Israel’s direction poses ‘existential threat’ to Judaism, UK’s leading progressive rabbis warn
UK's leading progressive rabbis have expressed concerns that Israel's current political direction may threaten Jewish values. They emphasize that criticizing the Israeli government is a Jewish obligation rather than disloyalty. Their new book features diverse perspectives on Jewish identity, Zionism, and Israel's future.
- ▪Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy warn that Israel's trajectory could pose an existential threat to Judaism.
- ▪They argue that criticism of the Israeli government reflects a commitment to Jewish values and is essential for dialogue.
- ▪The book they co-edited includes 40 essays from various Jewish clergy and community leaders on complex issues surrounding Jewish identity.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:40 GMT |
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Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy co-edited 40 essays from Jewish clergy and community leaders on debates surrounding Jewish identity, Zionism and Israel. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The GuardianView image in fullscreenRabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy co-edited 40 essays from Jewish clergy and community leaders on debates surrounding Jewish identity, Zionism and Israel. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The GuardianJudaismIsrael’s direction poses ‘existential threat’ to Judaism, UK’s leading progressive rabbis warnRabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy say criticising Israeli government is not disloyalty but a Jewish obligationAamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent Tue 28 Apr 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 03.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe UK’s…
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