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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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Solidarity Mission to Israel

26 October to 2 November 2025 On the UPJ Solidarity Mission to Israel, we will stand in solidarity with the people of Israel. Hear firsthand from the people making a...

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ARC members share HHDs sermons

Rabbis, cantors and lay leaders around the UPJ region have been busy preparing and delivering High Holy Days sermons.

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October 7: Reflections, Commemoration and Hope

UPJ Co-President Danny Hochberg wrote: As we prepare to commemorate October 7, in our communities, we will reflect on a year that has changed forever, both in Israel and the situation of Jews worldwide.

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We Need to Choose Our Friends More Wisely

In an article published in The Jewish Independent on 19 September 2024, Avishai Conyer wrote: "As a young Jew with a kippah on my head and a magen david around my neck, I have become an all-too-visible target for antisemites."

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Emanuel, TBI partner in ‘Jewish ‘Netflix’

Emanuel Synagogue in Sydney and Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne have partnered to bring spiritual and cultural offerings in to the digital age with "emanuelplus" and TBI TV".

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Feedback survey for UPJ Biennial 2024 attendees

Please share your feedback on the UPJ Biennial 2024

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UPJ Biennial 7-10 Nov

Presenters at the UPJ Biennial have shared resources from their sessions, as follows: Speech by Nova Peris OAM Survey of Israelis Abroad – Powerpoint from Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman Unity in Diversity...

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Jakobovits fund seeks donations, nominations

The Penny Jakobovits Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to applicants under 35 to attend UPJ conferences to encourage future leadership roles. If sufficient funds are raised, the scholarship will assist with registration, airfares and accommodation at UPJ Biennial conferences and WUPJ Connections Conferences.

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Sign up for Elul Reflections

Our Jewish tradition teaches us to dedicate the 29 days in the month of Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, as a period of self-examination and spiritual deepening. Email upj@upj.org.au to subscribe.

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