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Feedback survey for UPJ Biennial 2024 attendees

Please share your feedback on the UPJ Biennial 2024

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UPJ Biennial 7-10 Nov

Presenters at the UPJ Biennial have shared resources from their sessions, as follows: Speech by Nova Peris OAM Survey of Israelis Abroad – Powerpoint from Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman Unity in Diversity...

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Jakobovits fund seeks donations, nominations

The Penny Jakobovits Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to applicants under 35 to attend UPJ conferences to encourage future leadership roles. If sufficient funds are raised, the scholarship will assist with registration, airfares and accommodation at UPJ Biennial conferences and WUPJ Connections Conferences.

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Sign up for Elul Reflections

Our Jewish tradition teaches us to dedicate the 29 days in the month of Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, as a period of self-examination and spiritual deepening. Email upj@upj.org.au to subscribe.

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Netzer Federal Camp sign-ups now open

Machane Chalomot (Dreams), an amazing week of pure Netzer fun, will take place on 2-9 January 2025 for Years 9-13.

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‘Never Again is Now’ rally in Gold Coast

Support for our Queensland Jewish community is well and truly alive: Rabbi Cohen and many other Queenslanders attended the “Never Again Is Now” rally in Roma Street Parklands on Sunday 9 May to stand up together against antisemitism and to say no to hate in Australia.

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Final stock of UPJ siddur for sale

Roger Mendelson announced a one-off opportunity to purchase final remaining stock of our region’s siddur, Mishkan T’filah, at greatly reduced cost of $20 per book. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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UPJ offers second Governance Course

The UPJ is pleased to announce its second Governance Course for Board members and potential Board members throughout our region. The course will be held on 11 and 25 August...

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Solidarity Mission to Israel 2024

During this nine-day mission on 3-10 May 2024, we will stand in solidarity with the people of Israel, hear first-hand about the events and repercussions of 7 October, volunteer to make a difference, and experience the joy and challenges of Progressive Judaism in Israel.

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UIA Progressive Appeal 2025 brochure

UIA PA 2025 brochure PDF

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Announcing next “Shalom Tour”

Following the great success of his “Shalom Caucasus” trip Rabbi Fred Morgan is planning the next Shalom Tour

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Rabbi Bergman’s article in The Times of Israel

Rabbi Sergio Bergman wrote an article for The Times of Israel, "In Israel, Daunting Challenges and Suffering, but Plenty of Reasons for Optimism".

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