Recent Issues By: Rabbi Grisha Abramovich, Rabbi of the Union for Progressive Judaism in the Republic of Belarus and the Sandra Breslauer “ Beit Simcha ” center in Minsk. In July 1974, our world lost one of the most distinguished Assyriologists of his generation, Adolf Leo Oppenheim. Some 10 years earlier he published his book […]
hen reading this week’s Parasha, Parashat Bo, we learn not only about the additional plagues that were not mentioned in last week’s portion, and not only about the preparations for the very first Passover, but we discover when, why, and who went out of Egypt and were delivered by God. The chapter does not specify names of Jewish families or a list of those who came out of Egypt, but does answer some questions such as “when did the Exodus start?” and perhaps even gives a hint on how to make this important Jewish event a success.
Recent Issues By: Rabbi Grisha Abramovich, Religious Union for Progressive Judaism in the Republic of Belarus; Rabbi of the Sandra Breslauer “Beit Simcha” Center in Minsk. Miracles of our Holiday, our Chapter and our Life Miracles of our Holiday, our Chapter and our Life It may seem that for Hanukkah one should study less than […]
Recent Issues “Where are you going?” It was a question I was asked by many of my friends. And each time, the answer was the same. “I don’t know. But something is compelling me. I just have to go.” Invariably, when I returned, the first question was the same as the first, “Where did you […]
“Where are you going?” It was a question I was asked by many of my friends. And each time, the answer was the same. “I don’t know. But something is compelling me. I just have to go.” Invariably, when I returned, the first question was the same as the first, “Where did you go?” My answer? “Where I was supposed to.”
The World Union is proud to be playing a major role in the historic renewal of Jewish life for millions of Jews living in the former Soviet Union (FSU). After over 70 years of Communism, religious oppression and persecution, Jewish communities in the FSU have once again become vibrant with the World Union’s assistance. The […]
With an estimated 1.8 million members in more than 50 countries, the liberal streams of Judaism represent a global community with diverse practices but a similar goal: a contemporary, creative expression of Jewish spiritual and cultural identity that is rooted in our rich Jewish traditions. The affiliated congregations of the World Union are located in […]
Governing Board Office Bearers Chair – Phyllis Dorey OAM | Australia, Asia and New Zealand Vice Chair – Danny Chinn | Israel Vice Chair – Dan Kirwin | Australia, Asia and New Zealand Secretary – Sharene Hambur AM | Australia, Asia and New Zealand Treasurer – Andrew Keene | Israel Ex-Officio – Inmediate Past Chair […]
Under the dynamic leadership of Lily Montagu, its honorary secretary, and Claude Montefiore, its first president, the World Union for Progressive Judaism was established in London in 1926. The World Union set out to establish a movement presence wherever there were Jewish communities wishing to renew or establish their commitment to a contemporary expression of […]
“Everyone knows that it is the rabbis who are called upon by their congregations, communities and individuals to not only teach, but also lead. I have no doubt that the most important component of our position as rabbis is our role as teachers – and with that our ongoing educational, academic and spiritual growth. Understanding […]