The UK's two most senior Progressive rabbis warned that Israel's current political direction could pose an 'existential threat' to Judaism itself if it becomes incompatible with Jewish values, arguing that criticizing the Israeli government is a Jewish obligation not disloyalty. The rabbis, Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, co-lead Progressive Judaism, which represents about a third of UK synagogues, and they're releasing a collection of 40 essays exploring debates around Jewish identity, Zionism, and Israel. Their stance reflects tension within the Jewish community — they were booed off stage last year at a pro-Israel rally for calling for an end to the war and Palestinian statehood, but both continue advocating for justice and peace for all parties in the Middle East.