South Africa Johannesburg | September 10 | 7:00 pm (GMT+2) Co-hosts: Lisa Hack (SAUPJ, Johannesburg region) and Rabbi Julia Margolis (Chair of SA Association of Progressive Rabbis) Belarus, Russia, Ukraine Minsk | September 15 | 8:00 pm (GMT+3) Co-hosts: Rita Fruman (Head of WUPJ FSU), Rabbi Grisha Abramovich (Belarus), Rabbi […]
On June 5-7, Netzer FSU hosted a three-day, online summer camp extravaganza, conceived as a sea-faring voyage through Jewish culture for 35 passengers, ages 8-12, with the coolest crew – Netzer FSU madrichim, educators, volunteers and more – at the helm.
Zinovy Kogan, founder and guiding spirit of the first Progressive movement congregation in the Former Soviet Union, congregation Hineini in Moscow, died in Moscow on Friday, May 1, 2020. That he passed away on Erev Shabbat certainly adds, according to Jewish tradition, to the honor he deserves as a passionate devoted Jew. That he passed away on May 1, International Workers’ Day, which in the Former Soviet Union is one of the most celebrated holidays in the year, certainly testifies to his legacy as an activist and beloved man of the people.
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Previous Seminars: The Land of Israel and Temple: Virtual Reality of Pesach (Russian) Tuesday | April 7 | 10:00 am (Jerusalem Time) Rabbi Leonid Bimbat | Russia Prayers for Healing Monday | April 6 | 5:00 pm (Jerusalem Time) Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild | Italy ‘A wandering […]
The Land of Israel and Temple: Virtual Reality of Pesach (Russian) Tuesday | April 7 | 10:00 am (Jerusalem Time) Rabbi Leonid Bimbat | Russia Prayers for Healing Monday | April 6 | 5:00 pm (Jerusalem Time) Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild | Italy ‘A wandering Aramean was […]
2019 [BRAZIL] Tikkun Olam Seminar brings together young Reform Jews to help Rio Doce community | Dec 18 [AUSTRALIA/ ISRAEL] 40 Years of Netzer’s Impact From Australia to Israel: Celebrating and Reflecting on Our Shared Experiences and Values | Nov 27 [FRANCE] When Leadership […]
Veida Olamit, the global summit of Netzer leadership, took place on January 28 – February 2 at Beit Shmuel in Jerusalem. The Veida is convened annually for the leaders of Netzer snifim (branches) to network, explore Israel, study Jewish text together, share best practices, celebrate Shabbat and make important decisions for the movement.
• with special pre-conference tours for international delegates • Together, we will explore the creative and spiritual roots of Belarus’ most famous Jewish figures, connect with rabbinic and community leaders whose inspirational work strengthens our movement, and share the enthusiasm of hundreds of youth and young adults participating in Netzer FSU year-round. […]
World Union for Progressive Judaism International Assembly 11-December, 2019 – Chicago, USA Dear International Assembly and Executive Board member: In accordance with protocol, Carole Sterling as chair empaneled a resolutions committee to spearhead the process of requesting, formulating and editing possible resolutions to be introduced before the IA at the meeting on 11-December, 2019, at […]