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URGENT ACTION REQUIRED – STOP THE KOTEL BILL

Take Action: Protect the Kotel for All Jews  A proposed Kotel Bill in Israel would give the ultra-Orthodox Chief Rabbinate sweeping authority over the Western Wall — including the power...

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UPJ 2026 Governance Course

Good Governance for Successful Synagogues April – May 2026 The UPJ continues to support our member congregations with the launch of the 2026 Governance Course for board members and potential...

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Shatz Course

The UPJ is running a Shaliach-Tzibbur Development program for people who want to learn to lead services in their Progressive community. Read more here.  

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Unite with Light

On Friday 19 December, the sixth night of Chanukah, the UPJ designated Unite with Light as a Chanukah Solidarity Service. Progressive Jewish communities across Australia and New Zealand were invited to come...

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Leaders and Members of Sydney’s Jewish Community at Admiralty House

On Tuesday 16 December, the Governor-General of Australia hosted leaders and members of Sydney’s Jewish community at Admiralty House to acknowledge their grief and the leadership and comfort these extraordinary...

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Reflections on the UPJ Gathering

A wonderful and inspiring UPJ 2025 Gathering! Leaders from across Australia, NZ and Asia came together for a warm welcome dinner, Havdalah, thoughtful workshops and meaningful discussions about our shared...

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AJN Article on ISM Trip

The Australian Jewish News published an article written by the immediate past president of UPJ, David Knoll. Read the AJN article.

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Reflections on the UPJ Mission to Israel 2025

Rabbi Allison Conyer reflects on the UPJ mission to Israel and the impact it had on her. Read more.

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ARZA report on the 2025 World Zionist Congress

The  39th World Zionist Congress has just concluded in Jerusalem, the largest in   history, drawing hundreds of delegates from Israel, the United States, and Jewish communities around the world....

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UPJ in Israel – Follow along for updates

UPJ is in Israel for our 2025 Solidarity Mission. Our co-president and group leader Danny Hochberg is blogging their exciting daily updates live from Israel. Check it out.

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High Holy Days Drashot

We’d like to feature some of the meaningful drashot shared in our congregations during these High Holy Days. For Rabbi Allison Conyer’s Rosh Hashanah Drash from TBI. You can also...

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High Holy Days Reflections Booklet

This year’s booklet explores the question: What does it mean to be a Jew in the world today? Featuring insights from Jewish community leaders across Australia and New Zealand, it’s...

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