Joint Statement from Jewish and Muslim Greens 19th May 2024 / 19th May 2024 by samalston Together, we oppose any efforts to exploit the ongoing tragedy in Israel-Palestine to foster division, intensify antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism. Within our communities, individuals and groups hold differing views. However, we recognise our shared common humanity and our collective pain. It’s crucial to build bridges that encourage unity and prevent division from […] Read more »
Jewish Greens AGM 29th October 2023 19th November 2023 / 25th March 2024 by davidfarbey Here’s a brief summary of our AGM which was held on Zoom on 29th October 2023. There were 20 people present. The full minutes will be published after approval by the new officers committee 1. Officers report for 2022-2023 (previously circulated to members): The officers report was accepted, with thanks to the outgoing officers team. […] Read more »
Jewish Greens at Conference Autumn 2023 12th October 2023 / 25th March 2024 by Jewish Greens had a typically frenetic conference with multiple new members and requests for our antisemitism training. We also saw multiple members address conference including our Treasurer, Zack Polanski. Membership Officer, Vivien Lichtenstein, was also elected to the Alterative Disputes Resolution Committee. Alongside this we held our social and heard from Brighton Progressive Rabbi Gabriel […] Read more »
Supporting Gypsy and Roma traveller community- the role of the Green Party 28th August 2023 / 25th March 2024 by This was a fascinating event promoting a new policy developed by the Gpysy and Roma Traveller working group. Baroness Jenny Jones of Moulescoomb, a Green peer and leading opponent within parliament against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Virgil Bitu, from the GRT working group, is a Roma human rights campaigner and a key […] Read more »
British Jewish Communities relationship with Israel- A discussion with Yachad 9th August 2023 / 25th March 2024 by A Point of No Return – A discussion with Danielle Bett of Yachad At the start of August as protests raged in Israel Jewish Greens held a fascinating discussion with Danielle Bett from Yachad. It featured an outline of what is happening in Israel and how this is transforming the UK Jewish community. Read more »
Jewish Greens statement on Caroline Lucas stepping down as MP for Brighton Pavilion 9th June 2023 / 25th March 2024 by Jewish tradition teaches us to be sceptical of political movements tied to an individual leader and single personality. Three thousand years of striving for a better world has taught us that we are stewards who pass onto the next generation.When Rabbi Sacks articulated his vision of Jewish leadership, his second principle was that ‘no-one leads […] Read more »
Green Party Deputy leader Zack Polanski joins West London synagogue for Tu Bish Vat Seder 23rd January 2023 / 25th March 2024 by Jewish Greens attended West London Reform Synagogue where Green Party Deputy Leader and London Assembly member Zack Polanski spoke with Rabbi Helen Freeman about the connection between his environmentalism and his Jewish faith. Read more »
New Jewish Green Party Councillor on why she joined the Green Party 11th January 2023 / 25th March 2024 by A new Jewish Green Councillor Jo Bird, talked to Bright Green live about why she joined the party. Watch it here: Jo Bird on why she joined the Green Party Jo Bird joins a number of existing Jewish Green elected officials including: Zack Polanski , Andree Frieze and Lesley Grahame. Read more »
Leadership candidates answer Jewish Greens questions. 10th August 2022 / 25th March 2024 by Jewish Greens have received answers from all candidates standing in the current Green Party Leadership election. Please find their responses here: Jewish Greens Questions to Leadership candidates Update: Jewish Greens are delighted the Carla and Adrian have been elected co-leaders of the Green Party. Read more »
