South African Union for Progressive Judaism

South African Union for Progressive Judaism

How green is Judaism?

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

Jews part of interfaith on AIDS

Progressive Jews are invited to attend an unusual interfaith initiative on AIDS

Passing of Jeff Carel

Former SAUPJ treasurer Jeff Carel passes away in June 2009 after a long illness

Inspiration at Netzer's 2009 winter camp

Last chance to sign up for Netzer's Winter Camp Hashra'ah, or "Inspiration", in July.
PLUS: Letters home from our shnnaties in Israel, give a sense of the fun
PLUS: A round-up of Netzer activities

Help sponsor the new siddur for SAUPJ congregations

Report back from the WUPJ conference

Monica Solomon, president of the South African Union of Temple Sisterhoods, reports back on her trip to Jerusalem to attend the 2009 WUPJ conference.

SAUPJ's solidarity with Israel

The SAUPJ issues a statement of solidarity with Israel and calls for peace talks for the benefit of both Israelis and Palestinians.
PLUS: SAUPJ statement on the barring of the Dalai Lama.

Ten moving days on Beutel

Each year, a small number of Progressive Jews from around the world are chosen to attend the Beutel leadership seminar in Israel. Giddy Lief was South Africa's representative

When women were welcome

Orthodox Judaism says tradition always separated women and men in synagogues. History and archeology tell a very different story ...

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.

Did you know?

Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in the world