Egalitarian, Progressive
The UPJ is the roof body that resources 23 congregations, schools, youth groups and communal organisations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Culture, Youth
Our role is to support and develop Progressive Judaism in the region so that our congregations and affiliates are best able to maintain and increase their strength and vitality.
Community
Although our region is geographically distant from other Jewish centres, we have a deep Zionist attachment. The UPJ ensures that our vital Jewish community connects strongly with Israel and with the world Jewish community.
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UPJ Mission returns after a meaningful trip
The UPJ Mission to Poland and Israel (pictured at the Light Horse Brigade Memorial in Be'er Sheva, on ANZAC Day) returned from Israel on May 2.
Click here to read their blog and view photos from the trip.
The definition of 'mainstream' Jewryby Gareth Narunsky (AJN Melbourne edition, 27 Apr 2012) THE well-publicised difference of opinion between Progressive and Orthodox Jewish representative bodies on the issue of same-sex marriage has led to an argument over whether Progressive congregations are part of mainstream Jewry. Read more...
Please support the UIA Progressive TrustDear Friend, If you have already made a pledge to the UIA Progressive Trust please accept our sincere thanks for your generosity and support. If you have yet to make the pledge please take this opportunity to help to keep Israel strong and healthy. |
Registrations open for Biennial 2012Register online for the UPJ Biennial on 25-28 October 2012 at a beautiful beach-side location in Sydney with scholar-in-residence Dr Ron Wolfson. Invitation to attend Saltz Centre seminarsIndividuals from the UPJ region are encouraged to attend two Saltz Centre seminars in July and August 2012: the Bergman Seminar and the Roswell Seminar. |
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