WUPJ News
Shaarei Shalom on Wheels: Journeying to the Reform Jewish Communities of Prague and Berlin
The Shaarei Shalom community in St. Petersburg, Russia has begun a new project, the idea of which is to touch upon Jewish history and gain a better understanding of the life of today’s Jews in Europe, specifically the life of the Reform communities in Prague and Berlin. The founding member of this project is Ilya […]
Announcing the Appointment of Lior Argaman to Interim Director of Netzer Olami and Tamar, the World Union’s Reform Youth and Young Adult Movements
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is excited to announce the appointment of Lior Argaman as Interim Director of Netzer Olami and Tamar. Lior will be replacing Maoz Haviv who, after two decades of dedicated and devoted service, is retiring at the end of the month. Lior served as the Director of Shnat Netzer, the […]
A Statement by Rabbis Laura Janner-Klausner and Danny Rich on Behalf of Britain’s Alliance for Progressive Judaism Israel Desk
This reversal of a promise made by the Israeli Government, under pressure from the Ultra-Orthodox, is a betrayal of Israeli and Diaspora Jewry. The Diaspora stands with Progressive Jews in Israel in continuing the fight for an egalitarian prayer space at the Kotel. The majority of Jews in Israel, and all around the world, believe […]
South African Center for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) Press Statement
South African Center for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) notes the abandonment of the January 2016 agreement to create a new egalitarian prayer space at the Kotel with intense disappointment. It is painful to us that some of our Jewish brothers and sisters cannot find it in their hearts to ensure that all Jews can […]
There’s a First Time For Everything: A Memorable Sunday in Bangkok
Sunday, May 28, 2017 was a memorable day for members of Thailand Progressive Jewish Community (TPJC). Joy and love filled the air as TPJC celebrated its first Jewish wedding. Our dear Thai Jews-by-choice members, Mr. Sanpat (Job) Suwannathat and Mrs. Patthera (Max) Suwannathat were remarried in a traditional Jewish ceremony, continuing their journey into Judaism. […]
The World Union Responds: Israeli Government Reneges Conversion Bill and Kotel for all Jews
26 June 2017 Jerusalem, Israel We are profoundly disappointed in the decision of the Government of Israel to deny the Jewishness of Israeli citizens not converted under the authority of the chief rabbinate, and its refusal to honor its commitment to uphold the right of Jews to pray at the Kotel as they do in their […]
A Joint Statement by the French Assembly for Liberal Judaism (AJL) and Arzenou France Regarding Recent Decisions by the Israeli Government
*The French Communique follows the English below The Israeli government’s decision to freeze implementation of the Kotel agreement is a threat to the unity of the Jewish People and for Zionism. Israel is built of multiple commitments and many bold ideas, from ancient texts to today’s prayers, from Theodore Herzl to the Balfour Declaration and the […]
Jewish Agency for Israel, Board of Governors, June 2017, Summary of Events
Jewish Agency Board of Governors Summary of Events June 25-27, 2017 On Sunday, June 25, the Israeli government adopted a decision submitted by Minister of the Interior Aryeh Deri (Shas) and Minister of Health Yaakov Litzman (United Torah Judaism) to suspend implementation of its January 2016 decision adopting a plan based on a proposal […]
Statement from the South African Union for Progressive Judaism
PRESS RELEASE 26 JUNE 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Progressive Jewry taken hostage The South African Union for Progressive Judaism (SAUPJ) and the South African Association of Progressive Rabbis (SAAPR) strongly condemn the decision by the Government of Israel to suspend the implementation of its own decision to establish a dignified space for egalitarian prayer […]
The World Union Bids Farewell to a Pillar of Youth Engagement: Maoz Haviv Retires from Netzer Olami and Tamar After Twenty Years of Distinguished Service
The World Union bids farewell to one of its most beloved, veteran and respected professionals as Maoz Haviv, who has servied as the Director of Netzer Olami and Tamar for the past two decades, will be retiring at the end of June 2017. A brilliant educator, talented writer, true chalutz (pioneer) and passionate Zionist, Maoz […]