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ARC members share HHDs sermons

Rabbis, cantors and lay leaders around the UPJ region have been busy preparing and delivering High Holy Days sermons.

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October 7: Reflections, Commemoration and Hope

UPJ Co-President Danny Hochberg wrote: As we prepare to commemorate October 7, in our communities, we will reflect on a year that has changed forever, both in Israel and the situation of Jews worldwide.

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We Need to Choose Our Friends More Wisely

In an article published in The Jewish Independent on 19 September 2024, Avishai Conyer wrote: "As a young Jew with a kippah on my head and a magen david around my neck, I have become an all-too-visible target for antisemites."

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Emanuel, TBI partner in ‘Jewish ‘Netflix’

Emanuel Synagogue in Sydney and Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne have partnered to bring spiritual and cultural offerings in to the digital age with "emanuelplus" and TBI TV".

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UPJ Biennial 7-10 Nov

The UPJ Biennial Conference, "Come Together: Strengthening our communities in challenging times" will be hosted by the ACT Jewish Community, drawing on the wealth of resources in Canberra.

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Jakobovits fund seeks donations, nominations

The Penny Jakobovits Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to applicants under 35 to attend UPJ conferences to encourage future leadership roles. If sufficient funds are raised, the scholarship will assist with registration, airfares and accommodation at UPJ Biennial conferences and WUPJ Connections Conferences.

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Sign up for Elul Reflections

Our Jewish tradition teaches us to dedicate the 29 days in the month of Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, as a period of self-examination and spiritual deepening. Email upj@upj.org.au to subscribe.

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Netzer Federal Camp sign-ups now open

Machane Chalomot (Dreams), an amazing week of pure Netzer fun, will take place on 2-9 January 2025 for Years 9-13.

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‘Never Again is Now’ rally in Gold Coast

Support for our Queensland Jewish community is well and truly alive: Rabbi Cohen and many other Queenslanders attended the “Never Again Is Now” rally in Roma Street Parklands on Sunday 9 May to stand up together against antisemitism and to say no to hate in Australia.

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Final stock of UPJ siddur for sale

Roger Mendelson announced a one-off opportunity to purchase final remaining stock of our region’s siddur, Mishkan T’filah, at greatly reduced cost of $20 per book. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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UPJ offers second Governance Course

The UPJ is pleased to announce its second Governance Course for Board members and potential Board members throughout our region. The course will be held on 11 and 25 August...

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Solidarity Mission to Israel 2024

During this nine-day mission on 3-10 May 2024, we will stand in solidarity with the people of Israel, hear first-hand about the events and repercussions of 7 October, volunteer to make a difference, and experience the joy and challenges of Progressive Judaism in Israel.

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