WUPJ News
WUPJ Statement on Israel-Hamas War
As Jewish people, we underscore the infinite value of human life, as we are taught in Torah, and in times of crisis and deep pain, we must look for humanity even when our pragmatic approaches differ across the world. It has now been nearly four weeks since the horrific attack by Hamas on the people […]
Insights on Hamas and Hezbollah from a World-Leading Expert
Matthew Levitt is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Hamas and Hezbollah and will join the WUPJ for a webinar on Tuesday, October 31st, to share his insights. Mr. Levitt is the Fromer-Wexler Fellow and director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at The Washington Institute. He wrote books on Hamas […]
Join us for powerful testimonies from Israel’s October 7th terror attack
Who could have anticipated that so soon after the celebrations of Rosh Hashanah and Simchat Torah, we would write with broken hearts and an appeal to you to stand by our Israeli brethren who have been left devastated by the unimaginably horrific events of October 7th and this past week of war. As a first […]
EMERGENCY appeal to help Israeli victims of terror
In the wake of the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust and the largest attack on Israeli soil since the Yom Kippur War, men, women, and children were slaughtered, tortured, and kidnapped. Those affected and in need of support also include thousands of members of our own progressive community in Israel. We mourn […]
WUPJ Statement on Unprecedented Terror Attacks in Israel
Our WUPJ staff, board members, and the young adult participants of Shnat Netzer in Israel are accounted for and following the safety protocols of the authorities for their protection. The WUPJ condemns the horrifying acts of terrorism carried out by Hamas against scores of innocent civilians and supports Israel’s right to defend itself. […]
Live update from Ukraine
Our leadership team is on the ground in Ukraine, meeting with local Progressive Jewish communities and our partner organizations. They are also examining the impact of WUPJ support from the Ukraine Crisis Fund and planning how future funds can be utilized as the conflict continues and local needs change. Join us this Wednesday, October 4th, at […]
Baruch Dayan Haemet
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bettina Dankner, Devora Bluma, the loving mother and mother-in-law of Carole and Jay Sterling, and Stephen Dankner. Bettina was the cherished grandmother of Lauren Sterling and Simon Wolfe, Cory Sterling, Matthew Dankner and Robin Kravitz, and Justin Dankner. She was the proud and […]
Wishes for 5784 from WUPJ President Sergio Bergman
WUPJ President Sergio Bergman shares a message for the New Year. Shana Tova!
Protesting for Democracy: Prof. Shikma Bressler in Conversation with WUPJ
The WUPJ continues to closely observe the concerning developments in Israel relating to the current government’s judicial overhaul efforts. We are proud that members of our congregations around the world and in Israel have taken an active role in the protest movement in support of Israeli democracy. As part of our efforts to engage and […]
Happy and Sweet Rosh Hashanah from WUPJ
The WUPJ mishpachah sends you and your loved ones our prayers and good wishes for a happy and sweet new year. Your support of the World Union for Progressive Judaism ensures vibrant and dynamic Jewish life in Ukraine, Belarus, Australia, Guatemala, Argentina, France, South Africa, and hundreds of other communities worldwide. Your generosity enables WUPJ […]