South African Union for Progressive Judaism

South African Union for Progressive Judaism

World Union's new president

US rabbi Stephen Fuchs, scholar and social activist, takes over the WUPJ

How green is Judaism?

Jewish tradition takes seriously the idea of humanity's obligations to nature.

A South African's Aliyah

Former SAUPJ executive Darryl Egnal tells of the ups and downs of making Aliyah

Read Shofar magazine in PDF

The annual SAUPJ magazine for the Gauteng congregations, Shofar, is available online. It includes a report from the SAUPJ's Steve Lurie. To reduce download times, the PDF file has been scaled down to a text-only format.
Click to download. (3.7 megs)

Rabbi Robert Jacobs, Albie Sachs and Steve Lurie at SACRED launch

SAUPJ 80th conference: Register here now

Download a form to register for the SAUPJ's 80th anniversary conference in June.
PLUS: Read the full programme. (PDF, 72kb)

Looted Jewish property traced

An Israeli government initiative aims to bring some measure of justice to families who lost property during the Nazi era

WUPJ warns ultra-orthodox

Leaders of the international progressive movement issue an open letter against the increasing danger of ultra-orthodox activities.

Gandhi award to Paddy Meskin

Paddy Meskin of Durban receives a Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Award for her contributions to social justice over many years.

Why Netzer is so valuable

A youth leader, a rabbi and an SAUPJ executive on why Netzer summer camps are so good for your children.

QUICK GUIDE

What is the SAUPJ?
What is Progressive Judaism?
Ten questions about Reform
Synagogues in South Africa
Office-holders in the SAUPJ
Download an SAUPJ brochure
A history of Reform in SA

YOUTH

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Introducing Netzer

The Progressive Jewish youth movement, Netzer, provides both fun and education
Tamar, for young adults

OUTREACH

Sisters of service

The remarkable social work done by the SA Union of Temple Sisterhoods
History of the sisterhood
United Sisterhood in Gauteng
Interfaith initiatives
Eco-friendly Judaism

SAUPJ POLICY

Gay marriages

South African Progressive Judaism recognises same-sex marriages.

SAUPJ update

Rabbi Robert Jacobs of Bet David is the new chair of the South African Association of Progressive Rabbis