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Union for Progressive Judaism votes BPJC to full MembershipOn Sunday 2 November in Melbourne, Brisbane Progressive Jewish Congregation (BPJC) was admitted as a member of the Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ). The decision followed a twelve month post-application assessment period, in accordance with the UPJ’s membership policy. In responding to the decision at the UPJ Annual General Meeting, Congregation President Tony Leverton acknowledged the hard work of a team of dedicated Congregation members since BPJC's formation in January 2007. MoreRead Mr Tony Leverton's acceptance speech here.
Family Kabbalat Shabbat servicesOur Kabbalat Shabbat services have become a popular event featuring a family-friendly service, after dinner speaker and dessert. Our next service will be held at Cubberla Hall, Fig Tree Pocket State School at 7:00pm on Friday November 28. Dessert and refreshments will be provided. The dessert speaker will be our own Dr Harry Smith on a range of topics including his medical research and Judaism in the world today. To cover our costs, non-members are asked to provide a donation on entry. Your continued support is appreciated. Dates for future Kabbalat Shabbat services are on our services page.
Netzer Summer CampsNetzer will be holding two camps this summer as follows: Senior Camp: 5th - 13th January. This
is for people going into Year 10 up until the end of Year 12 and will be held
in Melbourne for everybody from around Australia. Junior Camp: 20th-25th January. This is for people going into Year 3 - Year 9. One camp will be held in Sydney and one camp will be held in Melbourne. For more information, please contact Netzer. To register for camp people should visit the website.
Cheder Program information SessionAn information session on our Cheder program by the Cheder Director, Fiona Leonard and Cantor David Bentley will be conducted at the Coorparoo School of Arts on Saturday 17th January, 2009 from 12:30 - 2:00pm. This will be of particular interest to families with a Bar / Bat Mitzvah occurring in the next 2 - 3 years as now is the time to start planning.
BPJC's Second Birthday PartyBPJC turns two in the new year and to celebrate we will be having a birthday party at Cubberla Hall from 10:30am to 12:00pm on Sunday 15 February, 2009. Save the date now for a fun morning with supervised games for the children and plenty of time for the adults to catch up after the summer. Our special guest will be Mr Steve Denenberg, Executive Director of the Union for Progressive Judaism.
Membership ApplicationsApplications for financial membership are welcome anytime. Please contact the Secretary for a membership form and details of membership packages.
Queensland Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women (QAJEX)The objects of QAJEX include: To perpetuate and honour the memory of all service personnel who served,
including those who died during or since service. To protect the interests and advance the welfare of all Jewish ex-service
persons and their dependants. To represent officially Jewish Ex-Service persons in all matters affecting
the Association. The Association needs your support to continue this important service to our community. A general meeting will be convened early in 2009. A wreath laying ceremony will be conducted at 9:00am on ANZAC Day at ANZAC Square. More details will be posted here and in Shalom. Please contact us if you would like further information.
Australian Jewish Population SurveyBe part of Australia’s first comprehensive national survey of the Jewish population. Your involvement is essential to make possible a full understanding of the views and needs of Jewish Australians. This is the opportunity for you to have your say and help strengthen our community.The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University, in partnership with Jewish Care Victoria and the Jewish Communal Appeal in Sydney, is leading this Australia-wide project. Communities across Australia are co-operating to undertake the first comprehensive national survey of the Jewish population. To ensure your participation, please register by sending an email to jsurvey@arts.monash.edu.au with the word Register in the subject line. More information is available from the website.
JNF community newsletterJNF publishes a monthly newsletter to inform the local Jewish community of social gatherings, fund raising activities and general interest news items. To subscribe to this publication, email the editor.
Jewish students in BrisbaneBPJC welcomes and supports all Jewish students visiting or studying in Brisbane. All students are welcome to attend our services and festivals. We offer discounted entry to our events and can also help with transport. As Hillel does not have a presence in Brisbane, BPJC can provide students with chaplaincy and advocacy support through Cantor David Bentley. Leadership opportunities are available within our congregation and the wider Brisbane Jewish community through our affiliations with Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, State Zionist Council of Queensland and other community groups
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