During the holiday celebrations of Chanukah, as if inspired by the light brought into our dark, winter evenings, students from the Former Soviet Union who are participating in a MASA leadership program, participated in a meaningful and purposeful evening.
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[AUSTRALIA] Making Progress: Highlights from the UPJ Biennial in Melbourne
The UPJ Biennial, held in Melbourne, Australia on 15-18 November, hosted more than 220 attendees from around the UPJ region (which covers Australia, New Zealand and Asia), with additional representatives from the UK, Israel and the US.
[HONG KONG] Teen Shabbaton of Asian Progressive Judaism (APJ) Takes Over Hong Kong
Twenty-one teens gathered from four Asian cities for the Asia Progressive Judaism (APJ) Teen Shabbaton, held in Hong Kong from 23rd- 25th November. Teens from Progressive communities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, and for the first time, Beijing took part.
[UKRAINE] In their Own Words: Reflecting on the Second Biennial of the Religious Union of Progressive Jewish Communities in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
The WUPJ Conference in Odessa was an excellent platform for participants to study and discuss the ideology and mission of our Movement. Representatives of the communities of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, along with youth leaders and activists from Netzer participated in lively discussions about the future of the movement, about the priorities that we want to set for ourselves over the next two years and expressed opinions on how to build a link between different generations in communities.
[BRUSSELS] Shabbaton of the European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ) Celebrates the Growth Our Movement Across the Region
“One building, two communities” isn’t just a catchy phrase. This is a reality for International Jewish Center (IJC) and Beth Hillel congregations in Brussels. Since last January, both progressive communities have effectively begun co-habiting in the spacious and beautiful building of Beth Hillel.
Upcoming Events
MoreWUPJ hosts and organizes seminars, lectures, activities, and other events all around the world.
| Jan 24-27 2019 Singapore | Asia Progressive Judaism Summit: Jews in Asia 2019 |
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| Feb 07-17 2019 Mercaz Shimshon-Beit Shmuel | The Beutel Seminar for Progressive Jewish Leadership |
| May 03-11 2019 Spain | World Union Jewish Music Cruise on the Iberian Peninsula |
| Dec 11-15 2019 Chicago, IL | The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial Conference |
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