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“In the Heavenly Court and in the Earthly Court, with the Consent of the Almighty and with the Consent of the Congregation, We Permit Ourselves to Pray with the Transgressors” By Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism On the eve of Yom Kippur, before the solemn recitation of Kol Nidrei, […]

As the new year 5786 approaches, our hearts carry both light and weight.We cannot ignore the pain of those still held in captivity, the uncertainty within Israel and Gaza, or the rise of antisemitism around the world. These shadows are real, and they touch every one of us. Yet Rosh Hashanah is a reminder that […]

In light of the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza: The WUPJ condemns the most recent actions of Hamas of torturing Israeli hostages and manipulating international public sympathy for the plight of innocent Palestinians, mainly children, while playing a major role in the conditions of their starvation in Gaza. The WUPJ also calls on the […]

  This High Holiday season, you can help shape your community’s future, – you just need to reach out to us!  What if one email could change the spiritual destiny of your congregation?  As we prepare for the High Holidays, we’re calling on individuals like you to take a small but powerful step: make sure […]

As we celebrate 100 years of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, we invite you to help shape the next century. The revitalization of Beit Shmuel, celebrating 50 years in Israel, is more than a renovation—it is an opportunity to build a Global Hub for Progressive Jewish Leadership, learning, and culture in the heart of […]

WUPJ 2025 Global Leadership Fellowship 🌍 Empowering Progressive Jewish Leaders for a Global Impact The WUPJ Global Leadership Fellowship is an exclusive program designed for leaders in Progressive Jewish communities who are ready to take their leadership to the next level. This unique initiative connects the Global Progressive Jewish movement, with a Glocal approach, fostering […]

Progressive Zionism Webinar Series Activating Our Progressive Zionism This four-part webinar series is designed to deepen our shared understanding and create a common language that reflects the diverse cultural, political, and social contexts of our communities. Together, we’ll explore how empathy and dialogue can help us advocate for Progressive Jewish values, support Reform Jewish communities […]

Join us for this webinar to bring the ongoing impact of October 7 to your community. 🌍   The WUPJ Center for Education and Leadership Development is proud to cooperate with the Koret International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies at the Anu Museum of the Jewish  people.   The Anu Museum will provide a free […]

Dear Friends, We invite you to submit applications for a grant through the WUPJ for local or regional programming for 2025. The aim of this grant is to support the leadership development of WUPJ regions, communities, organizations, and educational institutions. We define leadership in the widest sense and include all types of leadership – such […]

The WUPJ stands in solidarity with the victims of the violence in Amsterdam On the night of November 9-10, 1938, violent groups took to the streets in Germany, desecrating synagogues, burning Torah scrolls, persecuting and humiliating Jews, and shattering the windows of their businesses and places of worship. We believed the night of November 9-10 […]