WHAT'S ON
Updates from Kehilat Shanghai
Peter Kohn, Temple Beth Israel member and senior journalist at the Australian Jewish News, will be writing quarterly reports on Kehilat Shanghai. Kohn's family lived in Shanghai during World War II, and he has written two novels about the Shanghai Jewish community.
Two Torahs for Indonesia
Rabbi David Kunin, with his wife Shelley and Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky, under the auspices of the UPJ, has assisted Indonesia's emerging Progressive community over the past number of years. Earlier this month, Rabbi Kunin brought two Sifrei Torah to Tokyo (donated by congregations in Edmonton, Canada and Newcastle, Pennsylvania) and will deliver them to Indonesia next month. Click here to read Rabbi Kunin's blog, "Bringing the Light of Torah to the ends of the Earth".
Shabbat shalom video from Netzer
Netzer madrichim shared a beautiful video wishing Shabbat shalom from MachaNoar Sydney Junior Camp.
Violence against Progressive service at Kotel
In response to receiving news of the violence at the Kotel yesterday, when IRAC, IMPJ and URJ leadership were attempting to hold a joint service with Hebrew Union College students and Board of Governors, the UPJ sent the following message of support to Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Rabbi Gilad Kariv, Rabbi Noa Sattath and Anat Hoffman:Support the Netzer Appeal
Netzer launched its Appeal on 27 September and are pleased to announce they have raised close to $5000. Supporting this Appeal is crucial to the future of our Progressive movement to support:
- Funding for our two shlichim in NSW and VIC;
- Successful camp experiences;
- Active outreach to smaller Jewish communities;
- Shnat attendees, who return to our region to serve.
Please be generous in your support.
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