Charley Baginsky

"In my early adulthood, I spent three years in Israel, with Judaism as part of my everyday. Back in the UK, I wanted to make Judaism part of my everyday here, too — and found that Progressive Judaism matches my value system, my integrity, and the way I live."

"As Progressive Jews, we have a unique approach to how we balance commitment to our textual tradition with our commitment to moral freedom and our sense of engagement with our place in wider society."

"omething that sets Progressive Judaism apart is our full inclusion of mixed-faith couples and families, with non-Jewish members able to retain their own faith or no faith."

"We believe that Progressive Judaism has a twofold purpose: to be a force for good in the world, playing an active role in shaping a society that reflects our Jewish values; and to transform and strengthen Jewish life in this country so it’s rich, inclusive, and innovative."

"We believe that we can best achieve this as one united movement, now representing one third of all Jews who are affiliated to synagogues in the UK — and we’ll be better able to reach out to all who identify as Jewish, but have not yet joined a community."

"It now feels like an unbelievable privilege"

"We have spent the last two years in the heart of our congregations."

"And now to be able to be here, at this moment of incredible privilege – something I didn’t think I would see in my entire career."