The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) – the global body that both Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism are a part of – helped bring Progressive Judaism to new congregations and countries over the High Holy Days. In line with the WUPJ mission to assist and build … Read More
[Video] WUPJ President keynote address at Connections 2023
World Union for Progressive Judaism President Rabbi Sergio Bergman committed the WUPJ to inclusivity, innovation and grassroots community leadership in his keynote speech at Connections 2023. You can watch the address in full below: Addressing more than 250 Progressive Jewish leaders attending from around the world – including many from … Read More
Phyllis Dorey is new World Union for Progressive Judaism chair
Phyllis Dorey, a longtime leader within the Progressive Jewish Movement in Australia and globally, was installed as the new chair of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) on Saturday in Jerusalem. Phyllis becomes the first Australian to serve as chair of the WUPJ — the international network of the … Read More
Progressive leaders to convene in Israel for WUPJ Connections 2023
[WUPJ Press Release] Progressive Jewish leaders from across the globe will convene in Jerusalem beginning May 3 as The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) opens Connections 2023, its biennial conference. The four-day event, WUPJ’s first large in-person gathering since the pandemic, represents the unity and strength of the Progressive … Read More
World Union seeks lay leader nominations
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is now inviting nominations for its next leadership cycle, and is seeking individuals who: are passionate about building diverse, international Progressive Jewish communities. are experienced in programming or synagogue life in a WUPJ region. are interested and experienced in one of WUPJ’s key strategic areas, including education, … Read More
WUPJ President Rabbi Sergio Bergman at the LJS
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue (LJS) were delighted to host the President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) at their Simchat Torah service. Rabbi Sergio Bergman, who took up the role in 2020, was given the honour of Chatan Bereshit – the person who reads the first portion of … Read More
Join Shabbat Around The World from Kyiv, Ukraine
You are invited to join as the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) and European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ) hold a very special #ShabbatAroundtheWorld this Friday night (25 March), in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Hosted by the Kyiv Center for Progressive Judaism, it will be a joint … Read More
Donate to WJR or WUPJ Ukraine Crisis Appeals
World Jewish Relief (WJR) and the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) have launched Ukraine Crisis Appeals. Tensions are mounting in Eastern Ukraine with over 150,000 Russian troops stationed on the border. The situation is escalating by the hour, with some troops having moved into the region. War will be … Read More
Liberal leaders join new WUPJ President on the World stage
Liberal Judaism’s rabbis, including Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky, will address delegates from more than 50 countries at The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) Connections 2021 event. The first WUPJ conference in four years, it has the theme of Facing Our Jewish Future Together. Highlights will include the … Read More
A historic milestone for Progressive conversions in Israel
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the country recognising Progressive conversions in a major moment for Non-Orthodox Judaism in Israel. Liberal Judaism’s Chief Executive Officer Rabbi Charley Baginsky said: “This ruling has been 15 years in the making and feels very significant. “Although, it does not alter the … Read More