See the World with the WORLD UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM! Participate in a Jewish travel experience like no other!
Why are World Union trips different from all other trips?
... all WUPJ trips are focused on sites of Progressive Jewish interest
... all WUPJ trips are led by and feature renowned Progressive Jewish clergy and scholars from around the world.
... all WUPJ trips provide opportunities to ‘Eat, Pray, Study’ with Progressive Jewish congregations in their own communities, often also in conjunction with a major international or regional WUPJ conference.
... all WUPJ trips promote the cause of Progressive Judaism: ensuring the future of vibrant contemporary Jewish communities around the world.
You will travel with, meet, and form life-long friendships with Progressive Jews from all over the world who are committed to this mission! |
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Upcoming world union tours |
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BERLIN TO LONDON - CELEBRATING 90 YEARS
...Led by Rabbi Daniel Freelander
Join us as we celebrate 90 years of the World Union for Progressive Judaism! Established in London in 1926, the WUPJ held
its first international convention just two years later in Berlin. Come follow in the footsteps of history, from Berlin to London, as
together we explore the World Union’s past, present and future! We invite you to then join the Biennial Conference of the
European Union for Progressive Judaism in London (April 14-17).
April 7 - 14, 2016
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WUPJ AFRICAN ADVENTURE
...Led by Rabbi Lennard Thal
Adventure through the natural wonders of South Africa! Together we’ll go on safari, encountering some of the world’s most
breathtaking wildlife and scenery, including a stay at a Safari lodge. We’ll interact with Progressive community leadership in
Jo-Berg and Cape Town, as well as tour the beautiful coastal Garden Route. This tour includes participation in the South
African Union for Progressive Judaism (SAUPJ) Biennial Conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (July 15 - 17).
July 6 - 17, 2016
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FAR EAST: An exotic Asian Adventure to Shanghai and Singapore
...Led by Rabbi Joel Oseran
Uncover the secret Jewish past of the orient, from Shanghai’s Kehilat Shanghai to Singapore’s United Hebrew Congregation.
We’ll meet progressive leadership in Asia before we venture to Perth, Australia for the opportunity to attend the Union for
Progressive Judaism (UPJ) Biennial (Nov. 17 - 20). Don’t miss this classic adventure of a lifetime, all the while connecting with
Progressive Jews worldwide!
November 9 - 19, 2016
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2017 Tour Sneak Peak - details coming soon |
- JEWISH MUSIC CARIBBEAN CRUISE - Winter 2017
- WARSAW, Including the new POLIN MUSEUM, in partnership with the CCAR - May 11-16, 2017
- ISRAEL Seminar for Legal and Social Justice Professionals - May 11-17, 2017
- WUPJ “Connections 17” International Convention, Jerusalem - May 17-21, 2017
- EASTERN EUROPE/RUSSIA - Summer 2017
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The World Union for Progressive Judaism is the international umbrella organization of the Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist movements, serving 1,200 congregations with 1.8 million members in more than 50 countries. These trips offer participants the chance to connect firsthand to our warm, welcoming communities worldwide, and to establish enriching personal friendships and partnerships that last a lifetime! |
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