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Please support the Netzer Appeal
The UPJ urges you to donate to the Netzer Appeal - no donation is too small. Netzer has provided positive and vibrant Jewish experiences for our community and its youth for 40 years. With your help and generosity, Netzer can support every young person who wishes to embrace their Jewish identity and develop their leadership skills. To donate, visit Netzer's website at www.netzer.org.au/appeal.
UPJ awards presented in Japan
UPJ President Roger Mendelson presented a Ner Tamid Award to Marsha Rosenberg and a Vatik Award to Jerry Rosenberg, long-time members of the Jewish Community of Japan (JCJ). Pictured from left: Shelley Kunin, Sue Mendelson, Marsha and Jerry Rosenberg, Rabbi David Kunin, Roger Mendelson.
Our new machzorim have arrived!
UPJ congregations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are preparing to use for the first time our long-awaited new machzorim, Mishkan T'shuvah, for the High Holy Days. We are truly grateful for the years of work by the Editorial Team co-led by Rabbi Jonathan Keren-Black and Rabbi Dr John Simon Levi AM and our hard-working Business Group. The machzorim have been delivered to UPJ congregations, ready to inspire our prayers on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Sign up for Netzer Summer Camps
A summer with Netzer is an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy a fun summer camp, while experiencing top-level Jewish Progressive informal education. Early bird fees now apply for Senior camp - click here to sign up: https://netzeraustralia.formstack.com/forms/machanetzer_2020Temple Sinai celebrates 60 years
Temple Sinai in Wellington celebrated its 60th anniversary during the weekend of 3-4 August, with guest of honour Rabbi Dr John Levi, who founded the congregation. UPJ President Roger Mendelson provided a message of congratulations to President Matthew Smith and Mashpia JoEllen Duckor, and Mona Williams, who organised the celebration, shared the article and photos following below.Find a Congregation Near You
