Rabbi John Rayner on Progressive Judaism
Abstract This article explores Rabbi John Rayner's writing about the coming together of the Reform and Liberal movements, including his reflections concerning the proposed merger in 1983–1984. Drawing on sermons and articles from the 1950s to the 1990s, it also touches on his broader vision for Progressive Judaism. It draws parallels between John Rayner's views and aspects of the conversation that is happening today.
Authors
- Juliette Lévy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8434-9936)
- Charley Baginsky
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Judaism
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3167/ej.2025.580202
- Primary Topic
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00