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'It's not Jewish Christmas!'

Just weeks after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, Temple David members were interviewed by WAtoday online magazine about their observance of Chanukah, which has taken on an even stronger meaning of "standing up in the light" against anti-Semitism. Click here to read the article online (Photo: Temple David president Amanda Mace and her family).

UPJ Awards presented in Perth

Roger Mendelson presented a Ner Tamid Award to Joan Motta and a Vatik Award to Helen Bryant in Perth during Shabbat services on 29 September. Pictured from left: Rabbi Adi Cohen, Joan Motta, Roger Mendelson, Helen Bryant, and Temple David President Amanda Mace.

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Rabbis join Hobart shul for Simchat Torah

The Hobart Hebrew Congregation welcomed two visiting Rabbis for Simchat Torah services: Kinneret Shiryon (Rabbi Emerita of Kehillat Yozma, Modi’in, Israel) and JoEllen Duckor (Mashpiah of Temple Sinai, Wellington).

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ACT Progressive congregation welcomes Rabbi Robuck

The Progressive Congregation of the ACT Jewish Community (ACTJC) has invited Rabbi Gary Robuck (pictured with Progressive congregation chair Sarah Greenbaum) to lead its High Holy Day services, and to continue to support the community throughout the year at Shabbat services and programs.

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ARRCC hosts country-wide celebrations

The UPJ community is invited to attend celebrations throughout Australia organised by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) during the week of 7-14 October. Attendees will share what inspires them from various faith traditions and religious leaders will speak about their efforts to reduce their own carbon footprint and will offer a vegan meal and some will feature musical performances. Click here for details.

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