World Zionist Conference for Australians
The 38th World Zionist Congress will convene from 20 – 22 October 2020 for the first time in its history, virtually.
ARZENU (the World ARZA roof body) and the World Union for Progressive Judaism will be represented by a strong delegation from around the world including Australia. There are 3 elements I would like to bring to your attention.
1. ARZENU, the ARZA world roof body has put together a PRE CONGRESS PROGRAM FOR ALL TO SEE, which starts on Sunday October 11 and finishes on Monday October 19
Here is the link to view the outline of the program, which is in Israeli time.
Click here for the ARZA Australia Facebook page, where the conference program will be live streamed.
And below is a YouTube playlist for the conference.
2.The World Zionist Congress Starts on October 20 and concludes on October 22
For your information, here is the link to see an outline of the actual World Zionist Congress Program.
Click here for the ARZA Australia Facebook page, where the congress will be live streamed.
3. ARZA Australia made a video (click on the image below) about our activities over the year which was sent to Israel for distribution by ARZENU to affiliates around the world.
I hope, as part of the Progressive Movement here in Australia you will take advantage of the opportunity to see and understand what happens in Israel at the World Zionist Congress. Eight members of ARZA Australia will be represented at the Congress either as Delegates or Deputy Delegates, and have the opportunity to contribute to policies in support of our Progressive ideals. I hope you will join us.
Helen Shardey
ARZA Australia President
UPJ Vice President
As we say the brachot for Sukkot over the lulav and etrog, we are reminded of G-d as the source of our protection and security. I suspect that this is on our minds particularly during this difficult time. Having recently celebrated Rosh Hashanah, we are also probably wondering what the year 5781 will bring us. We of course will be hoping it is a healthy, sweet and peaceful year, and a year in which we see equality for Progressive Jews in Israel.