At this point in my career, I have attended countless Jewish leadership conferences. In many instances, I have even been on the steering committees responsible for the selection of a theme, the development of programming, wrangling speakers, and overall logistical planning. While each conference’s audience, agenda and timing create unique challenges, those responsible for scheduling […]
Why all Jewish Conferences Should Include Shabbat
Read our Impact: the World Union for Progressive Judaism 2016 Annual Report
Read about the highlights and impact of the work of the World Union for Progressive Judaism in 2016. We’re telling the stories from our congregations and members around the world that strengthen and unite our movement.
#CONNECTIONS 2017: All the Pics, Links and Press
View the photos and read the stories from our four-day biennial conference that ended on May 20, 2017 following a meaningful and inspiring program of speakers, special events, Shabbat services, site visits and more. Click here to start!
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Tamar Tikkun Olam Seminar Revisits Rio Doce River to Continue Working For the Community
The Areal Community, in the district of Linhares in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, was one of the communities affected by the mineral residues from the rupture of the dam of the Samarco mining company in 2015. Located in the mouth of the Rio Doce river, the community, made up of 250 indigenous inhabitants, was deprived of the only leisure activity that the population had: swimming in the river and lakes. The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) together with the Unidos Pela Vida (UPV) (United for Life) Institute visited the region in December 2016 during the 1st Tamar Tikkun Olam Seminar. Now, participants returned with additional resources to build a soccer field and more for the community and its children.
Representing Global Reform Judaism at the United Nations
On August 10, 2017 representatives from the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), and ARZENU, the International Federation of Reform and Progressive Religious Zionists, met in person and virtually to discuss the global progressive movement’s efficacy at the United Nations in New York.
Promoting a Shared Society in Israel: Jews and Arabs Working Together
On the fifth of the Hebrew month of Iyar, 5708 (May 14, 1948), the leaders of the newly established State of Israel signed a Declaration of Independence. … Almost 70 years later, the State of Israel still struggles to balance its Jewish and democratic character – to remain committed to its Jewish values while at the same time remembering that those values obligate it to treat those who are not Jewish as equals.
How a Visit to an Amsterdam Synagogue Changed Our Entire Vacation
What does it mean to be part of a global Jewish community? For many of us, the concept can be difficult to truly grasp. My father, sisters, and I recently had the chance to understand a little more about it, though, during our recent visit to the Progressive/Liberal Jewish Community of Amsterdam (LJG) when we met in […]
Leo Baeck College Makes History as Seven New Rabbis are Ordained
Seven new European Progressive rabbis have been ordained by Leo Baeck College, including the first ever Spanish born Progressive rabbi. Six of the rabbis will serve Reform communities. Rabbi Haim Casas will make history when he returns home to begin work in communities in Spain, as well as France and Switzerland. He was one of the […]
Upcoming Events
MoreWUPJ hosts and organizes seminars, lectures, activities, and other events all around the world.
| Jul 13-23 2017 Jerusalem, Israel | The Bergman Seminar for Progressive Jewish Educators |
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| Dec 06-10 2017 Boston, MA | The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial Conference |
| Dec 07 2017 Boston Marriott Copley Place | International Humanitarian Award Dinner |
| Feb 15-25 2018 Mercaz Shimshon-Beit Shmuel | The Beutel Seminar for Progressive Jewish Leadership |
| Feb 17-24 2018 Caribbean Cruise | Igniting the Musical Jewish Soul |
| Nov 15-18 2018 Melbourne, Australia | The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) Biennial Conference |
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