraine Crisis Fund”

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 … Continue reading “Holocaust Memorial Day”