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UIA Progressive Emergency Appeal for Israel

Through the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism, our partner in Israel, we are launching a campaign to raise funds to help Israelis affected by the recent war with Iran and...

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Welcome new Executive Manager

The UPJ is pleased to announce its new Executive Manager, Lynn Niselow. We welcome Lynn and look forward to her contribution to the UPJ and the greater Jewish communities in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

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Registrations open: WUPJ Connections

Registrations are open for the World Union for Progressive Judaism’s Connections conference on 22-25 October 2025 in Jerusalem. CLICK HERE to learn more and register.

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UPJ offers condolences on Pope’s passing

The UPJ sent letters to condolence to Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Cardinal Mykola Bychok C.S.S.R. on hearing of the passing of Pope Francis. on the following links to read...

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ACCJ conference: 2-4 February 2025

Rabbi Fred Morgan AM wrote to UPJ congregational presidents to encourage them to support and register for the Australian Council of Christians and Jews interfaith dialogue event on 2-4 February 2025 in Melbourne.

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UPJ dates for your diary

The UPJ has a very busy schedule planned for 2025! Please make note of the following dates for your diary.

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AJN reports on UPJ Biennial

In deeply troubled times, 170 delegates, representing Progressive Jewish communities from Australia, New Zealand and Asia, met in Canberra at the November 7-10 UPJ Biennial.

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2024 UPJ Awards announced

The UPJ announced the 2024 awards winners at the Saturday night gala held at Old Parliament House in Canberra.

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Nova Peris OAM’s inspiring speech at UPJ Biennial

The 2024 UPJ Biennial, which took place in Canberra from 7-10 November, was a huge success, with our second highest ever attendance and arguably our best line-up of presenters and sessions. Our special guest keynote speaker for Shabbat dinner was Nova Peris OAM, who gave us permission to share her inspiring speech below - enjoy!

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UPJ AGM, Annual Report & Financial Statements

The UPJ will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 21 November at 7.30pm AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney time) via Zoom.

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TSGC thanks Christian clergy

Temple Shalom Gold Coast (TSGC) marked Shabbat Shuva with a poignant morning service to thank the city's Christian clergy for their support since October 7 2023.

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