Join the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) for Friday night and Shabbat services in Jerusalem at the global headquarters of Reform Judaism: Beit Shmuel-Mercaz Shimson and the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Taube Family Campus. Whether you’re visiting as a group, as a family or as individuals, on the following dates, join other […]
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My connection to the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) began in the summer of 2010. As a camper at URJ Kutz Camp, I shared a cabin with campers from Israel and South Africa, and I learned from them and other international campers about their experiences growing up in Netzer, the international Reform Zionist youth […]
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About Posting on WUPJ.org The World Union’s website, including its library, news articles, oped pieces, and other written content, strives to be an online resource for Progressive, Liberal and Reform Jews, providing news from our global movement, Jewish thought and insight, and leadership pieces that advance individual and congregational Reform Jewish life. While our site […]
#CONNECTIONS 2017: Innovation and Inspiration as we Came Together in Jerusalem
Centered around the theme “Milestones & Innovations,” in celebration of the WUPJ’s 90th anniversary, the four-day biennial event drew over 450 lay leaders, rabbis, students and congregants from Progressive, Reform, and Liberal communities from 30 countries. For many, Shabbat services were a highly anticipated event known for bringing together cantors and rabbis from around the world, alongside songs and practices that are introduced for all to share.
First-time Bnot Miztvah at the Kotel: Join Women from Latin America in Jerusalem for a Special Celebration at CONNECTIONS 2017
The idea came to us last year during a discussion with Ruth Bohm, a representative of Women for Reform Judaism (WRJ) in Latin America. We were talking about ways to connect Jewish women from our region, with diverse backgrounds, in a new and exciting way. That’s when it dawned on us: the most special rite […]
MK Stav Shaffir To Join Program of CONNECTIONS 2017
Stav Shaffir is the youngest female Knesset member in Israel’s history, outspoken for demanding fiscal oversight of settlement funding and supporting a wide array of social justice issues: from affordable housing for young Israelis to the rights of Women of the Wall. Shaffir placed second in the January 2015 primaries of the Labor Party and […]
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 |
| 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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