Founded in 1935, Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue is a thriving congregation keen to pursue Judaism in a modern and thoughtful way. Our Hebrew name – Adat Shalom Ve’reiut (Congregation of Peace and Friendship) expresses the values we live by and aspire to.

We are committed to Liberal Judaism, which cherishes and honours our Jewish heritage but is willing to reinterpret Jewish tradition in the light of contemporary insights and circumstances. Liberal Judaism values truth above tradition, sincerity above conformity, and all human needs above legal technicalities. In practice this means:

	Religious services conducted in both Hebrew and English
	Gender equality in all aspects of congregational life Acceptance of  patrilineal Jews
	Acceptance of people in relationships in which only one partner is Jewish
	Acceptance of lesbian and gay Jews and same-sex relationships
	Commitment to ethical action in all aspects of life

Click here to read more from the BHPS leaflet.

We have a welcoming, warm atmosphere at our services,  which are accompanied by singing. The synagogue also has an active social group which organizes sing-a-longs, quizzes and other fun evenings. There is a Diary for the current month. Our Religion School is bustling with classes for children from 3 years old upwards. We also have Purim and Chanukah parties

           

 

 

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