Rabbi Nathan and Shelly Alfred (United Hebrew Congregation of Singapore) are going through a most trying time. Their six-month-old son has undergone complicated kidney and brain surgeries. His treatment is ongoing and will include more surgery and extensive medical treatment. In addition to prayers for his full recovery, our Progressive family can help in a funding campaign to assist with the massive financial burden. You can donate in two ways:
The Union for Progressive Judaism and the Rabbinic Council of Australian, New Zealand and Asian Progressive Rabbis were horrified to learn of the bombing of churches and hotels across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. To read the statement they issued, click on Read More.
Elisabeth Holdsworth wrote a review of Deborah Lipstadt's book "Antisemitism here and now". Click on "Read More" to read the review.
We are excited to announce that our new Netzer shaliach Sefi Shalam and his wife arrived to Melbourne on 12 April. Click on "Read More" to view his bio and get ready to welcome them Down Under.
The UPJ and the Rabbinic Council of Australia, New Zealand and Asia were horrified to learn of the attack on Christchurch Mosques, and issued a statement calling upon people of all faiths to condemn this murderous violence, and to support the crowdfunding campaign to assist victims (click here).