Connections 2025 — Join us to Celebrate our first 100 Years, Rededicate Beit Shmuel and Connect with Progressive Jewish Leaders from all over the World
October 22–25, 2025 | Beit Shmuel, Jerusalem
Why attend Connections 2025?
The future of Progressive Judaism isn’t just about preservation — it’s about growing, great planning, and strong global leadership.
Connections 2025 is where Progressive professional and lay leaders come together to:
- Start the celebrations of 100 years of the WUPJ
- Share tools, ideas, strategies, and experiences
- Participate in beautiful and meaningful tefilot in full view of the Jaffa Gate
- Strengthen bonds with Israel and with communities across the globe
What to expect
✔️ Leadership development
✔️ Practical learning and collaboration
✔️ Prayer, music, and deep spiritual connection
✔️ Inspiration and purpose-driven action
✔️ A unique setting overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City — where history meets the future of our movement
Who is Connections for?
Connections 2025 is for professional and lay leaders who are actively involved in the Progressive Jewish World. If you’re committed to collaboration, strategic thinking, and strengthening our movement’s presence in Israel and around the world, this gathering is for you.
Dates and Location
📍 Beit Shmuel, Jerusalem
Early Registration by July 31, 2025, is $1000 + accommodations and airfare
Late Registration by September 19, 2025 is $1200 + accommodations and airfare
Financial Aid Connections 2025
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Add-on programs:
Clergy Kallah at Mishkenot Ruth in Jaffa, October 21-22 (option to arrive Monday evening)
WRJ Wilkenfeld Women’s Leadership Seminar, October 20-22, Beit Shmuel
Netzer/Tamar Veida
Global Leadership Fellowship Seminar, October 26-30