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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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UPJ congregations offer Chanukah celebrations

There are many events planned throughout our region to celebrate Chanukah. Visit our "Congregations" page to browse UPJ synagogues' website to see the many ways you can celebrate.

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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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TBI member presents A Very Jewish Christmas Carol

Temple Beth Israel member Elise Hearst's laugh-out-loud retelling of Charles Dickens's classic tale, A Very Jewish Christmas Carol will take you on a heart-warming and joyous journey through a familiar, festive and spirited time.

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Recognising the plight of Jews from Arab lands and Iran

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ will host an event on Sunday 26 November at 6.00pm to recognise the plight of Jewish refugees from Arab lands & Iran, who were forced to flee their homes and lands where their families had lived for millennia, and the integral role of Sephardi and Mizrachi Jews in our community.

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New book features Chanukah in the Southern Hemisphere

This warm, witty holiday story, written by Elissa Brent Weissman (member of the Canterbury Hebrew Congregation in Christchurch NZ) and  illustrated by acclaimed creator Omer Hoffmann, shows that while there are countless ways to celebrate Hanukkah, family is what matters most.

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