100 Years of the WUPJ

For 27 years, Rabbi Alexander Duchovny has been a central figure in the growth and strengthening of Progressive Jewish life in Ukraine. As one of the pioneers who helped rebuild the Progressive Movement after the fall of the Soviet Union, his leadership helped shape a new chapter for Jewish communities across the country. When Rabbi […]

Connections 2027 will be more than an event, it will be a gathering of people, ideas, and purpose that transcend borders. Over four days in Jerusalem, leaders, youth, and communities from across the Progressive Jewish world will come together to share experiences, strengthen connections, and shape the future together. At Beit Shmuel, in the heart […]

The World Union for Progressive Judaism is deeply concerned by the reports of an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Our hearts are with the congregation, the children and educators who were present, and all those who acted swiftly to protect the community. A synagogue must remain a place of safety, dignity, and […]

The World Union for Progressive Judaism unequivocally condemns the shooting at Temple Emanu‑El in North York, Ontario on the night of March 2nd — the very evening its congregation had gathered in joy to celebrate Purim. No one was physically injured, but the emotional impact on congregants and neighbours is profound. Shooting at a synagogue is not merely an […]