The Australian Jewish News published an article written by senior journalist Peter Kohn on 3 December 2021, "New ideas for UPJ", detailing innovative ideas that were presented by UPJ Vice-President Dorothy Graff OAM, UPJ Executive Committee member Danny Hochberg (pictured right), Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth (Emanuel Synagogue, pictured left), UPJ Vice-President, UPJ Co-President David Knoll AM and ARZA President Helen Shardey OAM at the UPJ Roundtable held on 25 November. CLICK HERE to read the article. #TheAustralianJewishNews

The Australian Jewish News published an article titled "Hate, Chanukah and freedoms", which quoted UPJ Co-President David Knoll's statement at the UPJ AGM on 25 November: "Fighting antisemitism and standing up for Israel are two sides of the same coin.". CLICK HERE to read the article. #TheAustralianJewishNews

The UPJ Annual Report, featuring messages from UPJ leadership and news about congregations through Australia, New Zealand and Asia, has been published. CLICK HERE to view/download the report, and CLICK HERE to view the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021.

SHABBAT SERVICES 

DAILY MINYANS

Emanuel Synagogue
Weekdays Monday to Friday at 8am: https://zoom.us/j/702546413 
Musical minyan Sundays at 9am: https://zoom.us/j/306800789

PJV (Progressive Judaism Victoria)
Torah Study on Saturdays at 9.00am led by clergy and community leaders from each PJV congregation. Log on via Zoom

WEEKLY PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Emanuel Synagogue
Clergy Thoughts for the Day: https://www.emanuel.org.au/thoughts(https://zoom.us/j/94590645619)
Parashat Hashavua every week on Wednesdays at 8.15pm (https://zoom.us/j/93124176951)
Conversations about Israel with Jeffrey Rabbi Kamins on Mondays at 10.00-11.30am; https://zoom.us/j/631843337
Shabbat Tot online for 2-5-year-olds, first Friday of each month from 4.30-5.00pm (click here for Zoom, Meeting ID: 897 4684 3715, Password 467609)
Speakeasy with Jeffrey Rabbi Kamins on Tuesdays at 5.00pm; come on by with a drink of your choice for an hour of conversation (https://zoom.us/j/94346997043)
Pre-Shabbat Shmooze with Reverend Sam Zwarenstein on Fridays at 10.00am; come on by with a drink of your choice for an hour of conversation (https://zoom.us/j/94590645619)
Hebrew classes and events are also available online. Please visit www.emanuel.org.au for more information.
Parashat Hashavua (Weekly Torah Study) each Wednesday at 8.15pm with Rabbi Kaiserblueth (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93124176951)
Thursday Night in the Circle, on the 2nd and 45h Thursday of each month from 7.15pm with Cantor George Mordecai to discuss theology, ethics and learn some very deep Torah: https://zoom.us/j/205614635 
Kabbalah Meditation and Mindfulness Online: Mondays at 8.30am with Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link)
Kabbalah Text Study and Discussion Online: Mondays at 9.00am with Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link)

Etz Chayim Progressive Synagogue
B'nei Mitzvah Weekly Classes: Thursdays 4.00-6.00pm (Term 4 starts 12 October)
Beit Sefer Chayim Classes: Thursdays 4.00-6.00pm (Term 4 starts 12 October)
Succot Family Afternoon: Sunday 1 October, 3.00-5.30pm
Succot Morning Tea: Tuesday 3 October, 10.00am-12.00pm

Kedem

North Shore Temple Emanuel
Introduction to Judaism classes are available year round in person, or hybrid on Zoom for those who live at a distance from the synagogue. Classes cover a range of topics at an introductory level, including Jewish values, holidays, sacred texts, life cycle rituals, theology, history, movements, Israel, and more.
Phosphorescence! A monthly Rosh Chodesh Conversation on what sparks you - meets on or near the beginning of each new Hebrew month, welcoming all genders, for a discussion about what glows and grows the soul.
Torah Study Group on Sundays at 12.00-1.00pm, weekly either on Zoom on a week night or in person prior to the Shabbat morning service.  A weekly, discussion based, class on the Torah portion for that week and related topics. Our class is never just about the Torah itself. Instead, we ask: What did this mean to the generations before? How can this deepen and inspire our lives today? To RSVP email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Temple Beth Israel
Drop in and Chat: Wednesday 28 June at 10.30am (in-person @ TBI)
Judaism in a Digital Age with Rabbi Danny Schiff: Thursday 29 June, 6 July and 13 July at 7.30pm AEST (Zoom only: register: https://tbi.shulcloud.com/event/JudaisminaDigitalAge
Tribe Conversion Class Orientation: Tuesday 4 July at 7.30pm (in-person @ TBI) - CLICK HERE to learn more and register
Hebrew Classes: Thursdays beginning 20 July (in-person @ TBI) CLICK HERE to register
Parashat Hashavua (Torah Study), Saturdays at 9.00am: www.tbi.org.au/live
Beit Sefer Chayim (Prep - Yr 5 who are not at a Jewish day school); for more information and to enrol, click here.
Winter Warmers: Soup and Schmooze before the Friday night service at 5.30pm.

Netzer Bites
Weekly Sunday programs:
Juniors (Years 3-6): 2.00-2.45pm (https://zoom.us/j/96103582424)
Seniors (Years 7+): 2.45-3.30pm (https://zoom.us/j/96103582424)

Netzer Sprout
A lively musical prayer experience, led by Netzer bogrim, held on the first Friday of each month at 5.30pm