WUPJ Library

Meet Evgenia Futerman & Larisa Ismagilova: Community Leaders of Hava Negila, the Reform Jewish Congregation in Chelyabinsk. Evgenia Futerman’s journey to the Hava Negila community was one of discovery and connection sparked by her son Gleb’s curiosity about their Jewish heritage. What began as a simple visit to introduce her son to Jewish traditions blossomed […]

The global Progressive/Reform Jewish community came together, transcending borders, to honor those whose lives were lost or forever changed since the tragic events of October 7th. In a profoundly moving multilingual ceremony, participants shared personal stories of grief, resilience, and hope, reflecting on how their lives have transformed over the past year.   Participants from […]

Caroline Baert’s journey is a testament to the power of dedication and transformation. Born outside the Jewish faith, Caroline’s life took a turn when she met her husband over three decades ago – a meeting that would shape her future. “I met my husband 33 years ago; he and his family are Reform Jews. Zionists […]

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If you didn’t get the chance to join the webinar on the eve of the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, watch this enlightening discussion with Rabbi Stacey Blank, Rabbi Josh Weinberg, and the creator of “Legend of Destruction,” Gidi Dar. Legend of Destruction is a powerful film that sheds light on Israel’s deep internal […]

We find ourselves in the days leading up to the 30th anniversary of the AMIA massacre in the neighborhood of Once, Buenos Aires. The terrorist attack, perpetrated by Iran, was planned in Tehran, conceived via diplomatic channels in Argentina, and executed by Hezbollah with local collaborators. Thirty-two years have passed since the bombing of the […]

We are kicking off our ‘Meet Our Leaders’ campaign for you to get to know the individuals who inspire us every day. In this first post, meet Phyllis Dorey OAM, Chair of the WUPJ! Born and raised in Australia to two Holocaust survivors, Phyllis’s unwavering dedication to the community is a legacy from her parents. […]

  Jewish history has taught us that the future of our People rests on the shoulders of its youth. As kids, we were taught of our People’s story – the tragedy of our displacement and the triumph of our survival and cultural prosperity. We were inspired to care about the world and to question relentlessly. […]

In this last video of the series, Rabbi Stacey summarizes the roundtable discussions and key takeaways from “Affirmation of Our Seeking of the Divine“. Watch it here.

In this last video of the series, Rabbi Stacey summarizes the roundtable discussions and key takeaways from “Supporting Communities of Shared Values and Practice“. Watch it here.

Professor Dalia Marx joined us for a webinar to explore the profound connections between Hanukkah and the contemporary challenges faced by Israel regarding Hamas and the global rise of anti-semitism.   The webinar takes just after the release of the English translation of Rabbi Marx’s popular book, From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar. Her […]

Before buying Twitter, Elon Musk sought out the world’s top experts in online disinformation and hired Cyabra to discern how many Twitter users were fake. Rafi Mendelsohn, VP of Marketing at Cyabra, joins us to share the company’s latest insights regarding disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas war. Cyabra has been widely quoted on the topic […]