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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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UIA Progressive Appeal 2025 brochure

UIA PA 2025 brochure PDF

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Announcing next “Shalom Tour”

Following the great success of his “Shalom Caucasus” trip Rabbi Fred Morgan is planning the next Shalom Tour

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Rabbi Bergman’s article in The Times of Israel

Rabbi Sergio Bergman wrote an article for The Times of Israel, "In Israel, Daunting Challenges and Suffering, but Plenty of Reasons for Optimism".

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Celebrate Pride at TBI

Celebrate Pride in Melbourne with Temple Beth Israel: Kabbalat Shabbat on 2 February and the Midsumma Pride March on 4 February.

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Netzer Camps provide fun in January 2024

Netzer camp is an exciting week away full of fun, immersive Jewish learning, and a chance to meet young Jews from all across the country.

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Temple David celebrates Perth Pride

Temple David took part in the Perth Pride Parade for the first time in November 2023, with a small contingent including members, parents and allies of the Jewish LGBTQI+ community.

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Prosecuting case for Israel’s right to defend itself

UPJ Immediate Past President David Knoll AM joined with Greg Rose to write an article in the 4 December issue of The Australian, “In Gaza tragedy, Hamas terrorists are the only war criminals”.

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Mazel tov & yasher koach (well done!) to new & outgoing Exec

At its 26 November AGM, the UPJ wished yasher koach (well done) to outgoing Executive Committee members, and mazel tov to the newly elected committee.

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ACT-JC announces Rabbi Robuck as Education/Program Director

The ACT Jewish Community has announced that Rabbi Gary Robuck has been recruited to serve as the Community’s Education and Program Director, as well as the rabbi of the Progressive kehilla, marking the first time in its history that the ACT-JC has welcomed a Progressive rabbi onto its leadership team.

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