UPJ President Roger Mendelson presented a Vatik Award to Dr Julie Contole and also travelled to Temple Sinai in Wellington, NZ with Vice-President Brian Samuel to present a Vatik Award to Phillip Green and a Ner Tamid award to Judy Myers.
The leadership of the WUPJ sent a message of solidarity to friends and colleagues in Brussels following the horrific attacks on 22 March.
Brisbane Progressive Jewish Congregation (BPJC) celebrated the gift of a Torah from Temple Shalom in Dallas, Texas on 13 March, with four Temple Shalom representatives attending the special celebration.
A one-day visual art event, "Art Connected", will be hosted by Kedem at Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre in Elsternwick on Sunday 1 May, 11am to 5pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The UPJ and the ACT Progressive congregation will host an intensive study course on 19-22 May, presented by Rabbi Fred Morgan, for lay leaders to become prayer service leaders within the Progressive Movement. To apply and for details (including cost), contact the UPJ (02 9413 1282).