South African Union for Progressive Judaism

Rabbi Ann Folb inducted

Rabbi Ann Folb, inducted in April at Bet Menorah in Pretoria, was one of the world's first women to begin rabbinical studies.

Netzer's Gauteng calendar

Netzer's fun programme for May to June 2008 includes sleep-overs and mini camps.

Leslie Bergman honoured in Austria

Leslie Bergman, former SAUPJ chairperson, is honoured by the Austrian state

We Jews, more than most, should understand what it is like to be victims of xenophobia

Donate generously to help the homeless and injured

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Is Progressive Judaism
'not really Jewish'?

Orthodox Jews in South Africa regard Reform Judaism as 'not really Jewish'. Here's why that's not true

Shavuoth, the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost

The Torah specifies that 50 days after Pesach, each person is to bring an offering to the Temple of the first fruits. Rabbi Robert Jacobs explains Shavuoth

Counting the Omer

The eve of the second day of Pesach begins the "Counting of the Omer" which ends with Shavuoth.

Israel at 60: Joburg photos
Israel at 60: Cape Town photos
Jewish Festivals 2008 Calendar
Yom Hashoah: Never forget
Youngest-ever chair for Reform rabbis
More news from our congregations

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Ten questions about Reform
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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