In Nitzana, a Jewish Agency cutting-edge desert community, they experienced life on the seam line in the heart of an educational community that contains many layers of Israel’s complex human stratum. Shnat Pioneering Chapter was a great success.
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Member of the Management Committee of the World Union travelled to Ethiopia as part of a mission by the Jewish Agency for Israel
Andrew was one of 80 Jewish leaders from around the world on this historic trip to bring new olim to Israel, which had representation from the three constituent bodies of the Jewish Agency: WZO, Keren Hayesod and the Jewish Federations of North America.

Mourning the Passing of Lawrence Vogel Z’L
It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lawrence (Larry) Vogel Z’L on June 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his brother, Robert; his children, Michael Vogel (Joan), Sharon Sommer (Randy), and Robin Lownsbury (Brad); and his grandchildren, Ryan, Erika, Daniel, Matthew, Carmen, and Kendall. Larry’s […]

First Live Update on the WUPJ Ukraine Crisis Fund
In the first of a series of updates, WUPJ/EUPJ leadership and guests briefed donors on Ukraine Crisis Fund priorities, initiatives, and impact in the region, and answered questions.

Rabbi Sergio Bergman Makes First Visit to Europe as WUPJ President
In Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, Visits with Ukraine Crisis Fund Beneficiaries, and Talks to Ensure Vitality of Region’s Progressive Jewish Communities. Joining Rabbi Bergman will be Sonja Guentner, Chair of the European Union for Progressive Judaism, which is coordinating his visit, and Andrew Keene, a member of WUPJ’s Management Committee.
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