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To read the most recent issue of the UPJ's e-newsletter, the Weekly News & Drash, click on the upper right corner of the UPJ website ("What's On") or CLICK HERE.
Prayers and assistance needed
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:
Lipstadt's book reviewed
Elisabeth Holdsworth wrote a review of Deborah Lipstadt's book "Antisemitism here and now". Click on "Read More" to read the review.
Worldwide LGBT+ Jewish Congress in Sydney
Rabbi Aviva Kipen wrote the following report on the LBGT+ World Jewish Congress held in Sydney on 21-24 March, which she attended as a committed ally. Registrants from Australia, NZ, Singapore, Thailand, USA, Israel and Argentina represented Ashkenazi and Sefardi traditions and a range of styles of Jewish observance and gender.
Shaliach soon to arrive to Melbourne
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.
Exciting developments in UPJ Asia
Rabbi David Kunin, chair of the Moetzah and rabbi of the Jewish Community of Japan, shared an update on the recent Singapore Asian Summit and shared news or exciting events going in the Asian region of the Union for Progressive Judaism. Please click here to read the full article on RabbiDavid's blog.
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