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UPJ, ARZA and Masorti leaders write to Israeli PM
Following the attack on Progressive and Masorti Jews at the Kotel last week by a mob of Ultra-Orthodox boys and men, a letter was sent to Prime Minister Yair Lapid from David Knoll AM and Brian Samuel OAM, Co-Presidents of the Union for Progressive Judaism, Helen Shardey OAM, President of the Australian Reform/Progressive Zionist Association and Vice-President of the Union for Progressive Judaism, and Eric Lundberg, President of Mercaz-Masorti Australasia, asking for the Prime Minister’s continued support of the Kotel agreement, ensuring that all streams of Judaism can pray with safety and security at this most sacred place. CLICK HERE to read the letter.
Beutel and Bergman Seminars kick off in Israel
Participants from 10 different countries - including day school teachers, rabbis, religious school directors, community leaders and community directors - began their Bergman and Beutel Seminar experiences last week in Israel. The UPJ was proud to sponsor the attendance of two members from the UPJ region: Cassie Barrett (Beutel) and Asher Myerson (Bergman). CLICK HERE to read the full story and see more photos, and if you are interested in taking part in the 2023 seminars, contact the UPJ at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Posthumous award for Kelvin Ratnam z"l
Carol Ratnam (centre), wife of the late Kelvin Ratnam z"l, received the 2021 UPJ Vatik Award on behalf of her late husband, from UPJ Treasurer Sally Castle (pictured left) last Shabbat at Temple Sinai in Wellington NZ. Joining in attendance were His Excellency Ran Jaakoby (pictured second from left), Israel Ambassador to NZ , and Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM, QSO, former Governor General of NZ (pictured right).
Mazon seeks volunteers for Soup Bags
Winter has arrived, and it's soup season! During June, July and August, Mazon will be distributing Soup Bags full of fresh ingredients and a recipe to make a delicious soup. If you are part of an organisation that would like to help with packing the bags (in Melbourne) or if you know of clients who would appreciate receiving a bag, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to contact Mazon. You can also make a tax-deductible donation on Mazon's website: CLICK HERE.
Kabbalah Tour of Israel
Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff will lead a Kabbalah Tour of Israel on 16-25 October 2022. In conjunction with Keshet Educational Journeys and accompanied by guest teachers and musicians, such as Netanel David Goldberg (kabbalah kieran), Avraham Leader (Kabbalah text study), Diane Bloomfield (Torah Yoga), Gad Levy (kabbalah tai chi), Cantor Lisa Levine (song and chant) and David Friedman (kabbalah art). Expressions of interest: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and CLICK HERE to view the tour brochure.
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