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Scene from Teen Shabbaton in Tokyo, APJ November 2019

[JAPAN] Asia Progressive Judaism (APJ) Teen Shabbaton in Tokyo

The Jewish Community in Tokyo (JCJ) was excited to host the November teen shabbaton of Asian Progressive Judaism (The Asian Congregations of the UPJ of Australia, New Zealand and Asia). Eighteen young people (plus their young feeling chaperones) from Beijing, Hong Kong, Hiroshima, Shanghai and Tokyo came together to celebrate and experience both Tokyo and […]

Netzer Tamar Shabbaton for Progressive Young Adults in Israel, April 2019

[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 […]