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Shir Chadash early-bird registration is open!
The UPJ is delighted to host its fifth Jewish music conference, Shir Chadash, on 14-16 April 2023 at the Eden Oak Conference Centre in Geelong. It will again be a full residential event. With the theme "Kol Ha'Olam Kulo: Jewish Music from Around the World", the conference will build skills for individuals who sing in choirs and those who enjoy singing informally in their congregations. It is for all who love Jewish music. Our faculty will be led by the chair of the UPJ Music Network, Cantor Michel Laloum, and Rabbi George Mordecai, Judy Campbell and Andrea Catzel. We encourage the leadership of all congregations in the region to allocate a budget for assisting their mostly volunteer musicians to attend this three-day event. CLICK HERE to complete your early-bird registration today and save $50! (Pictured: 2019 Shir Chadash attendees.Caucasus: Journey of a Lifetime
Rabbi Fred Morgan has partnered with Sundowners Overland to offer you this exclusive journey of a lifetime through the fabled lands of the Caucasus. Drawing on over 55 years of Asia Overland experience this comprehensive journey offers: Historic and culturally significant destinations. Maximum group size of 26 – excluding your Sundowners Overland Tour Leader and Shalom Tour Hosts: Rabbi Fred Morgan, his wife Sue. CLICK HERE to view the tour brochure.
Mazel tov to UPJ Awards winners!
The UPJ is delighted to announce the winners of 2022 Awards: Ner Tamid Award: Rosie Block (Emanuel Synagogue), Noreen Elijah (Jewish Religious Union, Mumbai), Robbie Ventura (Temple Shalom Gold Coast), Lisa Sylvan (Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism); Vatik Award: David Bloom (Etz Chayim Progressive Synagogue), Roger Mendelson (Temple Beth Israel), Michael Taft (Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism);Presidents’ Award: Rabbi Jonathan Keren-Black (Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism), Michael Shnukal (Temple Shalom Gold Coast)
UPJ Annual Report 2021-22 published
The 2021-2022 UPJ Annual Report has been published, which includes reports from congregations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. CLICK HERE to read and download the report. To read and download the minutes of the 2021 UPJ AGM, CLICK HERE.
Beth Shalom Auckland seeking educator
Beth Shalom in Auckland NZ is seeking a Jewish Educator and Community Engagement Professional, beginning in January 2023. To learn more, go to: https://bethshalom.org.nz/jewish-educator-and-community.../, and send expressions of interest, including up-to-date CV and contact information, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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