WUPJ News
#6for6 Netzer Olami Campaign: Report Hate Speech Online in Honor of Israel Remembrance Day
What if everyone we knew stood up against the spread of hate? This year, in honor of Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) on May 1, we are asking our leaders, congregations, and youth movement members and graduates worldwide – and everyone who stands against the prevalence of hatred and incitement online – to report six incidents of hatred on social media.
The World Union Responds to Shooting at Synagogue in California: Senseless Acts of Hate Must Stop
The World Union for Progressive Judaism join other groups of good faith in condemning the senseless and murderous shooting in the Chabad Synagogue in Poway California.The world has now seen hundreds of deaths just in recent months, of people at prayer.
Supporting our Rabbis and Their Families in Times of Need
Rabbi Alfred Nathan’s infant son (United Hebrew Congregation, Singapore) had been diagnosed with serious medical issues which the local hospital insurance will not cover. The costs have been enormous. Our Singapore congregation is trying to help any way they can, and has started a more public, global fundraising campaign to cover medical expenses.
The World Union Responds to Devastating Bombings in Sri Lanka: We Must Continue to Fight Against Hatred
The World Union for Progressive Judaism stands firmly with the people of Sri Lanka against the cowardly and devastating bombings in Churches and Hotels and on the holy day of Easter Sunday. To date over 200 people have died and twice that injured, as time passes those horrific numbers will become clearer and the extent of this terrorist act will reflect the utter hate of the extremists involved.
Chag Sameach! Passover Greetings from WUPJ President, Rabbi Daniel H. Freelander
With Pesach right around the corner, our World Union Reform and Progressive congregations across the globe are making preparations for their communal sedarim.
Netzer Haggadah Supplement
Honoring 40 years of Netzer. Download and share with your family and community seder this Passover! Chag Sameach!
The World Union Responds: Mourning Notre Dame and Sacred Spaces for All
The World Union representing nearly 2 million members across five continents is devastated to see the destruction of the most symbolic building in Christendom.For 850 years the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has seen the extraordinary development of Christianity throughout Europe and has housed some of the most beautiful works of art that humanity has been inspired to create.
[ISRAEL] Progressive Shabbaton Connects and Inspires Young Adults in Israel
Over the past weekend, Netzer Olami hosted an educational Shabbaton at the Ruth Daniel Residence in Jaffa for Progressive young adults who are participating in various long-term programs in Israel. The seminar explored Progressive Judaism through workshops on: spirituality, Tikkum olam and activism, and Jewish culture and community. Close to 40 participants joined us, representing […]
[BELARUS] 25th International Purimshpeil Festival in Vitebsk: Netzer FSU Win Top Three Honors
Congratulations to Netzer FSU for winning the top three awards at the recent 25th International Purimshpeil Festival in Vitebsk.
[LATIN AMERICA] Meet the New Students of the IberoAmerican Institute for Reform Rabbinical Education (IIFRR)
In 2017, the Union del Judaismo Reformista AmLat (UJR) (formerly WUPJ-LA), founded the Institute in partnership with Fundación Judaica and Centro de Espiritualidad Judía Mishkan, to train educators, community leaders and rabbis, which will allow for growth and continuity in the region. Meet the newest students to join the program.