Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, who served Beth Shalom in Auckland from 1987-91 and is currently the Executive Director/Campus Rabbi of Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, has created a meaningful program for Tashlich and is encouraging UPJ congregations to participate. Currently there are 59 teams registered from the US, Israel, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Sweden and Palau. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE, and click on "Read More" to hear how this program developed.
UPJ Co-Presidents David D Knoll AM and Brian Samuel OAM, and ARZA President Helen Shardey, submitted an OpEd on rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism that was published in the Australian Jewish News on 10 June. CLICK HERE to read the OpEd. #TheAustralianJewishNews.
The Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Scholarship Foundation is awarding up to 12 scholarships for its Global jewish Leadership Program to committed Jewish students who would like to study in Germany and become part of a worldwide network of future Jewish leaders. CLICK HERE to read more about the scholarship and learn how to apply, and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to answer questions.
If you missed attending the WUPJ's Connections Conference last week, its organisers have generously offered the opportunity to view YouTube videos of many of the sessions. For the links to view the videos, CLICK HERE.
The 2019-2020 UPJ Annual Report has been published, which includes reports from congregations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Click here to read and download the report. To read and download the minutes of the 2020 UPJ AGM, click here.