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Save the date: UPJ Biennial 2022

The UPJ Biennial conference will focus on being a Jew in today's complex, modern, fast-paced society, and will feature dynamic and engaging speakers from our region and beyond. The in-person conference will be held in Sydney on 17-20 November, at the Novotel Brighton Beach. In order to assist those who cannot attend in person, some sessions will be available for virtual attendance. The enthusiastic response to Rabbi Sergio Bergman's two-week visit to Australia in March when he spoke on behalf of the UIA Progressive Appeal prompted the UPJ to ask him to return for the Biennial, providing an even wider reach for his inspiring messages. Early-bird registration will begin at the end of June. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Assistance sought for Indonesian Progressive community

Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky of Beit Shalom Synagogue and Rabbi David Kunin of Syracuse (formerly rabbi of the Jewish Community of Japan and chair of the UPJ's rabbinic assembly) will travel to Indonesia to teach, mentor and advise local leaders of the United Indonesian Jewish Community, which is a member of the UPJ. They will be bringing a Torah scroll to the community from Rabbi Kunin's congregation in Syracuse. The rabbis are also assisting in running a fundraising appeal to help defray the UIJC's cost for their visit. CLICK HEREto visit the Facebook fundraiser page. Donations can also be made via Rabbi Kunin's PayPal account (contact the UPJ office for more details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Posthumous award for Kelvin Ratnam z"l

Carol Ratnam (centre), wife of the late Kelvin Ratnam z"l, received the 2021 UPJ Vatik Award on behalf of her late husband, from UPJ Treasurer Sally Castle (pictured left) last Shabbat at Temple Sinai in Wellington NZ. Joining in attendance were His Excellency Ran Jaakoby (pictured second from left), Israel Ambassador to NZ , and Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM, QSO, former Governor General of NZ (pictured right).  

Mazon seeks volunteers for Soup Bags

Winter has arrived, and it's soup season! During June, July and August, Mazon will be distributing Soup Bags full of fresh ingredients and a recipe to make a delicious soup. If you are part of an organisation that would like to help with packing the bags (in Melbourne) or if you know of clients who would appreciate receiving a bag, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to contact Mazon. You can also make a tax-deductible donation on Mazon's website: CLICK HERE.

Kabbalah Tour of Israel

Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff will lead a Kabbalah Tour of Israel on 16-25 October 2022. In conjunction with Keshet Educational Journeys and accompanied by guest teachers and musicians, such as Netanel David Goldberg (kabbalah kieran), Avraham Leader (Kabbalah text study), Diane Bloomfield (Torah Yoga), Gad Levy (kabbalah tai chi), Cantor Lisa Levine (song and chant) and David Friedman (kabbalah art). Expressions of interest: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and CLICK HERE to view the tour brochure.

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