Blog
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Limmud Ireland 2025
Limmud Ireland is a fresh addition to the world of Jewish learning events and is set to offer a distinctive and innovative approach to Jewish education. Similar to other Limmud events held globally, Limmud Ireland aims to create a vibrant community of learners who are passionate about expanding their knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and…
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Pesach 2025
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Purim 2025
We are delighted to host a family celebration for Purim on Sunday 16th of March at 2PM. There will be hamanstachen, snacks and a kids activity. Fancy dress is encouraged! Please RSVP by email for details. You can learn more about Purim traditions here, and find holiday resources, podcasts and activities for children at PJ…
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat online this Friday evening! Jewish Small Communities Ireland are hosting and we will be joined by the Baal Tfilah cohort. Friday 7th February 18.30-19.30 UK time. Please access via our usual Zoom link. To register, please contact progressivejewishlinkni@gmail.com or reach out via WhatsApp. We look forward to seeing you…
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Holocaust Memorial Day
As Holocaust Memorial Day is approaching, please see below for some local events and resources: Thursday 16th January 1PM @ PRONIFrom Kazakhstan to Kilkeel – the story of the Sekules family. -Esther Bloch and Csilla Toldy Monday 20th January – Saturday 22nd February @ Linen Museum, Lisburn “Through these pale cold days” – An artistic response…
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Hanukkah 2024
Hanukkah is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, the holiday brings light, joy, and warmth to our homes and communities as we celebrate with candles, food, family, and friends. This year, Hanukkah will begin at sunset on Wednesday 25th…
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High Holidays 2024
Rosh Hashanah We came together to celebrate the new year 5785 with music, fun, crafts – and lots of delicious food, of course. The children made holiday cards and everyone had the opportunity to dip apples in honey and wish each other a Happy New Year, with sweeter days to come. Shana tovah umetukah! Yom…
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Upcoming Events
As the High Holidays are approaching, take a look at our upcoming events.
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Belfast Pride 2024
The Progressive Jewish Link is once again delighted to celebrate Pride and the wonderful diversity of our growing community. On the 27th of July we took part in the annual Belfast Pride Parade alongside other community & faith groups. It was a wonderful day- despite the sudden rain shower- and we were very lucky meet…
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Pesach 2024
Towards the end of Passover we were able to host a wonderful event again this year, with a spread of delicious kosher l’pesach food to share. Paula gave us a very informative talk about the story of Passover and encouraged the discussion about the holiday. The children enjoyed holiday themed crafts and colouring in –…