WHAT'S ON
New offerings for Elul Reflections
The Assembly of Rabbis and Cantors (ARC) of Australia, New Zealand and Asia will present two Elul Reflections each week in the UPJ's Weekly News & Drash, beginning the week of 9 August to encourage meaningful preparation for the High Holy Days. Note: the reflections will not be emailed to subscribers as in the past. The two weekly reflections will also be posted on the Elul Reflections page. In addition, an Elul series "Inspiring Stories, Exceptional Times" and an Elul Book Club are being offered; read more about them on the Elul Reflections page (CLICK HERE).
Sign up to participate in "Reverse Tashlich"
Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, who served Beth Shalom in Auckland from 1987-91 and is currently the Executive Director/Campus Rabbi of Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, has created a meaningful program for Tashlich and is encouraging UPJ congregations to participate. Currently there are 59 teams registered from the US, Israel, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Sweden and Palau. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE, and click on "Read More" to hear how this program developed.
UPJ leaders' OpEd published in AJN
UPJ Co-Presidents David D Knoll AM and Brian Samuel OAM, and ARZA President Helen Shardey, submitted an OpEd on rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism that was published in the Australian Jewish News on 10 June. CLICK HERE to read the OpEd. #TheAustralianJewishNews.
Jewish Future Forum offering scholarships
The Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Scholarship Foundation is awarding up to 12 scholarships for its Global jewish Leadership Program to committed Jewish students who would like to study in Germany and become part of a worldwide network of future Jewish leaders. CLICK HERE to read more about the scholarship and learn how to apply, and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to answer questions.
WUPJ Connections sessions available on YouTube
If you missed attending the WUPJ's Connections Conference last week, its organisers have generously offered the opportunity to view YouTube videos of many of the sessions. For the links to view the videos, CLICK HERE.
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