The SAUPJ is partnering with the Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) of Australia, New Zealand and Asia to bring you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Following on the success of the UPJ’s first Mission to Poland and Israel in 2012, we are delighted that there has been significant interest in a second trip in April 2013. We …
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Jul 05
Beit Emanuel Members elected to National Organisations
A hearty Mazel Tov to the following Beit Emanuel Members who have been elected to executive posts in our National Affiliated Organizations: SAUPJ & SAFPJ- Steve Lurie (Chair) – also a member of Bet David; SAFPJ – Dr. Paul Davis; WPJ-SA (formerly SAUTS) – Marilyn Trujillo (Secretary); SACRED – Dr. Dora Wynchank and Charlotte Fischer …
Jun 07
Our calendar for the week starting Friday 8th June
The SAUPJ 80th conference is this week, and many activities will take place at Beit Emanuel. For quick reference, this is our calendar for the week ahead. Friday, 8 June 8.00 a.m. Registration for SAUPJ 80th Anniversary Conference 8.15 a.m. Shacharit Service 9.00 a.m. Defining the Progressive Challenge – Slome Auditorium 10.30 a.m. Breakout Sessions …
May 17
SAUPJ 80th Anniversary dinner at Beit Emanuel
On Friday, 8 June 2012 at the Beit Emanuel Shabbat evening service Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, President of the World Union will be speaking on : ‘The vision for Progressive Judaism.’ At the dinner following the service, Mike Grabiner, Chairman of the World Union will be speaking on: ‘The importance of the World Union for South …
May 03
Campaign against the exclusion of women
This week in South Africa we have celebrated Freedom Day, which marks 18 years since we became a democracy. In the new South Africa, our Constitution places a duty upon us to promote equality in all spheres of our lives. Gender equality is central. Nelson Mandela said, “freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have …
Apr 20
Register for SAUPJ’s 80 years Conference
A Magen David studded conference for all South Africa’s Progressive Jews is now open for registration. Celebrating 80 years of the national SAUPJ, the conference will take place in Johannesburg between 07 and 10 June. Register on line! Make this conference memorable: Sponsor part of the programme that features superb kosher meals, and international and …
Mar 19
SAUPJ 80th anniversary conference
A Magen David studded conference for all South Africa’s Progressive Jews is now open for registration. Celebrating 80 years of the national SAUPJ, the conference will take place in Johannesburg between 07 and 10 June. Register online! Make this conference memorable: Sponsor part of the programme that features superb kosher meals, and international and local …
Aug 19
The Second South African Union for Progressive Judaism Public Lecture: 30 August
Tuesday 30 August 2011 at 7.30 p.m. Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue 38 Oxford Road, Parktown (junction of Oxford Road and Third Avenue, entrance in Third Avenue) Prof. Paul Liptz will deliver the second lecture in the annual series of public lectures on Progressive Judaism The Progressive Jewish Movement: A Contemporary Global Overview Professor Paul Liptz …
Aug 19
SAUPJ’s Leadership Training Institute: Sunday, 4 September
Thursday 1 September to Sunday 4 September Constitution Hill and the Cradle of Humankind International Guest Lecturer : Professor Paul Liptz of the Saltz Education Centre, Jerusalem We look forward to welcoming you to a weekend filled with interactive learning sessions, self study and group study, presentations and discussions. Topics include: Ambassador, Advocate, Adjudicator Jewishness …