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Applications open: ECAJ JAL Corps
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry's JAL Corps, a premier membership network that empowers next-generation Jewish leaders with knowledge and skills to drive action across various platforms, is beginning recruitment for the 2022 cohort. Professionals between the age of 25-40 (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis), with at least five years of professional experience and a clear affinity for community, Israel, politics, and social justice, are encouraged to apply. To learn more go to https://www.ecaj.org.au/jalcorps/ and to apply, contact Kareen Neumann: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Clergy share High Holy Days sermons
Rabbis, cantors and lay leaders from around the UPJ region have shared their High Holy Days sermons; click on "Read More" to see links to view videos and print versions of sermons. Stay tuned - more sermons will be posted as they are received.
Melton Trans-Tasman Hub announces new instructors
Melton welcomes two experienced educators onto the Trans-Tasman team: Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff and Rabbi Ronnie Figdor. Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff will be teaching Melton's six-week course "OMG, Can You Believe!?" on Mondays, starting 11 October, 7.00-8.30pm (AEDT) via Zoom (6 weeks). CLICK HERE to register and learn more.
IMPJ appoints new leaders: Kislanski and Likhovski
We are pleased to share news of the appointments of Anna Kislanski as the IMPJ Director General and Orly Erez-Likhovski as IRAC Director. IMPJ Chair Yair Lootsteen said: "With the support of our Movement's other exceptional professional staff members, Anna Kislanski and Orly Erez-Likhovski will lead our Movement to significant achievements which will positively impact the face of Israeli society."Save the Date: UPJ Biennial 17-20 November 2022
The UPJ Biennial Organising Committee decided last month to postpone the face-to-face conference planned for October 2021; the Biennial has now been re-scheduled for Thursday 17 November to Sunday 20 November 2022 at the Novotel Brighton Beach in Sydney. We are thrilled to share the news that Rabbi Sharon Brous has confirmed she will travel to Australia with her family and be our featured presenter at that time.
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